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Storm at Sea, Music Ashore! A Fantastic Karaoke and Music Night at IZA!
Storm Austen outside, party time inside!
Welcome Sara and Marith to the International Seafarers’ House Antwerp
We are delighted to welcome Sara Abbou Aboukaid and Marith Suy as interns at the International Seafarers’ House Antwerp (IZA).
Discovering Antwerp: Exploring the City Together with Our Seafarers
At the International Seafarers’ House Antwerp (IZA), we look back with great pleasure on the city walk we organised together with Antwerp Seafarers' Welfare for our seafarers. It was a fun, engaging and educational walk through the heart of Antwerp.
10 Years of the International Seafarers' Center The Bridge
On 24 September, we joined our colleagues at The Bridge in Rotterdam to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Representing the International Seafarers’ Centre Antwerp, our social workers Bram Winkelmans and Nandi Moyo were delighted to be there to personally congratulate the team at The Bridge
A very warm welcome to Annika, Mattis and Je-min!
The International Seamen’s House Antwerp (IZA) is delighted to welcome three new German students: Annika, Mattis and Je-min
Retirement José & Annemie
Recently, we celebrated the retirement of José and Annemie. A special occasion to celebrate their dedication and contribution.
Visit to the Crew Following the Incident in Kallo
Following the chemical incident on board a container ship in the Port of Antwerp, we visited the crew together with Stella Maris. With small gifts and personal conversations, we wanted to show our support and encourage the seafarers after this difficult experience.
Celebrating Our Volunteers at Our Annual Barbecue
During our annual barbecue, we took the opportunity to thank all our volunteers for their dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work throughout the year. Their commitment makes many of our activities and projects possible, and we are truly grateful for everything they do.
Officially On Board
Since July 1st, I've officially been a permanent member of staff at the International Seamansclub Antwerp and that feels pretty special. I started out here as a volunteer, moved on to an internship, and now I get to be part of the team as a full member of staff.
Farewell and Message of Appreciation from José Oliveira on His Retirement
As he retires from the International Seafarers' Centre Antwerp (IZA), José Oliveira reflects on a memorable period of collaboration and expresses his sincere appreciation to colleagues and volunteers.
An Unforgettable Musical Evening
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the International Seafarers’ Centre Antwerp once again had the pleasure of hosting a truly successful musical evening. We look back with great satisfaction on an event that exceeded all expectations and once again demonstrated the importance of fellowship, relaxation, and community for our seafarers.
Looking Back on a Highly Successful First ASW Darts Championship
On Friday, 29 May, the very first edition of the ASW (Antwerp Seafarers Welfare) Darts Championship took place at IZA. What started as a new initiative quickly turned into an enjoyable, competitive, and highly successful event filled with excitement, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
Sport brings people together – even off the field!
Although our usual sports field is currently unavailable due to ongoing construction works, we are certainly not standing still. Knowing how important sports and recreational activities are for our seafarers.
Red Star Line Museum 06.05.2026.
We look back with great enthusiasm on our visit to the Red Star Line Museum on Wednesday 06.05.2026. No fewer than 22 seafarers took part in this special excursion, which became a warm and unforgettable experience for everyone involved
Visit Mediport 27 April 2026
Today we visited Mediport for what turned out to be a very memorable experience. Thanks to the guided tour by Dr. T. Van Looy, we got a clear picture of how they support seafarers in the port of Antwerp day in and day out.
