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 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
or
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
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.
Events
Houston International Seafarers Center
46th Annual Maritime Gala
Captain Marcus Woodring
was honored as the
2025 Bronze Anchor Award Recipient
May 3, 2025
North American Maritime Ministry Training Program
This international, annual training school, is for new maritime ministry Chaplains, pastoral team members, ship visitors, managers and volunteers.
Christmas Shoeboxe Program
Each year, approximately 8,000 to 11,000 shoeboxes filled with useful items and small gifts are donated are distributed to seafarers visiting the Port of Houston during the holiday season.
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful for our supporters, partners and 2025 Maritime 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.