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May 31, 2019

Responding with Compassion to Those in Need: Archbishop Hiltz on Mission to Seafarers

by Jason Zuidema

During the most recent Missions to Seafarers Canada regional meeting in Thunder Bay, Jason Zuidema of The MARE Report had a chance to sit down with The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and liaison

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Programs
May 16, 2019

Gamification in Online Learning: MARE Training’s Approach

by Kevin Walker

by Kevin Walker, NAMMA MARE Training A top priority of the developing strategic plan for NAMMA is the focus on training to attract and retain people in seafarers' ministry.  This continues a trend developed in the last few years: NAMMA has prioritized

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Literature
May 3, 2019

Book Review: Dreaming of a Better Life

by Jason Zuidema

Stefan F. Lindberg and Lennart Johnsson. Dreaming of a Better Life: Humans as Commodities. Stockholm: Wall & Vivien, 2017. This book is a collection of stories and photos of migrant workers around the world, intended to humanize the workers and help

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Advocacy
May 3, 2019

MLC: Mixed blessings for seafarers

by Carolyn Graham

by Carolyn Graham, PhD and Captain Kunal Narayan, MSc   The International Labour Organization (ILO) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, and with good reason.  Like a storm-tossed ship, it has weathered many internal and external adversities, some so great that its

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Literature
May 3, 2019

Book Review: Into the Raging Sea

by Jason Zuidema

Rachel Slade, Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm and the Sinking of El Faro. Ecco, 2018. On October 1, 2015, Hurricane Joaquin brought down the El Faro along with every member of its 33-person crew.  Boston-based journalist Rachel Slade’s

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Chaplaincy
April 24, 2019

Finding Fulfillment in Chaplaincy

by Susan Huppert

By Susan Huppert, NAMMA Transitions can be a navigational challenge. But for these newly established chaplains finding fulfillment in a new role proves to be profitable. Three professionals who shifted from their previous positions to the world of serving seafarers discuss how

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Uncategorized
March 28, 2019

Tampa Meeting Explores Partnerships to Support Seafarers’ Welfare

by Jason Zuidema

From March 5-6 in Tampa, Florida, NAMMA partnered with the International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) project for a seminar on developing port welfare committees to support seafarers' welfare.  More than 35 individuals participated in the seminar, with representatives especially from

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Literature
February 26, 2019

Book Review: Learning about bravery from survival at sea

by David Reid

Louise Beech, How To Be Brave. London: Orenda Books Press, 2015. 370 pp. This book is a tapestry of two stories compassionately woven together by Louise Beech. The narrative combines the present-day story of Natalie, a mother coping with her young daughter’s

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Events
February 21, 2019

Building Bridges: Conference Summary

by Graham Miller

MARITIME MINISTRIES TRAINING CONFERENCE The Apostleship of the Sea, The Mission to Seafarers, and other Ecumenical Partners held at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney, 11 -14th February 2019 BUILDING BRIDGES: CONFERENCE SUMMARY by Mr. Graham Miller, Manager, The Mission to Seafarers Townsville, Australia   When I

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Programs
February 18, 2019

Burns Harbor ministry gets “Gofundme” upgrade

by Susan Huppert

Committed to his church and seafarers, Chaplain Marshal Bundren continued to pull alongside ships on the South shore of Lake Michigan in his 15-passenger rust bucket until December. That’s when things took a surprising turn. Reed Wilson, second officer aboard the

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About The MARE Report

The MARE Report is a magazine for seafarers’ welfare professionals published by the North American Maritime Ministry Association.

Publisher and Editor: Dr. Jason Zuidema

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