NAMMA 2024 Conference: A Collaborative Start Focused on “First Things First”
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) 2024 Conference began on September 24 in Newark, NJ, with 125 participants gathering from across North America and abroad. This diverse assembly of maritime chaplains and professionals came together to explore the theme,
Recruitment and Retention of Seafarers in Canada
On September 13, we were pleased to welcome Manou Bernard, Directrice générale chez Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre de l'industrie maritime (CSMOIM), for a visit to the Mariners' House in Montreal. The visit was organized by Dr. Jason Zuidema, who will
Seafaring Tattoos: A Unique Exhibition Sheds Light on the Men and Women who Work at Sea
At the Seamen’s Club in Sète, France, an exhibition titled "Seafaring Tattoos" is drawing attention for its intimate look into the lives of seafarers through the art they carry on their skin. With photos by Silvie Boyd, Chaplain of the
ICMA World Conference 2025: Interview with Host Partners, Stella Maris Barcelona
During the recent ICMA Annual General Meeting in Geneva, September 5-6, Dr. Jason Zuidema sat down with Deacon Ricardo Rodriguez-Martos and Jeronimo Dadin of Stella Maris Barcelona to discuss the ICMA World Conference, 6-9 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Why does
Celebrating a Lunch of Support for the Mariner’s House in the Port of Montreal
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) By Jason Zuidema, NAMMA On Thursday, August 29, the Port of Montreal was the setting for a meaningful and festive fundraising lunch in support of the Mariner’s House of Montreal. The event, catered by Le Muscadin
MareTraining Launches New Course on How to Renew a Struggling Seafarers’ Mission
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) August 15, 2024 – NAMMA's MareTraining is delighted to announce the launch of a new module titled "Seafarers' Centre Adaptation and Renewal". This course, inspired by a compelling lecture delivered by Peter Cottrell, provides an
Tomi Toluhi on Adapting to Change
At the ICMA Africa Regional Conference in Durban, South Africa, Tomi Toluhi, COO The Mission to Seafarers, reflected on the conference theme with thoughts from on Luke 5, 33-39. A transcription of audio recording below. Throughout the course of this conference,
Insights from NAMMA’s Regional Zoom Conversations
In June and July, the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) facilitated a series of Zoom conversations with over 45 individual members from different regions, including Canada, the East Coast US, the Gulf Coast US, and the West Coast. These
Fremantle Stella Maris Restarts its Work
Dcn. Patrick Moore served as the chaplain and administrator of the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle, Australia from 2006 until his retirement in 2022. Currently, he is a member of the national committee for Stella Maris. When he retired, the Stella
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