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 […]
Durban, South Africa – 14 August 2024 The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) successfully hosted its Africa Regional Conference from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the Blue Waters Hotel in Durban, South Africa. This significant event brought together over 40 participants from across the African continent, focusing on the theme “Adapting to Change: Sustaining […]
On 14 August 2024, we sat down with six members of the Christian Seamen’s Organization during the ICMA Africa Regional meeting in Durban, South Africa. Around the table we talked to Nico Janse van Rensburg (Durban), Andre Lammertyn (Cape Town / Saldanha), Loffie Schoeman (Richards Bay), Danie Taljard (Port Elizabeth), Christoffel Viljoen (Durban) and Wimpie […]
At the ICMA Africa Regional Conference in Durban, South Africa, Tomi Toluhi, COO The Mission to Seafarers, reflected on the conference theme with thoughts from on Luke 5, 33-39. A transcription of audio recording below. Throughout the course of this conference, we are reflecting on the topic of adapting to change and sustaining our work. […]
On August 12, 2024, in Durban, South Africa, over 40 participants gathered for the ICMA Africa regional meeting. This significant gathering brought together a diverse array of members from the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA). The event was marked by a compelling thematic presentation delivered by The Rev. Cedric Rautenbach, the ICMA regional coordinator and […]
In June and July, the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) facilitated a series of Zoom conversations with over 45 individual members from different regions, including Canada, the East Coast US, the Gulf Coast US, and the West Coast. These discussions provided valuable updates and insights from each port, reflecting the collective experiences and challenges […]
