by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center continues to serve seafarers during Christmas thanks to a generous gift of $750US from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Seafarers’ Trust. The funds applied for by the International Christian Maritime Association to the ITF Seafarers’ Trust were granted specifically for festive outreach to seafarers. The […]
This is the 2020 issue of The MARE Report magazine. The MARE Report (MARE is the ‘sea’ in Latin) is a new magazine published by the North American Maritime Ministry Association to discuss issues affecting seafarers’ welfare providers and their supporters.
by Fr. Column Kelley Lord Yahweh, I do not know how to speak. Then Yahweh stretched out his hand, touched my mouth and said to me, “There ! I have put my words into your mouth” (Jer 1:6-9) Over time I have encountered many chaplains in my formation work for Stella Maris, not only chaplains […]
A collection of chaplains and ministry directors talk frankly about what may be ahead. Will fundraising be as difficult as 2020? It will be different. Reverend Philip Vandercook, Executive Director of Global Maritime Ministries in New Orleans, steps back when responding. His broad lens sees a world that has suffered and continues to feel the […]
By Chaplain David Reid MA AFNI Ship gangway design has not materially changed in the past 50 years. However, ships have changed substantially in terms of size, manning and function – the humble ship’s gangway or accommodation ladder, as it is properly known, has remained essentially the same. Yet this humble and seemingly forgotten aspect […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Familiarity brings comfort. Due to the global pandemic, this year’s fundraising for seafarer centers, ministries and those who support mariners was critically challenged. The normal ways of attracting donations have no longer been possible. Large group banquets and galas are out, but budgets still need to be met. Options that engage […]
by Dr. Helen Devereux – Researcher in Seafarer Health and Safety, Solent University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons License. Read the original article. The suspected hijacking of the oil tanker Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight has captivated the UK press. While the heroic efforts […]
Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of consistent service and care across the globe.
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a new logo, marking the start of its Centenary Year and commemorating World Maritime Day today.
Whenever NAMMA members are gathered, we make a point of not only talking together for the sharing of ideas and resources, but also worshiping together for the sharing of our devotion. That we were not able to gather and worship together, then, has been one of the more poignant losses for NAMMA as an association. But it is so encouraging to see many NAMMA members sharing meditations and praying for seafarers together through ‘Maritime Prayer’, our monthly online worship service.
