Houston Training 2025
The maritime world is constantly evolving, and those engaged in maritime ministry must continue to develop their skills and knowledge to effectively serve seafarers. From February 23 to 28, a diverse group of participants gathered in Houston, Texas, for a
ICMA Gathers in Geneva for Annual Meeting
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) held its Annual General Meeting and Seminar on September 5-6, 2024, hosted generously by the MSC Group in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual event was a gathering of 25 participants
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
Book Notice: Chaplaincy and Seafarers – Faith at Work
by Jason Zuidema (NAMMA/ICMA) Book Notice: Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Oxford, 2024). Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray provides a
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
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
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
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