Recruitment and Retention of Seafarers in Canada
On September 13, we were pleased to welcome Manou Bernard, Directrice générale chez Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre de l'industrie maritime (CSMOIM), for a visit to the Mariners' House in Montreal. The visit was organized by Dr. Jason Zuidema, who will
Seafaring Tattoos: A Unique Exhibition Sheds Light on the Men and Women who Work at Sea
At the Seamen’s Club in Sète, France, an exhibition titled "Seafaring Tattoos" is drawing attention for its intimate look into the lives of seafarers through the art they carry on their skin. With photos by Silvie Boyd, Chaplain of the
ICMA World Conference 2025: Interview with Host Partners, Stella Maris Barcelona
During the recent ICMA Annual General Meeting in Geneva, September 5-6, Dr. Jason Zuidema sat down with Deacon Ricardo Rodriguez-Martos and Jeronimo Dadin of Stella Maris Barcelona to discuss the ICMA World Conference, 6-9 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Why does
ICMA Gathers in Geneva for Annual Meeting
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) held its Annual General Meeting and Seminar on September 5-6, 2024, hosted generously by the MSC Group in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual event was a gathering of 25 participants
Building Ecumenism in Maritime Ministry
At the recent International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Members' Meeting in Geneva, the Rev'd Dr. Benjamin Simon led a thought-provoking session on "Building Ecumenism." This workshop, held at the headquarters of MSC Group, the world’s largest container shipping company, delved