Volunteer Best Practice: Learning from Thunder Bay Mission to Seafarers
Last year, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote presentation at the annual fundraising dinner of the Thunder Bay Mission to Seafarers. The event, held on the outskirts of town, was a stark reminder of the persistent winter weather,
Reflections on a Decade of Service: An Interview with Andrew Wright of the Mission to Seafarers
On May 29, Dr. Jason Zuidema had a chance to sit down and talk with The Rev'd Canon Andrew Wright during a visit to Halifax, Canada. Andrew will soon retire from The Mission to Seafarers, so we wanted to get
A Visit to Halifax: Strengthening Seafarers’ Welfare
May 27-29, Halifax, Nova Scotia During a recent visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the focus was firmly set on seafarers’ welfare. Day 1: Exploring The Mission On Monday, the tour of The Mission to Seafarers facility was led by Mission Manager Helen
Small Acts of Kindness: The Unseen Volunteers Supporting Seafarers’ Welfare
by Susan Huppert, The MARE Report Throughout the world, in large centers or just an office space, people are caring for the needs of seafarers. Many see the global workforce personally. Others communicate only by the internet. Some visible and others
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
The Seamen/Fishermen Service Center Moves to New Facilities
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) The PCT Seamen/Fishermen Service Center (SFSC) recently moved into spacious new facilities provided by the Fisheries Agency of Taiwan. They will manage the space on behalf of the Fisheries Agency, serving the needs of fishers
Highlights from the Taiwan International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare
From May 13-17, 2024, Taichung City, Taiwan, played host to the Taiwan International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare, a significant event dedicated to addressing the pressing issues faced by fishers globally. Organized by Stella Maris Taiwan, the conference brought together a
Navigating the Future of Marine Fuels: Insight from Anglo-Eastern
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) The maritime industry stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, propelled by the urgent need for sustainable practices and fuels. Prasad Nayak, General Manager (Training), at Anglo-Eastern Ship Management in Mumbai, led a session
