Celebrating a Lunch of Support for the Mariner’s House in the Port of Montreal
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) By Jason Zuidema, NAMMA On Thursday, August 29, the Port of Montreal was the setting for a meaningful and festive fundraising lunch in support of the Mariner’s House of Montreal. The event, catered by Le Muscadin
ICMA Africa Regional Conference 2024 – “Adapting to Change: Sustaining Our Work”
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Durban, South Africa – 14 August 2024 The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) successfully hosted its Africa Regional Conference from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the Blue Waters Hotel in Durban, South Africa. This significant
Sustainable Partnerships for Seafarers’ Welfare – The Rev’d Cedric Rautenbach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quRg6G4BXsc On August 12, 2024, in Durban, South Africa, over 40 participants gathered for the ICMA Africa regional meeting. This significant gathering brought together a diverse array of members from the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA). The event was marked by
Insights from NAMMA’s Regional Zoom Conversations
In June and July, the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) facilitated a series of Zoom conversations with over 45 individual members from different regions, including Canada, the East Coast US, the Gulf Coast US, and the West Coast. These
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
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
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
Manila ITF Inspector Arvin Peralta: “The ITF, ITF Inspectors, and the ITF Seafarers’ Trust”
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) ITF Inspector Arvin Peralta, and former Chief Engineer, recently delivered an insightful presentation titled “The ITF, ITF Inspectors, and the ITF Seafarers’ Trust” to 20 students principally from Asia and Oceania participating in the ICMA
Ensuring Seafarers’ Welfare: Insights from Norstar Ship Management
On May 21, Capt. Sidhartha M Mathur, Director of Marine and Crewing Strategy at Norstar Ship Management Pte. Ltd., delivered an insightful presentation during the seafarers' welfare training course organized by the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) in Singapore. The
Understanding the Seafarers’ Story: Steven Jones on Seafarers’ Happiness
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Steven Jones of the Seafarers' Happiness Index (seafarershappinessindex.org) delivered an insightful session in Singapore on May 20, 2024 for students of the "Introduction to Seafarers' Welfare and Maritime Ministry" course by the International Christian Maritime