Services in Port Arthur
Offering welcome and hospitality in the day or two that seafarers are in port.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is available to pick seafarers up from our local docks and transport them to the seafarers’ center or to our local stores or area restaurants. These include Walmart, Best Buy, Central Mall, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, and much more.
STORE
A limited supply of goods is located for purchase in the Center, In addtion, seafarers can arrange for transportation to local shopping malls and stores.
COMMUNICATIONS
The seafarers’ center officers telephones, free WiFi and internet access, SIM and phone cards for the seafaer to communicate back home or elesewhere. Webcams and other technolgy enable seafarers to see as well as hear their loved ones.
LIBRARY
PAISC is a distributor for American Merchant Marine Library Association. This makes us one of the “Floating Libraries of the Sea” with reading available for check out.
PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
The Seafarers’ Center has an ecumenical chapel that is available for Catholic Mass and other Christian services. A chaplain also is available for spiritual counseling. The chaplain can coordinate services on-board, or arrange attendance at local religious services. The Center’s staff can help in seafarer advocacy when seafarers are experiencing wage, repatriation, or safety issues.
Hours of Operation
MON – FRI
9:00am – 10:00pm
SAT
Noon to 9:00 pm
SUN
Call for service
Phone & fax
Phone: +001 409.982.4504
FAX: +001 409.982.6117
PAseafarers@SBCglobal.net
Address
401 Houston Avenue
PO Box 1646
Port Arthur TX 77641-1646
USA
Drop Us a Line
Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions!
Please help support the Port Arthur International Seafarers Center with a donation. You may include a note with your credit card donation.
THANK YOU
Vaccinations for Seafarers
- Depending on the ship's berthing facility:
- We can bring a Medical Team to their ship (on some occasions)
- We can also transport Seafarers to get vaccinated
E-Mail Doreen Badeaux at aosusa@sbcglobal.net for more information