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 […]
by Jason Zuidema (NAMMA/ICMA) Book Notice: Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Oxford, 2024). Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray provides a profound and detailed exploration of the role of chaplaincy within the maritime industry. […]
During the Seafarers’ Welfare Conference 2024 of the Mission to Seafarers Australia, The MARE Report sat down with Bishop Jeremy James, Bishop of Willochra, to learn more about what a liaison bishop does in the Anglican tradition. The MARE Report: We’ve been impressed with your humble leadership here at the conference, and we thought you […]
Fremantle, Australia, July 18, 2024 – At the Mission to Seafarers Australia Seafarers’ Welfare Conference, Ben Schroeder, Operations Manager at The Mission to Seafarers Victoria in Melbourne, delivered a compelling address on the critical topic of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Schroeder’s insights shed light on the challenges and strategies involved in managing a robust volunteer […]
