‘Home Sick’ by San Ko Oo wins Life at Sea 2022 photography competition
On this, World Maritime Day, we’re delighted to announce the winners of the Life at Sea 2022 photography competition, the latest in the ITF Seafarers’ Trust project to capture the experiences of seafarers today and highlight their vital, often unnoticed,
ICMA Meets in Rome to Discuss New Opportunities to Improve Seafarers’ Welfare
by Jason Zuidema, ICMA From September 27-30, 2022, ICMA held its annual general meeting and conference in Rome to discuss challenges and programs during the pandemic and war, but also the new opportunities that have been made clear. The COVID-19 pandemic
The 10 Sources of Funding for Seafarers’ Welfare Organizations
by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA Since its earliest beginnings over 200 years ago, port-based seafarers' welfare organizations have relied on the generosity of a wide variety of donors to support their work. Churches, foundations, industry and labor groups, and individuals from the
Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2022
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA In July 2020, I put out a first list of podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. That list still has top picks like the Shipping Podcast, The Last Voyage of the
UK and Commonwealth Seafarers’ Missions Mourn Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, ICMA/NAMMA Seafarers' missions in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and many countries abroad have shared notes of sadness upon hearing of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and have expressed their thanks for her devotion to duty
Port Saint John opens world-class Crew Lounge for cruise ship staff
Thousands of crew members that call Port Saint John each year will now have a unique space to call their own when they visit the beautiful Bay of Fundy. As part of the newly opened AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village
Stella Maris North America Regional Symposium
by Kevin Walker, NAMMA Stella Maris North America Regional Symposium Stella Maris group in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception This August, Catholics of all vocations involved with people of
The MARE Report 2022
Welcome to this eighth print edition of the MARE Report, the journal of maritime ministry! We would like to thank all our writers and our diverse colleagues in seafarers' welfare, whose work informs the articles included here. Perhaps even more
Welfare survey on Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for seafarers
A major survey into the welfare priorities of seafarers affected by the Ukraine crisis has shone a spotlight on the measures being taken to support seafarers and their families, as well as the most pressing priorities in the coming months. The
NAMMA Conference 2022 – Finding Our Balance in Seafarers’ Welfare
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA It’s not the words, it’s the sounds. One by one attendees arrive, pick up a room key and registration paperwork. Then a gentle chatter begins to swell as the gathering of NAMMA members reunite after two years
