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
Easter Greetings from Stella Maris Ukraine
Note: The majority of Ukrainian seafarers celebrate Easter by the New Julian calendar. This year it will be May 5. Here are greetings from Bishop Paul Chomnycky Head of the Patriarchal Commission For Seafarers (Ukraine). “Did not our hearts burn within
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
PMI and Texas Port Ministry Celebrate Milestones
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Port Ministries International and Texas Port Ministry are celebrating 40 and 50 years of service respectively. Each notes successful groundwork and continued flexibility as keys to their longevity. Outreach to seafarers happens in
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
Top 10 Prayers For Seafarers
During the pandemic, I began posting videos of prayers for seafarers. To my surprise, one was viewed more than 350 thousand times! This prompted me to start a Facebook channel called Seafarers Church Amsterdam. A new prayer for seafarers can
Interview: Dcn. Milton Vega on the work of Stella Maris in Jacksonville
The MARE Report: What is the Stella Maris ministry in Jacksonville?Dcn. Milton Vega: Well, we are the seafarers’ mission, and we operate in two seaports [in Jacksonville], Tallyrand and Blount Island. But those are just the two sites where I
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.
