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Deutsche Seemannsmission

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International seafarers' welfare organization

The German Seamen's Mission (German: Deutsche Seemannsmission, DSM) is a Protestant organization centered in Germany that provides pastoral and social welfare services to commercial seafarers. It operates seafarers' centers in Germany and internationally, with full-time and voluntary workers. The Mission's offices are in Hamburg.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersHamburg, Germany1
  • Websiteseemannsmission.org
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI967600TGDOIWUQT0PG373
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressMattentwiete 5, 20457 Hamburg, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Hamburg, VR 247933
Stand der Seemannsmission beim 32. Kirchentag in Bremen
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The German Seamen's Mission (German: Deutsche Seemannsmission, DSM) is a Protestant organization centered in Germany that provides pastoral and social welfare services to commercial seafarers. It operates seafarers' centers in Germany and internationally, with full-time and voluntary workers. The Mission's offices are in Hamburg.2

Timeline

  1. Feb 26, 1964Founded Deutsche Seemannsmission is founded3