The Vatican has urged governments, ship owners and international organisations to ensure that seafarers’ wellbeing and safety are protected, and their human rights respected.
In a message for Sea Sunday on 11th July, the Vatican said seafarers are a vital part of the world’s economy, who continued doing their essential work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering cargo as well as critical medical equipment and medicines to support the fight against the spread of the virus.
Yet despite a...
David Noval has been appointed as National Director of Stella Maris’ Danish operation.
The launch comes at a time when welfare and wellbeing of seafarers are paramount amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and issues around crew change and mental wellbeing, says Martin Foley, Stella Maris European Regional Coordinator.
“Now more than ever we need to be present and visible to seafarers and fishers, and while faced with restrictions due to the health crisis, our work supporting them continues through...
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In the spirit of the 22nd National Maritime Week and the 25th National Seafarers’ Day Celebration (Silver Jubilee), we, at the Apostleship of the Seas-Stella Maris Philippines, remember with prayerful hearts the 40 seafarers lost at sea from the maritime shipping disaster of Gulf Livestock 1 on September 2, 2020.
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We have not forgotten them. Hence, we are making a direct and strong appeal to the shipowner GULF NAVIGATION HOLDING to resume the...
Putting food on the table, paying household bills and loans and ensuring job security are among the top concerns faced by seafarers as they cope with the impact that COVID-19 is having on their lives and that of their families.
A recent survey conducted by global maritime charity Stella Maris showed that such financial worries have had a profound impact on seafarers, with 69% saying that COVID-19 has impacted them financially “a lot” or “very much”.
Seafarers also said the pandemic has had a...
With seafarers in the front line of maintaining the world’s supply of food, fuel and medical supplies and equipment through the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) port chaplains are continuing to provide them with practical help and pastoral care.
Its 230 chaplains, who work in over 300 ports in 41 countries, are using the telephone, social media and the port authorities to keep in contact with seafarers and to provide them with sim cards, so they can...
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Global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) has reached out to cruise ship crew members as many are left stranded on board with vessels not being allowed to berth at ports.
In a letter sent to cruise companies Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and Grandi Navi Veloci, Stella Maris Genoa Director Deacon Massimo Franzi told crew members, “You are not alone… you are not abandoned. Do not lose hope.”
“In this difficult period, full of fear and uncertainty, we remind you that even if you...
Seafarers and fishers will play a pivotal role in responding to, and eventually overcoming, the Coronavirus pandemic. As such, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) is adapting its provision of welfare services during the pandemic so that seafarers and fishers continue to be supported during this critical time.
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Whilst its chaplains and ship visitors have stopped ship visiting immediately until further notice, the global maritime charity remains...
Global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) in Seychelles has stepped in to assist a crew of five fishermen who were cast adrift in the Indian Ocean following an engine failure.
The crew sent out a distress message and were spotted by the Seychelles Marine Police who towed the ship and fishermen back to shore. The men were put in police custody and questioned as only the Captain had a valid passport on him.
Albert Napier, Stella Maris Seychelles National Director received a...
Global maritime charity has issued guidance for its GB port chaplains and ship visitors following the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The charity also deploys chaplains on cruise ships to support crew welfare.
Media have reported the detention of thousands of passengers and crew on the cruise ship, the Costa Smeralda, the fifth largest cruise ship in the world in the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, following a suspected coronavirus case.
The virus has also been affecting seafarers on other vessels...
Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a brand new version of its global port chaplains’ directory which helps seafarers get quick access to pastoral and practical support wherever they are in the world.
The Stella Maris Port Chaplain Directory 2020 lists phone numbers and email addresses of the charity’s 230 chaplains in over 300 ports and terminals across 41 countries.
It also highlights the ports in which Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centres are located; these centres provide a space...