In 2015, the Great Yarmouth Seafarers Centre launched a new website, www.gysc.co.uk, to provide information about the center and its services. The Seafarers Centre is part of the Mission to Seafarers and is run by port chaplain Rev Peter Paine. It will be available to an estimated 15,000 seafarers who visit the port of Great Yarmouth every year, offering advice, social support, and spiritual guidance. The website provides news about the center, the services it will offer, the team behind it, information about Great Yarmouth, useful links, and the latest news from the Mission to Seafarers. The website was designed by Keith Morris, publisher of the popular www.networknorfolk.co.uk Christian news website.
Rev Peter Paine expressed his delight with the new website, emphasizing the importance of communication for seafarers to stay connected with their loved ones, especially in times of crisis such as natural disasters. The website will enable the Seafarers Centre to offer a better service, addressing the spiritual, mental, and physical needs of seafarers. The Center is currently undergoing work and is expected to be fully operational in the New Year. Volunteers are being sought to help maintain the center and anyone interested in volunteering should contact the Port Chaplain.
The Seafarers Centre aims to provide a place of comfort and safety for seafarers, away from their normal working environments. It will offer support and a chance for seafarers to connect with their families. The new website will serve as a helpful resource for seafarers to learn about the center and the services it offers, as well as providing information about the local area and useful links. The launch of the website demonstrates the commitment of the Seafarers Centre to provide essential support to seafarers, and the involvement of volunteers will be crucial in maintaining the operations of the center.
