Shipping Federation of Canada Discusses Supply Chain Resilience
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) On May 7, 2024, the Shipping Federation of Canada held its annual conference at the Mount Royal Centre in downtown Montreal, drawing over 100 attendees. This year's theme, "Supply Chain Sea Change," focused on the
Capt. Bernt Koning Honored with Dutch Royal Award “Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau”
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Shared from ICMA.as In a heartwarming tribute to his four decades of selfless service and dedication, Capt. Bernt Koning has been bestowed with the esteemed Dutch Royal award “Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau”. The International
Exploring Partnerships and Challenges in Seafarers’ Welfare: Highlights from ICMA’s 2024 Northern Europe Regional Meeting
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) recently convened its members and partners at the 2024 Northern Europe Regional Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, held from April 22nd to 24th. This gathering served as a platform for
Press release: The Mission to Seafarers announces new Secretary General
Peter Rouch appointed as Secretary General of leading maritime welfare charity; succeeding Andrew Wright, who will retire in September The Mission to Seafarers has announced that its new Secretary General will be Peter Rouch. Peter will succeed Andrew Wright, who will
Learning and Fellowship: NAMMA Training 2024 in Houston, Texas
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Maritime ministries have evolved significantly over the past generation, a transformation further underscored by the impacts of pandemic, technological developments, and political instability. Professionals engaged in seafarers’ welfare and ministry must continually refine their skills
NAMMA Distinguished Service Awards Presented to Fr. Sinclair Oubre and Sharon Emerson
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) On February 15th, Fr. Sinclair Oubre, the Stella Maris chaplain in the Diocese of Beaumont, and Sharon Emerson, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Seafarers’ Center, were presented with the Distinguished Service Award by NAMMA.
Stella Maris Network Encounter Aims to Bring Perspectives of the Maritime Sector for the Next Decade
São Paulo, November 22, 2023. – Between November 19th and 22nd, 2023, São Paulo hosted the Stella Maris Scalabrinian Network (SMSN) Encounter, gathering esteemed dignitaries from across the globe to present insights into the maritime sector and prospects for the forthcoming decade. The
Navigating the Waves of Maritime Ministry: A Journey from Online Learning to In-Class Experience
As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the need for well-equipped and compassionate individuals in maritime ministry becomes increasingly crucial. To address this, in November 2023 ICMA led a comprehensive series of lessons blending online and in-class experiences to provide
Seafarers’ Welfare and Mental Health on the Agenda at the International Maritime Health Symposium in Athens
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Dr. Jason Zuidema (NAMMA/ICMA) The bi-annual International Maritime Health Symposium took place in Athens, Greece from October 5-8. This was the first post-pandemic in-person meeting, the last being in Hamburg in 2019. More than 100
Eight Students in NAMMA Intern Program 2023
By Susan Huppert, NAMMA The continued dedication to seafarers is as significant as its century-old history. Seafarers, an invisible workforce in a global economic machine continue to, without voice or platform, demand our attention. This reality is the main focus of