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
Finding Balance for Seafarers’ Welfare: NAMMA Conference 2022
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA Remarks delivered at the opening session of the NAMMA Conference 2022 in Baltimore, MD, August 9, 2022. In the last generation, port-based seafarers’ welfare providers have sought to adapt their services to the needs of seafarers. Smaller, more diverse
NAMMA Helps Seafarers Affected by Ukraine Conflict to Stay in Touch with Home
by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA With the generous support of the TK Foundation, NAMMA has delivered $25,000USD in support to 25 seafarers' missions in North America to help seafarers' affected by the conflict in Ukraine stay in touch with family. NAMMA's program was
Asylum and Refugee Status for Ukrainian Seafarers
by Phil Schifflin, Center for Mariner Advocacy Can I seek Asylum or Refugee status in the United States and what is the difference between the two? In order to seek Asylum or Refugee status in the United States you must fear persecution