NAMMA In Discussion – Mark Wodka Shares Best Practice for Online Prayer for Seafarers
by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA https://youtu.be/4viPqiVKiQg NAMMA In Discussion - Rev. Mark Wodka of Canaveral Port Ministry spoke with NAMMA's Dr. Jason Zuidema about some best practices for online prayer for seafarers. Canaveral started the 'Waves of Hope' daily Facebook chapel time at
Enabling seafarers’ safety and health protection: A way forward
by Carolyn A. E. Graham, Ph.D., AFHEA, PHF The COVID-19 global pandemic has severely impacted the global economy due mainly to the prevention and containment measures requiring closures of borders, restricted travel, closures of businesses except for essential services, and physical distancing. These measures
“A Very Lovely Tradition”: Serving seafarers in the Port of Quebec
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA On Christmas Eve, volunteers from the Quebec Seamen’s Club (la Maison du Marin Québec) delivered the final gift boxes amid frigid temps to the ships in the port. The 35-year tradition continues to echo the initial mission
Christmas Gift Program for Seafarers Expanding in Seattle Port
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA More than 35 churches are volunteering in the Christmas Ditty Bag Program for seafarers at the port of Seattle, Washington. “People have been so generous,” said Rev. Christi Chapman, Executive Director of the Seattle Seafarers’ Center. “I was blown away by
“The Impact is Enormous”: Gifts for Seafarers at Christmas
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Chaplain Marshal Bundren hustles as the Christmas season closes in. He scurries through Menards, Walmart, Dollar Tree and online sites to complete his mission of placing 600 gifts on ships as a message to international seafarers and
1 Ball 4 All – 700 Basketballs Travel on the Oceans
by Silvie Boyd, DSM Port Chaplain, Le Havre, France A new project of the Deutsche Seemannsmission e.V. (German Seamen's Mission) is taking German and European ports and thus all the world's oceans by storm. The crew of the Maersk Estelle ordered a basketball
Bishop Cahill Celebrates Mass with Seafarers in Port
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Thanksgiving filled the bridge of M/V Bow Star as the Reverend Brendan J. Cahill, bishop promoter for Stella Maris celebrated Mass with 13 Filipino seafarers at Point Comfort, Texas, the first week of November. “It was a
8,000 Seafarers Vaccinated in Port Houston
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Invested partners organizing vaccinations of seafarers are committed to success. Following more than a year of random pandemic challenges, the synergy is clear among U.S. seafarers’ welfare groups, logistic teams, global advisors and others who simply care.
International Maritime Center (IMC) Oakland Helps Provide Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines to Seafarers
Oakland, CA May 15, 2021 /-- International Maritime Center (4001 7th St. Oakland, Calif (501(c)3 Non-Profit) hosted an Alameda County Health Dept Covid vaccination clinic with Johnson and Johnson one-shot vaccine for all seafarers on Friday, May 14, from 1:00
Catholic Organizations Uncover Invisible Humanitarian Crisis
By International Catholic Migration Commission Catholic organizations are mobilizing to address an invisible humanitarian crisis affecting men and women who work at sea, while calling on U.S.-based giant retailer Walmart to do more for the wellbeing of seafarers. Have you ever stopped