‘Replacing isolation with belonging’ is a key aim of the Sailors’ Society, one of the three main organisations working to help seafarers in Britain’s ports. Along with their partners, the Mission to Seafarers (Anglican) and Apostleship of the Sea (Roman Catholic), their chaplains and teams of ship visitors provide practical and where appropriate, spiritual help and comfort to seafarers (of any faith or none) at ports around the world. 
Sailors at St Mary's Cathedral
On most days, Tim Bell, the Leith port chaplain, goes down to the docks to visit ships there. His ministry can be a matter of a few minutes’ quiet conversation with a tired engineer; providing phone cards to crew members who want to contact their families; or taking sailors to a church service (the majority are Roman Catholics) or for a short outing in the area. In case of illness or accident, the chaplain is often the first point of contact for help.
Sledging on Arthur's Seat
