Maritime Mountain Race – V.Group Team – Mission for Seafarers
Over 90% of world trade is carried by sea, providing work to 1.89 million seafarers. Day and night for 365 days per year, The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world. The Maritime Mountain Race is being organised by The Mission to Seafarers who are on call day and night, 365 days a year, to 1.89m seafarers in over 200 ports worldwide. Seafarer abandonment is on the rise across the maritime industry, with a 30% year on year increase in cases in 2025. This race aims to raise funds to support abandoned seafarers around the globe.
Our company, V.Group, is entering a team to support this worthy cause. V.Group is one of the world’s largest ship management companies, with a network of over 45,000 seafarers operating 480+ ships worldwide.
We are looking for sponsorship for our three person team to enter this race to help support this worthy cause.
Key Dates and Timings
The event takes place between 26th and 28th June 2026, in the Swiss Alps near Le Bouveret Switzerland. Race day is on Saturday 27th June 2026.
Specific Opportunity Details
On 26th to 28th June, our three person team will compete in the Mountain Race in Switzerland, covering a distance of 16km with a maximum elevation of 1951 metres. We will be competing against other shipping companies across the industry to raise money for this worthwhile cause. Along the way we will have to navigate to reach set checkpoints and complete tasks on route.
Our team members:
1. James Helliwell – V.Group Commercial Director for Decarbonisation
2. John Sullivan – V.Scope Managing Director, our Group Insurance Company
3. Ian Trebinski – V.Group HSSEQ Director
Any sponsors will receive the following benefits:
1. Their logo on our race flag, with photos taken during the race weekend and at each race checkpoint.
2. Their logo on our race t-shirts, which will be worn during the race and included in event photography
3. A featured article on our our company website: https://vgrouplimited.com/
4. A featured article in our annual ESG report, which is shared with over 200 shipping companies worldwide: http://vgrouplimited.com/sustainability-within-the-maritime-industry/reporting/
5. An invite to attend our industry networking event at Trinity House, London during London International Shipping Week in September.
Features and Benefits
1. Their logo on our race flag, with photos taken during the race weekend and at each race checkpoint.
2. Their logo on our race t-shirts, which will be worn during the race and included in event photography
3. A featured article on our our company website: https://vgrouplimited.com/
4. A featured article in our annual ESG report, which is shared with over 200 shipping companies worldwide: http://vgrouplimited.com/sustainability-within-the-maritime-industry/reporting/
5. An invite to attend our industry networking event at Trinity House, London during London International Shipping Week in September.
Investment
We need to raise a minimum sponsorship of $5,600 to be able to enter this event. $3900 of this goes directly to Mission to Seafarers charitable programs to support seafarers worldwide. $1700 goes to the Mission to Seafarers race costs, covering accommodation, insurance and permits.
Large donations to this worthy cause are gratefully appreciated.
Other Info
Mission to Seafarers is a registered charity in England and Wales, with registration number #1123613.