We're located along the outer harbor at Berth 40 in the Port of Oakland, California, USA

Our address is: International Maritime Center, 4001 - 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607

You can reach us by phone at (510) 839-2226

We are open Monday, through Friday from 10:00 to 22:00

Click here to see a map of the Oakland Port Facilities

Who are we?

The Oakland IMC is one of approximately 300 Seafarer's Clubs worldwide. We support the merchant mariner during his/her (usually) short stay in the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area. We are an ecumenical group sponsored and staffed by volunteers from the Episcopal Diocese of California, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, the Sierra Pacific Lutheran Synod, the American Baptist Church and the Korean Presbyterian Church. We are a non-profit group. Our support comes from individual and corporate donations, The International Transportation Federation, and private donations from our many friends throughout the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area.

Our "Crew of the month", the Captain and crew on board the heavy equipment carrier "Zhen Wah 3"

We offer the following services to the maritime community at our facility on 7th St.

• Snacks, sodas, souveniers and toiletries
• Free books and magazines for the ship
• Mail service, postcards, and stamps
• e-mail and internet access with Skype for Seafarers
• International telephone service and phone cards
• TV and a pool table
• Basketball
• Assistance with short-notice medical and dental care
• Counseling: casual or by appointment
• Free conversation and a pretty good view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge

This year, our Christmas at Sea program will deliver 2,500 gift bundles to merchant seafarers away from home during the Christmas Season.

Related Links

You might want to check out the Apostleship of the Sea - USA and the Apostleship of the Sea - International websites. The Apostleship of the Sea (or "Stella Maris" as it is known internationally) is the official body within the Roman Catholic Church ministering to the seafaring community. The Anglican Church's Missions to Seafarers website (Better known as the "Flying Angel") is also worth a visit. Likewise, the International Transport Workers' Federation website is quite good.

Been at sea a little too long?

A visit to our humor page and the "Seafarer's Prayer" is what you need

Click here for links to other seafarers clubs