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Posted by Lindsay Reed
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14 Aug, 2026
SVITZER Australia is supporting Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s Father’s Day Appeal with two tug boat experiences, giving supporters the chance to see Port Botany and Sydney Harbour from working vessels while raising funds for seafarer welfare.
The partnership includes Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s first online auction, with the prize a transferable e-gift voucher for four people to join the crew of a working Svitzer tug boat on Port Botany.
The experience is available as a corporate team-building activity, client experience, staff reward or Father’s Day gift. The voucher is valid until the end of 2026.
Mission to Seafarers Sydney CEO Clayton Strong said the trip would offer a rare view of one of Australia’s busiest ports and an introduction to a specialised part of Sydney’s maritime industry.
“For those interested in this sophisticated part of Sydney’s maritime industry, it is a unique opportunity to see one of Australia’s busiest ports from a very different perspective,” Mr Strong said.
Funds raised through the auction will support the Mission’s Father’s Day Appeal, which aims to ensure seafarers feel welcomed, valued and supported around Father’s Day and beyond.
“Many seafarers visiting Sydney will spend Father’s Day thousands of kilometres from their children, fathers and families after months at sea,” Mr Strong said.
“Somewhere to go where they can reconnect with their families in a safe environment – and free Wi-Fi – plus with caring people around if they need to talk to someone afterwards, can make a huge difference to a seafarer’s mental health.”
Bidding closes at 10am on Monday, 31 August 2026. The e-voucher will be sent in time to be used as a Father’s Day gift on 6 September.
Svitzer has also provided a second tug boat trip for four on Sydney Harbour as the prize for the Mission’s Father’s Day raffle.
Raffle tickets are available online.
Both trips can be taken at a mutually agreed time before the end of 2026. The Mission to Seafarers Sydney said the experiences are not commercially available and thanked Svitzer for supporting the appeal and the welfare of seafarers.
