The Ven. Dr. Peter Rouch, newly appointed as the Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, has begun his tenure with an invigorating start. Within just a few weeks, he has already visited New Zealand and Australia, immersing himself in the communities of the Mission to Seafarers and understanding their unique challenges and opportunities. On […]
Dcn. Patrick Moore served as the chaplain and administrator of the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle, Australia from 2006 until his retirement in 2022. Currently, he is a member of the national committee for Stella Maris. When he retired, the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle was closed, partly due to the pandemic. The restrictions meant […]
In North-West Australia, two seafarers’ centres at the Pilbara Ports have devised a novel idea to raise awareness of seafarers’ welfare and generate funding for their centres. The Seafarers’ Centres of Port Hedland and Port Dampier offer port tours for tourists. In Port Hedland, this is done via launch, while in Port Dampier, it is […]
On Monday, July 14, participants in the Seafarers’ Welfare Conference, organized by The Mission to Seafarers Australia region, had the opportunity to visit the Bunbury Mission to Seafarers. This visit was not only an opportunity to see another center but also to enjoy an insightful port tour and a delicious lunch. Bunbury, located 175 km […]
Fremantle, WA – At the Mission to Seafarers Australia Regional Conference on July 16, Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers International Headquarters, delivered an impactful presentation on global justice and welfare initiatives for seafarers. His address highlighted the multifaceted efforts of the Mission to Seafarers (MTS) in addressing the challenges faced […]
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA I love a good podcast. In 2020 and 2022, I put out lists of recent podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers’ welfare. A new list this year is not exhaustive, but a selection of episodes that can be useful. Thank you to the many different producers and […]
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers are embedded in the world of global trade. This multicultural and religiously-blended population who live and work side-by-side at sea, seldom see home and rarely experience the care and comfort many of us take for granted. The two million workers engaged in the world’s distribution of goods are vitally connected […]
For Immediate Release Title: Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2024 Date: June 25, 2024 The Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board is excited to announce its celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer 2024, an important international event dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of seafarers to the global economy […]
On June 20, the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Montreal hosted the ABS Seminar titled “The Next Generation of Maritime Safety.” The event brought together key industry figures to discuss the evolving landscape of maritime safety and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The seminar began with a warm welcome by Roy Bleiberg, Vice President of […]
New York, NY — May 20, 2024 — The Trustees of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor proudly announces the unveiling of a monument honoring its founder philanthropist and privateer, Captain Robert Richard Randall. The statue, crafted by acclaimed American sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens, has been relocated to its new home on the campus of SUNY Maritime […]
