HELP US RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SEAFARERS WELFARE

The Mission to Seafarers Adventure Race Japan has garnered phenomenal support from the shipping industry and the charity is pleased to have 45 teams registered so far.

The challenge is due to take place in May 2023 on the Izu Peninsula, Japan, regarded as an area of outstanding natural beauty and designated as a UNESCO Geopark in 2018. By day, participants will run or hike the trail along the Izu Peninsula, with Mount Fuji in their sights. By night, they will attend gala dinners, and networking drinks. Through endurance and team building challenges, they will forge new partnerships, mingle with their peers, fundraise and come together in support of seafarers welfare.

Teams will enter either the Black Dragon Race (trail running) or Green Dragon Race (hiking), as well as a paddle boarding challenge. However, taking part in the activities is not the only challenge teams will have to consider. Fundraising is a key part of participating in the event and entails raising US$5,000 to support seafarers.

We are delighted to announce our gold sponsors in next years challenge, Swire Shipping, Swire Bulk, APM Terminals, Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Arrow Shipbroking Group, Fleet Management Ltd, Mitsui O.S.K Lines, and Ocean Network Express. Silver sponsors include North and Travelcue, in addition to, UK P&I Club as gala dinner sponsor. Other sponsors: Abo Shoten Co., Bernhard Schulte Group, Kumiai Senpaku Co. Ltd, Lockton Edge, Libera Group, Gulf Oil Marine, Japan Maritime Daily, Star Marine PR, Navigate Response, Stena, Fairfield Chemical Carriers Pte. Ltd, Kimura Shoji Co Ltd, Tachibanaya Co., Ltd. Marsh, Daitoh Trading Co., Ltd., Willis Towers Watson, ISC Corporation, and Blue Ocean Japan Co. Ltd. View participating teams here.

Seafarers often work in very dangerous situations, experiencing isolation, fatigue, mental and physical health issues, the risk of abandonment, shipwreck, and piracy. During COVID-19 these pre-existing issues have been exacerbated, leading to a critical situation in some cases onboard, further impacted by the war in Ukraine.

All proceeds raised from the Adventure Race Japan will go towards the Missions worldwide support to seafarers and fund the charitys strategy to provide key services across the globe. This will include the development of key welfare hubs in strategic locations where large numbers of seafarers are present Rotterdam and Singapore. Funds will also go towards the expansion of our Family Support Services in the Philippines and India, where many of those taking part draw on for their crew.

For more information on the Missions Adventure Race Japan, and to sign up, please click here to visit the website .