Sr. Monica Clare captivated the audience at the NAMMA Conference 2024 in Newark with an inspiring message rooted in her personal story of discernment. Drawing from her journey as a nun at the Community of St. John Baptist, she offered unique perspectives and practical advice on how to effectively recruit and retain volunteers. Her passion, […]
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) 2024 Conference began on September 24 in Newark, NJ, with 125 participants gathering from across North America and abroad. This diverse assembly of maritime chaplains and professionals came together to explore the theme, “First Things First,” which resonates with this year’s World Maritime Day theme, “Safety First.” The […]
On September 23, 2024, in Newark, NJ, an important Mission to Seafarers (MTS) Canada regional meeting took place ahead of the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) Annual Conference. The meeting, chaired by The Rev’d Joshua Messick, MTS Chaplain from Baltimore, provided an opportunity for the Mission to Seafarers Canada team to connect, reflect, and […]
On September 13, we were pleased to welcome Manou Bernard, Directrice générale chez Comité sectoriel de main-d’œuvre de l’industrie maritime (CSMOIM), for a visit to the Mariners’ House in Montreal. The visit was organized by Dr. Jason Zuidema, who will be serving alongside Ms. Bernard on a panel at the upcoming Imagine Marine Conference in […]
At the Seamen’s Club in Sète, France, an exhibition titled “Seafaring Tattoos” is drawing attention for its intimate look into the lives of seafarers through the art they carry on their skin. With photos by Silvie Boyd, Chaplain of the Deutsche Seemannsmission in Le Havre Port, the exhibition aims to make visible the often-invisible seafarers […]
During the recent ICMA Annual General Meeting in Geneva, September 5-6, Dr. Jason Zuidema sat down with Deacon Ricardo Rodriguez-Martos and Jeronimo Dadin of Stella Maris Barcelona to discuss the ICMA World Conference, 6-9 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Why does Stella Maris, Barcelona wish to host the ICMA World Conference? Deacon Ricardo: Well, I […]
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 from ICMA’s member societies, representing organizations dedicated to the service of seafarers, fishers, and their families across the globe. The […]
At the recent International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Members’ Meeting in Geneva, the Rev’d Dr. Benjamin Simon led a thought-provoking session on “Building Ecumenism.” This workshop, held at the headquarters of MSC Group, the world’s largest container shipping company, delved into the complexities and opportunities of Christian unity in the diverse landscape of seafarer ministries. […]
By Jason Zuidema, NAMMA On Thursday, August 29, the Port of Montreal was the setting for a meaningful and festive fundraising lunch in support of the Mariner’s House of Montreal. The event, catered by Le Muscadin Restaurant—renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine since 1987—brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from the port community, all […]
August 15, 2024 – NAMMA’s MareTraining is delighted to announce the launch of a new module titled “Seafarers’ Centre Adaptation and Renewal“. This course, inspired by a compelling lecture delivered by Peter Cottrell, provides an in-depth exploration of the Durban Seafarers’ Mission, focusing on its remarkable journey of transformation, strategic partnerships, and the invaluable lessons […]
