Since 2012, Sea Mercy as been working with the international yachting, shipping and healthcare communities to create a Sea Bridge of programs to deliver the most needed 'last mile' health, disaster and economic shortfalls on the thousands of at risk remote island communities of the South Pacific. 


Whether you are an international health care volunteer, vessel owner or sponsor, we invite you to join us in making a difference in the South Pacific.

MISSION STATEMENT

PROVIDING 'LAST MILE' HUMANITARIAN AID & SERVICE DELIVERY PLATFORM SOLUTIONS TO THE REMOTE ISLAND COMMUNITIES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

By RICHARD HACKETT 13 Sep, 2023
Lahaina, Maui - August 8th - Whether the emergency is local or international, Sea Mercy vessels and volunteers are always ready and willing to respond to meet the need.
By RICHARD HACKETT 20 Jan, 2022
Imagine the logistical savings in precious fuel and disaster aid space if the first delivery by a disaster response transport vessel was two lightweight containers per family. Containers that would provide each family with emergency shelter, provide them with a renewable and ongoing drinking water and allow all future transport efforts to focus on delivering valuable supplies to rebuild their homes and communities (instead of water). That is a SMART solution.
By RICHARD HACKETT 20 Jan, 2022
8 years ago, Oyster Yachts approached Sea Mercy with the question of how Sea Mercy could help their World Rally members to 'Sail with a greater purpose' during their circumnavigation of the world? Not just in the South Pacific, but at every stop and anchorage. Our Sight & Light program was a perfect fit and the past World Rally since then, their members have carried Sea Mercy's Sight & Light Kits to every country stop around the world.
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WHY SEA MERCY?

In the South Pacific, there are no roads, power lines, or phone systems to connect the thousands of smaller, less populated islands to the same level of health care, disaster response, education and economic development services offered on the more populated primary islands.


With miles of open ocean separating them, the short-range, the single engine skiffs found in most remote communities are not viable, let alone safe emergency transport options. Narrow entry passages, shallow lagoons and high fuel costs has prevented most large transport vessels from serving these islands. This has created an unwanted and growing disparity between the remote and primary islands in these four service areas and a desperate need to find an affordable, consistent and sustainable service delivery platform to reach them.


Since 2012, Sea Mercy and our volunteer vessel partners have  developed a clear understanding of the unique needs found on the remote islands of the South Pacific. As a result, we've created a service deliver platform (a Sea Bridge of vessels) to deliver these much needed 'last mile' programs to our island nation partners.


Programs Volunteering A Sea Bridge

PROGRAMS

Floating Health Care Clinics

Our fleet of dedicated and volunteer vessels and international medical, dental and eye care volunteers provide free health care to those living on the “at risk” remote islands across the South Pacific.



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Disaster Response

Our disaster response & recovery programs are prepared to respond with food, water, shelter and medical care when (not if) the next cyclone, earthquake or other natural disasters occurs. 


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Economic Development & Education

At the island leaderships invitation, our economic development programs evaluate, train and help implement short, medium and long-term economic programs designed specifically for them. 



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THANK YOU!

We wanted to take a moment to thank the silent heroes that have allowed Sea Mercy to have the incredible success and impact on the people living on the remote islands of the South Pacific. Without your support and belief in our "Sailing with a greater purpose" concept since 2012, the thousands of remote island communities that we now serve would have little hope or resources available to them in their battle for a future.


OUR YACHT OWNERS & CAPTAINS


We started as a single volunteer vessel in Tonga, and have grown to over 100 volunteer vessels that are now part of the Sea Mercy community. When there was no government vessel able or willing to help, you raised your hand and sent your yachts and Superyachts (your homes) into dangerous waters to help deliver emergency aid to the devastated remote island communities following Cyclones Ian (Tonga 2014), Pam (Vanuatu 2015), Winston (Fiji 2016), Harold (Vanuatu 2020) and Yasa (Fiji 2020) to name a few. Through our Floating Health Care Clinic programs you have delivered over 350 professional medical, dental and eye care volunteers, treated over 30,000 patients on some of the most remote island communities that often lack even basic health care services. You have given of your talents and time to help rebuild schools, homes, lives and futures when there was no one to help. When you could not participate personally, you gave financially to buy medicine, food, shelter, filters, desalination units, and tools and equipment for other members of our fleet to deliver. You’ve incorporated our Give Sight & Light program into your Regional & World Rally’s to make a difference wherever you sail. You are why the international yachting community is one of the most benevolent and respected communities in the world.


Thank you.


OUR CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORS


When things seem the darkest for the people living on the remote islands, you have always been there to help us bring hope and a future. You have sponsored thousands of reading and near-sighted glasses that have changed the lives of so many students and adults living on the remote islands. You have helped purchased emergency food, shelter and medical aid and donated portable desalination units. You even bought us a Landing Craft that changed the face of our emergency response and recovery efforts, allowing us to deliver the lumber, roofing, drinking water and equipment needed to rebuild the lives of those living on the devastated islands. You have not only believed in Sea Mercy, but you have invested in our vision.


Thank you.


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INTERNATIONAL YACHTING COMMUNITY - THANK YOU!

We wanted to take a moment to thank the silent heroes that have allowed Sea Mercy to have the incredible success and impact on the people living on the remote islands of the South Pacific. Without your support and belief in our "Sailing with a greater purpose" concept since 2012, the thousands of remote island communities that we now serve would have little hope or resources available to them in their battle for a future.


OUR YACHT OWNERS & CAPTAINS


We started as a single volunteer vessel in Tonga, and have grown to over 100 volunteer vessels that are now part of the Sea Mercy community. When there was no government vessel able or willing to help, you raised your hand and sent your yachts and Superyachts (your homes) into dangerous waters to help deliver emergency aid to the devastated remote island communities following Cyclone Ian (Tonga 2014), Pam (Vanuatu 2015), Winston (Fiji 2016), Harold (Vanuatu 2020) and Yasa (Fiji 2020) to name a few. Through our Floating Health Care Clinic programs you have delivered over 350 professional medical, dental and eye care volunteers, treated over 30,000 patients on some of the most remote island communities. Communities that do not have access to even basic health care services. You have given of your talents and time to help rebuild schools, homes, lives and futures when there was no one to help. When you could not participate personally, you gave financially to buy medicine, food, shelter, filters, desalination units, and tools and equipment for other members of our fleet to deliver. You’ve incorporated our Give Sight & Light program into your Regional & World Rally’s to make a difference wherever you sail. You are why the international yachting community is one of the most benevolent and respected communities in the world.


THANK YOU


OUR CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORS


When things seem the darkest for the people living on the remote islands, you have always been there to help us bring hope and a future. You have sponsored thousands of reading and near-sighted glasses that have changed the lives of so many students and adults living on the remote islands. You have helped purchased emergency food, shelter and medical aid and donated portable desalination units. You even bought us a Landing Craft that has changed the face of our emergency response and recovery efforts, allowing us to deliver the lumber, roofing, drinking water and equipment needed to rebuild the lives of those living on the devastated islands. You have not only believed in, but you have invested in Sea Mercy’s vision.


THANK YOU

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