As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on NAMMA’s successes in 2024. From new initiatives to international partnerships, this year showcased NAMMA’s commitment to seafarers’ welfare and maritime ministry. The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the NAMMA Conference held in Newark, NJ, from September 24-26. This gathering brought […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA As Amazon trucks and postal services scramble to deliver holiday packages on time, chaplains and volunteers in the Canadian port of Vancouver board the free water taxi to deliver Christmas gifts to seafarers at anchorage in their port. The annual trip is a prime measure of how much reaching seafarers at […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA In port cities and landlocked towns, seemingly random people are synchronized in their concern for seafarers, especially at Christmas. Reverend Susan Tjornehoj grew up in Colorado. As a young Lutheran pastor, her first call was to remote villages north of Nome, Alaska—a place where daily life was centered on making ends […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is noted as one of the most impressive natural harbors in the world. Economically, its development provides depth of support to its local markets and to the entire province. The Canadian port welcomes the world’s largest shipping lines, connecting it to more than 150 countries. […]
Dr. Jason Zuidema of the International Christian Maritime Association recently interviewed Marc Evans, the Chief Executive of The Fishermen’s Mission since March 2022, to discuss the organization’s enduring legacy and the critical support it provides to fishing communities across the British Isles. When asked to explain what the Fishermen’s Mission is, Marc Evans began by […]
The MARE Report had an opportunity to speak with Commodore Jim Scorer is Secretary-General of the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA) on the margins of a recent IMO-ILO joint meeting in Geneva on the fair treatment of seafarers accused of crimes. The MARE Report:Thank you for being willing to speak with us. In The […]
The Foyer des Marins Sept-Îles, also known as the Apostolat de la Mer, marked a pivotal moment in its history with a strategic planning session held at the offices of the Port of Sept-Îles on November 19. This gathering brought together board members of the organization to reflect on the organization’s history, its vital mission, […]
Ottawa, ON — November 14, 2024 — The Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board (CNSWB) is honored to announce Patricia “Patty” Sarazen, Administrator of the Ministry to Seafarers in Montreal, as the inaugural recipient of the Elisabeth Bertrand Humble Servant Award. Named in memory of Elisabeth Bertrand, a long-serving civil servant at Transport Canada who was dedicated […]
On November 13, 2024, the Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board (CNSWB) convened during the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meeting at the Rogers Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. This gathering underscored the commitment of industry, government, labour, and welfare organizations to improving the lives of seafarers working in Canadian waters, reflecting Canada’s obligations under the […]
Marc van Buren from Miniworld in Oostvoorne and Ton van Hoorn from Stichting Meemaken in Miniatuur came up with the idea. Arend Boer from Stichting Welzijn Zeevarenden Rotterdam supported it, and the result is remarkable: Zeemanshuis The Bridge has found a place in Miniworld. Friday 8 November 2024, the board, advisors, and volunteers of Zeemanshuis […]
