Norwegian Church Abroad

Founded in 1864, The Norwegian Seamen's Mission – Sjømannsmisjonen – was established to secure the moral and religious education of Scandinavian seafarers, but also to give them a "breathing room" where a fellow countryman was available to lend an ear and give some attention.

Sjømannskirken annually serves around 700 thousand Norwegians through over 30 churches and 16 mobile services in 30 countries around the world.

Sjømannskirken is also a member of the ICMA and the Council of Nordic Seamen's Missions.

With its main office in Bergen, it is under episcopal supervision.

There is also a special travelling mission for workers in the North Sea and one for students in most parts of the world.