Peter Rouch appointed as Secretary General of leading maritime welfare charity; succeeding Andrew Wright, who will retire in September The Mission to Seafarers has announced that its new Secretary General will be Peter Rouch. Peter will succeed Andrew Wright, who will retire from the role in September this year, after almost twelve years of leading […]
Maritime ministries have evolved significantly over the past generation, a transformation further underscored by the impacts of pandemic, technological developments, and political instability. Professionals engaged in seafarers’ welfare and ministry must continually refine their skills to effectively navigate changing circumstances. This NAMMA Introduction to Seafarers’ Welfare and Maritime Ministry course offers a comprehensive overview and […]
On February 15th, Fr. Sinclair Oubre, the Stella Maris chaplain in the Diocese of Beaumont, and Sharon Emerson, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Seafarers’ Center, were presented with the Distinguished Service Award by NAMMA. The presentations took place during a celebration at the Houston International Seafarers’ Center, commemorating the 50th year of the port […]
Red Sea crisis: Suez Canal is not the only ‘choke point’ that threatens to disrupt global supply chains Sarah Schiffling, Hanken School of Economics and Matthew Tickle, University of Liverpool The air strikes against targets in Yemen by the US and UK military have not been without criticism. They aim to keep the Houthis from attacking […]
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Knitting needles bring Christmas joy and global impact. Knitting, like other hobbies, can be personally gratifying when you see the end product. But, for 102-year-old Ms. Vicki, in Fresno, Calif., satisfaction isn’t what she sees when she finishes knitting hats and scarves for The Seamens’ […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Following COVID-19 limitations and a long-anticipated re-opening, seafarers are now flooding the new Seafarers’ House, a multi-faith mission to seafarers in Port Everglades, Florida. The center offering pool tables, internet, an in-house store and relaxing facilities is used by seafarers from many countries. In addition, meeting rooms and designated space are […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey cares for seafarers who travel the globe and pass along the Delaware River. Commonly unnoticed, they absorb personal sacrifices, including war strife, to transport goods we use in our everyday lives. It is fitting that at Christmas, they receive an extra […]
Review by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA Matti Koivu, Soita, kirjoita, käy talossa! Merimiespalvelutoiminnan historia 1870-2020. Mepa, 2023. pp. 268. This handsome book by Matti Koivu is published for the 50th anniversary of the Merimiespalvelutoimisto (MEPA), the Finnish Seamen’s Service. The title “Soita, kirjoita, käy talossa!” comes from the conclusion to each letter of MEPA’s first Executive […]
São Paulo, November 22, 2023. – Between November 19th and 22nd, 2023, São Paulo hosted the Stella Maris Scalabrinian Network (SMSN) Encounter, gathering esteemed dignitaries from across the globe to present insights into the maritime sector and prospects for the forthcoming decade. The primary objective of this international gathering was to deliberate on profoundly pertinent issues crucial […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Deanna Fry is committed to instilling values in her children and beyond. The mother of two faces a busy holiday season because of her passion for seafarer missions. “I have a huge heart for it,” she said. Fry spearheads the seafarer shoebox giving campaign at the Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston […]
