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Seafarers’ Charity Stella Maris Joins Call To End Piracy Threat In Gulf Of Guinea

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Global maritime charity Stella Maris has signed up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to eradicating the scourge of piracy.

Stella Maris International Network Director Fr Bruno Ciceri, who is based in the Vatican, signed the Declaration on behalf of the charity.

“We fully support the shipping industry and maritime community in the fight against piracy. It is unacceptable that seafarers, unsung heroes who keep world trade...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/seafarers-charity-stella-maris-joins-call-to-end-piracy-threat-in-gulf-of-guinea/

Ince launches ‘Sailing: Sing for Seafarers’ campaign to raise awareness of seafarers’ crucial role as key workers in the global economy

Ince launches ‘Sailing: Sing for Seafarers’ campaign to raise awareness of seafarers’ crucial role as key workers in the global economy

Julian Clark

Global virtual choir recording of Rod Steward’s ‘Sailing’ to be launched as single on International Maritime Organisation’s Day of the Seafarer 2021 to raise funds for maritime charities 

04 May 2021, London – International legal and professional services firm, Ince, has today announced the establishment of a global virtual choir from companies and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/04/ince-launches-sailing-sing-for-seafarers-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-seafarers-crucial-role-as-key-workers-in-the-global-economy/

Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society Dedicates A Garden For Seafarers

The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has established a Stella Maris Rose Garden at its specialist maritime care home to celebrate the centenary of the seafarer charity Stella Maris, formerly known as the Apostleship of the Sea, says an article published in Seanews.

Garden for Seafarers

The garden, designed for the seafarers’ home in Banstead, Surrey, UK, is thought to represent the first Stella Maris Rose Garden planted by a maritime-related organisation since the cultivar was introduced in April...

https://mfame.guru/royal-alfred-seafarers-society-dedicates-a-garden-for-seafarers/

Stella Maris Brings First Live Mass To Isle of Man Registered Ships

  • Fr Paulo Prigol, Stella Maris Manila Port Chaplain celebrated the first live-streamed Mass broadcast direct to seafarers on Isle of Man registered ships.
  • Mass was beamed through the Isle of Man Ship Registry’s new seafarer welfare app.
  • Mass will be available live to 10,000 seafarers and 400 ships sailing under its flag.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has become the first flag state to broadcast a Catholic Mass direct to crew aboard its ships, reports Independent Catholic News.

First live Mass

Isle...

https://mfame.guru/stella-maris-brings-first-live-mass-to-isle-of-man-registered-ships/

Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris expands European network

Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris expands European network

David Noval

Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris has grown its network in Europe with the start of chaplaincy services in Denmark from January.

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/20/seafarers-charity-stella-maris-expands-european-network/

Seafarers’ Charity Stella Maris Grows European Network

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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...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/seafarers-charity-stella-maris-grows-european-network/

Gulf Livestock 1: AoS Appeals Shipowner To Search And Support Families Of 40 Missing Seafarers

Gulf Livestock 1 in black and white

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.

Image Credits: Rahmeh Fremantle / wikipedia.org

We have not forgotten them. Hence, we are making a direct and strong appeal to the shipowner GULF NAVIGATION HOLDING to resume the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/gulf-livestock-1-aos-appeals-shipowner-to-search-and-support-families-of-40-missing-seafarers/

Stella Maris Survey Reveals Impact Of COVID-19 On Seafarers

Synergy Group Calls For Collective Action On Shipping’s Coronavirus Crewing Crisis_

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...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/stella-maris-survey-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-seafarers/

Stella Maris supports cruise ship workers during Covid-19 pandemic

Stella Maris supports cruise ship workers during Covid-19 pandemic

The head of Portsmouth Catholic Diocese has sent a message of support and prayed for cruise ship workers currently on ships off the South Coast of England.

Addressing cruise ship workers of P&O Cruises and Cunard in a video recorded at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth, Bishop Philip Egan said his thoughts and prayers were very much with them at this time of crisis.

“Many are in lockdown and we learnt that you too on ships are...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/18/stella-maris-supports-cruise-ship-workers-during-covid-19-pandemic/

Stella Maris Supports Seafarers On COVID-19 Front Line

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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...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/stella-maris-supports-seafarers-on-covid-19-front-line/

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