Membership

The Association was formed in Cardiff in the Spring of 1995 by the late Bill Henke MBE and friends, to bring together in a spirit of friendship all seafarers who have served, or are still serving, in the Merchant Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Deep Sea Fishing Fleets.

The Patron of the Association is Cdr. Peter Machin RD, BSc. DL, RNR

The Association was granted the Freedom of the City and County of Cardiff in September 2001, and the County Borough of the Vale of Glamorgan in April 2005.

FULL MEMBERSHIP is open to all who have served, or are still serving as Merchant Seamen and signed on Articles as such in the Merchant Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Deep Sea Fishing Fleets, and ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is open to spouses, widows and others closely connected.

Regular meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.00 p.m. in the Liberal Club, Thompson Street, Barry CF63 4JL.

If you are interested in joining us please complete the appropriate application form

You may either complete and submit the form online or download the PDF version and email it to mspear09@hotmail.com