Seafarers’ Ministry and COVID-19 Worldwide Survey Report
by Kevin Walker, NAMMA In July and early August of this year, the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) surveyed its members about how COVID-19 had affected seafarers’ welfare in their areas, what kinds of services they were offering them, what approach
Facilitate crew changes and support out-of-work seafarers: A renewed call to work together from welfare organisations
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), and the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA), with their respective memberships of concerned shipping companies and seafarers’ ministries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, encourage governments and the maritime industry to continue to work together to
Global shipping body addresses the health concerns of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reports of seafarers being denied medical evacuation or access to ports despite serious medical conditions. New guidance issued by ICS for shipowners and operators to deal with unwell seafarersUN bodies to deliver guidance to member states health ministry's today to ensure medical assistance
Stella Maris Survey: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Seafarers
by Fr. Bruno Ciceri, cs Since the declaration of the pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was clear that the lives of seafarers, fishers and their families would be impacted significantly. Thanks to the stable work and a good
Thousands of seafarers are stranded aboard ships, with no end to their shift in sight
Image: A lonely sight. Rinson Chory/Unsplash, FAL by Dr. Helen Devereux, Researcher in Seafarer health and safety, Solent Unviersity. Originally published May 4 in The Conversation. At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, there was much attention on the plight of cruise tourists. Governments
e-Galas, Flyers, and facebook: New approaches to seafarers’ ministry from the Houston International Seafarers’ Center
by Kevin Walker, NAMMA More than a month into lockdown, COVID-19 and the safety precautions necessary to contain it continue to take their toll on seafarers’ welfare. Seafarers looking forward to relief have faced extension to their work terms, while those
Chat Services, Social Media, Online Learning, and Local Guides – Digital tools for Connection with Seafarers
by Jason Zuidema Image: Selection from a chat conversation on April 21 between seafarer and Jason Zuidema on Chat to a Chaplain In normal times, the best methods to interact with seafarers are physical visits to ships and transport to shops or
Liverpool Seafarers Centre thanks community for donations for seafarers stuck on ships during pandemic
Ecumenical charity Liverpool Seafarers Centre has hailed the heart-warming response to its appeal for donations after the community pulled together to support seafarers. The Crosby centre called on the public to help after announcing it would be increasing its ship visits
Adapting methods for seafarers’ ministry in uncertain times
Image: When seafarers arrived in the Port of Montreal on April 3, they texted local Chaplain David Rozeboom for some sweets which he then purchased and delivered to the gangway. The coronavirus crisis has deeply impacted the ministry methods of Christian
What can I do? Call someone who is alone : A lesson from seafarers’ ministries
That we all crave social contact has become painfully clear in the past weeks – we do not do well in self isolation, especially in quarantine. If there is any upside to the current crisis, it might be that we