Houston International Seafarers Center

The Houston International Seafarers Center is a ‘home away from home’ for seafarers visiting the Port of Houston by meeting their spiritual, social and physical needs through support, assistance and fellowship. We visit ships 7 a days a week, 365 days a year. We are a secure resource for transportation, various communication service tools, building relationships and providing a safe harbor for all seafarers.

Location:

Howard T. Tellepsen Seafarers Center
9750 High Level Rd.
Houston, Texas 77029
Inside the Port of Houston Main Entrance
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9506
Houston, Tx 77261-9506

Hours of Operation:

Monday – 08:00 to 20:00
Tuesday – 08:00 to 20:00
Wednesday – 08:00 to 20:00
Thursday – 08:00 to 20:00
Friday – 08:00 to 20:00
Saturday – 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday – Closed

Contact Us:

Telephone (voice): 713.672.0511

E-mail: Dana@houisc.org

Shopping Requests: WhatsApp (Chat):
+1 713.672.0511

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Seafarer Services

For over 55 years, the Houston International Seafarers Center has served more than 2.5M seafarers.
We provide a variety of pastoral and recreational services to help improve the welfare of seafarers and strengthen their crews.

Upcoming Events


Houston International Seafarers Center – 46th Annual Maritime Gala
May 3, 2025

Donation Opportunities

The Houston International Seafarers Center offers a variety of donation opportunities to support the welfare of seafarers visiting the Port of Houston. Click here to learn more about ways you can get involved.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are grateful for our supporters, partners and 2024 Gala sponsors:

The Houston International Seafarers Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Financial support helps continue our work providing humanitarian services to the seafarers that visit Houston everyday on commercial seagoing vessels.

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