Our team members' training so far!
1. "Still plenty daylight up Bennachie. I was out in Dyce and just thought I'd nip up." - Derek
Port of Aberdeen Conquers the 24 Peaks for the Seafarers!
Our Mission
At the Port of Aberdeen, we understand the dedication and challenges faced by the seafarers we work alongside every day. They're at the heart of our operations, braving long hours, time away from loved ones, and often demanding conditions. To acknowledge their tireless efforts and support them when they need it most, we're taking on the formidable 24 Peaks Challenge on the 6-7th of July, raising funds for The Seafarers' Charity.
Why The Seafarers' Charity?
The Seafarers' Charity offers a lifeline to seafarers in need. They provide:
- Emergency Financial Assistance: Supporting seafarers and their families during unexpected crises, such as shipwrecks, piracy, or abandonment.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support: Offering counselling, helplines, and resources to address the unique mental health pressures faced by seafarers, including isolation, trauma, and fatigue.
- Practical Support and Advocacy: Assisting with legal issues, employment disputes, and access to healthcare, while advocating for better working conditions and rights for seafarers worldwide.
- Family Support and Education: Providing resources and programs for seafarers' families, helping them cope with separation and offering educational opportunities for seafarers' children.
Our Goal: £6,000 !
Every pound you contribute directly helps a seafarer in need. Your donation could provide:
- A week's worth of groceries for a seafarer's family struggling financially.
- A counselling session to support a seafarer battling loneliness and isolation.
- Essential resources to help a seafarer find a new job after an injury.
The 24 Peaks Challenge
The 24 Peaks Challenge is not for the faint of heart. Our team will attempt to summit 24 peaks in the Lake District, all over 2,400 feet high, within a 48-hour window. This means hiking over 30 miles and ascending over 12,000 feet, battling the elements and fatigue. It's a challenge that mirrors the resilience and determination of the seafarers we aim to support.
Thank you for joining the Port of Aberdeen team – together, we'll make a difference!
Thank you to our Sponsors
£500
Clarksons Port Services Ltd
£208
Ffolkes Offshore Ltd
Good luck from all at the Ffolkes Team.
£154
Tom Sawyer @ Felt Guilty
Had a word with myself and added some more!!
£104
Tom Sawyer @ Mhpa
Great challenge; chapeau and good luck 💚
£104
Douglas Gray
All the best Bob . Streamline Shipping Team
£104
Steven Gibson
£101
Chris Coull
Best of luck from your colleagues at Peterson.
£100
Julian Blackshaw
Good Luck All - Great cause. I'm sure you'll smash it!
£52
David Anderson
All the best with the training and the challenge. A great cause. Good luck!
£52
Rune Gangaassaeter
£52
Alistair Mackenzie
£52
Scott Johnston
A first rate cause. What an effort.
£50
Bruce
Aff yir heids!
£29
Richard Tamayo
Good luck Bob!!
£29
Peter Jackson
Good luck
£26
Bryan Sturrock
Better you than me. Good Luck
£26
Hamish Elliott
Good Luck Derek
£26
Kath Gibson
Good Luck Jeanine and all the team
£26
Liann Waite
Good Luck! You are amazing xx
£21
Steve Nicol
Best of luck Bob - great cause.
£21
Annabel Sanguinetti
Proud of you, Dad! Go smash it 💪🏼
£21
Fran Zaccarini
Good Luck Jeanine and Co. Love Fran and Mark xx
£21
Mike Bullock
Best of luck to everyone in the Port of Aberdeen! Thank you for supporting a great cause.
£10
Nicole Hamilton
Good luck, give us a wave from the top !! X
£10
A great charity to be supporting and good luck to all of you participating, we wish you all the best!