Fremantle Stella Maris Restarts its Work
Dcn. Patrick Moore served as the chaplain and administrator of the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle, Australia from 2006 until his retirement in 2022. Currently, he is a member of the national committee for Stella Maris. When he retired, the Stella
Raising Awareness and Funds Through Port Tours: A Novel Approach in North-West Australia
In North-West Australia, two seafarers’ centres at the Pilbara Ports have devised a novel idea to raise awareness of seafarers’ welfare and generate funding for their centres. The Seafarers’ Centres of Port Hedland and Port Dampier offer port tours for
A Day at Bunbury Mission to Seafarers
On Monday, July 14, participants in the Seafarers’ Welfare Conference, organized by The Mission to Seafarers Australia region, had the opportunity to visit the Bunbury Mission to Seafarers. This visit was not only an opportunity to see another center but
Mission to Seafarers: Advancing Global Justice and Welfare for Seafarers
Fremantle, WA – At the Mission to Seafarers Australia Regional Conference on July 16, Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers International Headquarters, delivered an impactful presentation on global justice and welfare initiatives for seafarers. His address
Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2024
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA I love a good podcast. In 2020 and 2022, I put out lists of recent podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. A new list this year is not exhaustive, but a selection
First Things First: Priorities in Maritime Ministry
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers are embedded in the world of global trade. This multicultural and religiously-blended population who live and work side-by-side at sea, seldom see home and rarely experience the care and comfort many of us take for granted. The
Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2024
For Immediate Release Title: Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2024 Date: June 25, 2024 The Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board is excited to announce its celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer 2024, an important international event
ABS Seminar: The Next Generation of Maritime Safety
On June 20, the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Montreal hosted the ABS Seminar titled "The Next Generation of Maritime Safety." The event brought together key industry figures to discuss the evolving landscape of maritime safety and the challenges and opportunities
Statue of Philanthropist Captain Robert Richard Randall Relocated to SUNY Maritime College
New York, NY — May 20, 2024 — The Trustees of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor proudly announces the unveiling of a monument honoring its founder philanthropist and privateer, Captain Robert Richard Randall. The statue, crafted by acclaimed American sculptor Augustus
Shaping the Future of Shipping: Weathering the Storms – ICS Meets in Montreal
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global trade association for shipowners and operators, convened its members on Thursday, June 13 at the Grand Quay in the Port of Montreal. Representing over 80% of the world's merchant fleet, ICS members
