Christmas for Seafarers in the Port of Oshawa
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Small is still significant On the northwestern edge of Lake Ontario is one of the ten seafarers' centres in Canadian ports affiliated to the Anglican global ministry of The Mission to Seafarers. This rather modest mission began
Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Meets in Capital, Discusses ‘Proactive Approach’ to Seafarers’ Welfare
by Kevin Walker (NAMMA), with contributions from Debbie Murray (APCA), Peter Lahay (ITF), and Jason Zuidema (NAMMA) On November 7, the Canadian Seafarers’ Welfare Board (CSWB) convened in Ottawa ahead of the meeting of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) for
ICMA Meets in Rome to Discuss New Opportunities to Improve Seafarers’ Welfare
by Jason Zuidema, ICMA From September 27-30, 2022, ICMA held its annual general meeting and conference in Rome to discuss challenges and programs during the pandemic and war, but also the new opportunities that have been made clear. The COVID-19 pandemic
Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2022
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA In July 2020, I put out a first list of podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. That list still has top picks like the Shipping Podcast, The Last Voyage of the
UK and Commonwealth Seafarers’ Missions Mourn Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, ICMA/NAMMA Seafarers' missions in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and many countries abroad have shared notes of sadness upon hearing of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and have expressed their thanks for her devotion to duty
NAMMA Conference 2022 – Finding Our Balance in Seafarers’ Welfare
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA It’s not the words, it’s the sounds. One by one attendees arrive, pick up a room key and registration paperwork. Then a gentle chatter begins to swell as the gathering of NAMMA members reunite after two years
“Communication with home makes the life we choose at sea a bit better”
by Susan Huppert, The MARE Report Connectivity is one of the most obvious and simple answers to ensure that seafarers are able to cope while on board, according to The Mission to Seafarers (MTS). MTS gets valuable feedback each quarter from
Vaccines for Seafarers in Tacoma and Seattle
By Susan Huppert, NAMMA International seafarers receive Coronavirus vaccine in the Northwest ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. The Northwest Seaport Alliance manages most of the waterfront activities in the Seattle and Tacoma harbors. Existing among the same population, but with a different mission,
Finding Solutions to Serve Seafarers in the Port of Halifax
By Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers’ missions across North American have taken new roads in serving the needs of seafarers since the beginning of the pandemic over one year ago. A recent discovery by Mission Manager Helen Glenn has been the critical
Wi-Fi for Seafarers Offered in Port of Gladstone
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Gladstone Seafarers Center’s General Manager Jessica Mulhall, was asked to provide a list of her “wildest dreams” to Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) on behalf of seafarers. Her list included free Wi-Fi for the ships at anchorage near