Bishop Jeremy James on the Role of a Liaison Bishop
During the Seafarers' Welfare Conference 2024 of the Mission to Seafarers Australia, The MARE Report sat down with Bishop Jeremy James, Bishop of Willochra, to learn more about what a liaison bishop does in the Anglican tradition. The MARE Report: We've
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers: Insights from MTS Victoria
Fremantle, Australia, July 18, 2024 - At the Mission to Seafarers Australia Seafarers’ Welfare Conference, Ben Schroeder, Operations Manager at The Mission to Seafarers Victoria in Melbourne, delivered a compelling address on the critical topic of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
The Mission to Seafarers’ New Secretary General Shares Early Observations
The Ven. Dr. Peter Rouch, newly appointed as the Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, has begun his tenure with an invigorating start. Within just a few weeks, he has already visited New Zealand and Australia, immersing himself in
A Day at Bunbury Mission to Seafarers
On Monday, July 14, participants in the Seafarers’ Welfare Conference, organized by The Mission to Seafarers Australia region, had the opportunity to visit the Bunbury Mission to Seafarers. This visit was not only an opportunity to see another center but
Mission to Seafarers: Advancing Global Justice and Welfare for Seafarers
Fremantle, WA – At the Mission to Seafarers Australia Regional Conference on July 16, Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers International Headquarters, delivered an impactful presentation on global justice and welfare initiatives for seafarers. His address
Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2024
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA I love a good podcast. In 2020 and 2022, I put out lists of recent podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. A new list this year is not exhaustive, but a selection
First Things First: Priorities in Maritime Ministry
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers are embedded in the world of global trade. This multicultural and religiously-blended population who live and work side-by-side at sea, seldom see home and rarely experience the care and comfort many of us take for granted. The
Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2024
For Immediate Release Title: Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2024 Date: June 25, 2024 The Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board is excited to announce its celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer 2024, an important international event
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