Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea)

Holy See calls for seafarers’ rights to be upheld in address at IMO meeting

Holy See calls for seafarers’ rights to be upheld in address at IMO meeting

The Holy See is calling for seafarers’ dignity and welfare to be protected and upheld, as concerns continue over unjust treatment and violence at sea.

Addressing the International Maritime Organization’s 32nd Session of the General Assembly in London on 7th December 2021, Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, said that many seafarers are still being denied shore leave and access...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/08/holy-see-calls-for-seafarers-rights-to-be-upheld-in-address-at-imo-meeting/

Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris appoints three new Trustees

Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris appoints three new Trustees

Global maritime charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) has appointed three new Trustees as the organisation forges ahead with its work supporting seafarers and fishers.

Fr David Burke

Joining the Charity’s Board are Captain John Hood, Fr David Burke and James Brennan.

Their appointments help bolster Stella Maris’ work in the United Kingdom and abroad as Covid-19 continues to impact the lives of many ship crews and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/21/seafarers-charity-stella-maris-appoints-three-new-trustees/

Charity says tanker release is good news but remains concerned about other ships.

The “Stena Impero”

Charity says tanker release is good news but remains concerned about other ships.

Media have reported that the detained tanker Stena Impero has finally been allowed to sail and this morning began to leave Iranian waters. However, the charity remains concerned for a number of other vessels.

The Stena Impero is heading to international waters and then according to Stena to Dubai where the crew will be debriefed and repatriated.  ‘After 69 days being detained against their will, it...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/27/charity-says-tanker-release-is-good-news-but-remains-concerned-about-other-ships/

New seafarers’ welfare facility opens in Southampton

UK Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP with Stella Maris trustees, head office staff, Southampton port chaplains, ship visitors and volunteers.

New seafarers’ welfare facility opens in Southampton

Global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a new welfare facility for seafarers in Southampton.

The vitally important space, located in the grounds of St Joseph’s Church, will provide seafarers and cruise ship crew members with a range of pastoral and practical support...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/21/new-seafarers-welfare-facility-opens-in-southampton/

Port chaplain shocked at kidnapping of seafarers

Deacon Paul Rosenblum

Port chaplain shocked at kidnapping of seafarers

A Stella Maris port chaplain has spoken of meeting the crew of the cargo ship that was attacked near the port of Douala with eight crew kidnapped.

According to media reports on August 15, west African pirates, attacked the MarMalaita in the dead of night near the port of Douala, Cameroon.

“It’s shocking to hear that the crew of the MarMalaita are still being held captive after the ship had been attacked.’ said Deacon John...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/22/port-chaplain-shocked-at-kidnapping-of-seafarers/

Charity optimistic that Gibraltar tanker release is hopeful news for Stena Impero seafarers

Charity optimistic that Gibraltar tanker release is hopeful news for Stena Impero seafarers

Following media reports of the Gibraltar court decision to drop charges against some of the Grace 1 tanker crew, it appears that the vessel is free to sail. Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris, hopes that this may lead to the release of the Stena Impero crew, detained in Iran for 27 days.

Whilst Iran has claimed the detention of the Grace 1 was not connected to the seizure of the Stena Impero, this has...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/15/charity-optimistic-that-gibraltar-tanker-release-is-hopeful-news-for-stena-impero-seafarers/

Seafarers’ charity raises concern for crew as second tanker seized in the Gulf

John Green

Seafarers’ charity raises concern for crew as second tanker seized in the Gulf

Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), is calling for seafarers rights to be respected as a second tanker has been seized.

Iranian state TV reported that their forces had seized a second oil tanker in the Gulf that they alleged was smuggling fuel. The seven crew onboard have been detained.

John Green, Director of Development for the charity said ‘We are hugely concerned for the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/04/seafarers-charity-raises-concern-for-crew-as-second-tanker-seized-in-the-gulf/

Tanker ‘seizure’ raises huge concern for seafarers’ navigating the Gulf

Tanker ‘seizure’ raises huge concern for seafarers’ navigating the Gulf

Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), says the impact of the reports of another tanker ‘seizure’ will pile stress and anxiety on all seafarers navigating the region.

Media reports say the British flagged tanker, the ‘Stena Impero’, has been ‘seized’ and is now heading for Iran.

John Green, Director of Development for the charity said ‘one minute the crew on board were going about their professional...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/19/tanker-seizure-raises-huge-concern-for-seafarers-navigating-the-gulf/

Stella Maris volunteer wins Youth Award

Hannah and the Cardinal

Stella Maris volunteer wins Youth Award

A 24-year-old seafarers’ charity volunteer has won an award celebrating the contribution of young people to social action.

Hannah Forrest who lives in Plymouth, was presented the Pope Francis Award by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales in a ceremony on July 3.

Hannah is a volunteer ship visitor for seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) in Plymouth. She regularly goes on board...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/10/stella-maris-volunteer-wins-youth-award/

Seafarers’ charity supports Sri Lankan seafarers following bombings

The crew of the ship B Gas Maud with AoS port chaplain Peter Barrigan and AoS ship visitors Hugh and Mary Ward.

Seafarers’ charity supports Sri Lankan seafarers following bombings

Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) extended a hand of friendship and support to seafarers from Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday bombings in the country.

On North Tees, in the Northeast of England, AoS Port Chaplain Peter Barrigan and Ship Visitors Hugh and Mary Ward held a service on board the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/29/seafarers-charity-supports-sri-lankan-seafarers-following-bombings/

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