Mission to SeafarersNorth Tees and Hartlepool
North Tees and Hartlepool
A practical guide for captains, crews and visiting seafarers arriving at Teesport.
Welcome to Teesport
The Mission to Seafarers welcomes you and your crew to Teesport. We hope your stay is pleasant, uneventful and that all your activities go smoothly.
Our centre offers a quiet, friendly place for relaxation and recreation. If there is anything we can do to make your visit more comfortable, please let us know.
Aidan Webster
Centre Manager for North Tees and Hartlepool
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Our usual hours can change at short notice, so please call ahead or scan the QR code for the latest information before travelling.
Location
Serving seafarers who are visiting the north bank of the River Tees and Hartlepool Docks.
The Seafarers’ CentreServing seafarers visiting the south bank of the River Tees.
Opening times for South Tees Seafarers Centre are different. Click the South Tees Seafarers Centre link to visit their website and view their opening times.
These are the usual hours and may change at short notice.
At the centre
Contact home, keep in touch with family and friends, or download films.
Challenge your shipmates to a game or simply enjoy some quiet time away from the vessel.
Enjoy a beer or snack. Coffee and hot chocolate are provided free of charge.
Buy souvenirs, confectionery, toiletries and top-up vouchers for our free SIM cards.
We can order food from nearby outlets, exchange foreign currency and arrange a taxi into Hartlepool or Middlesbrough.
Smoking and vaping are permitted only in the outdoor seating area.
Getting here
The centre is at the entrance to Navigator terminal. Please contact us if you need help reaching us.
The centre is only a short walk from vessels berthed in Navigator.
The walk takes approximately ten minutes. We can provide transport when it is dark or the weather is poor.
Free transport can be provided upon request.
Pastoral care
Our quiet prayer room is available to seafarers of every religion for prayer and reflection.
Shane Moore, our North East Chaplaincy Team Lead, can provide Holy Communion on board or at the centre, or meet privately with anyone who would value a confidential conversation.
Email shane.moore@mtsmail.org to make arrangements.
If limited time prevents you from taking shore leave, our trained personnel may be able to visit your vessel to offer practical help or a listening ear.
Get in touch
Seafarers, captains, ship agents, families, supporters and prospective volunteers are welcome to contact the local team. For transport or a time-sensitive visit, please telephone the centre directly.