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Seafarers should not have to choose between shore leave and rest
No One Should Have to Choose Between Shore Leave and Rest – Stella Maris UK Urges ILO Action.As the International Labour Organization (ILO) meets to consider changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) this week, leading maritime charity Stella Maris UK … Read more

Britannia P&I donation helps support Stella Maris’ work
Stella Maris is delighted to be among four seafarer charities to have received a donation from insurance company Britannia P&I

Stella Maris secures grant to help Indian seafarers and families
More than 1,000 Indian families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from support in the port of Cochin after

Stella Maris joins calls to end piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
Stella Maris has signed up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, demonstrating its commitment to

Stella Maris appoints three new Trustees
Catholic charity Stella Maris has appointed three new Trustees as the organisation forges ahead with its work supporting seafarers and

Video: Barbara Dickson OBE expresses support for Stella Maris
In a recent video appeal, Scottish singer, Barbara Dickson OBE, has appealed for people to give generously in supporting seafarers

Inverness Catenians happy to support the work of Stella Maris
Inverness Catenian President Peter McCann has hailed the work of Stella Maris – and made them his nominated Charity for

Stella Maris helps bring Mass live 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

Stella Maris highlights plight of stranded seafarers (BBC radio interview)
Stella Maris contributed to the BBC World Service radio programme ‘Stormy Seas for Global Shipping’, to help highlight the plight

Stella Maris joins calls for seafarer “key worker” status
Martin Foley, Chief Executive of Stella Maris, has joined growing international calls to give seafarers designated “key worker” status during

Stella Maris expands its chaplaincy service in Europe
Catholic charity Stella Maris has expanded its ministry to seafarers and fishers in Europe with the start of chaplaincy services

Sea Sunday appeals continue amid adverse conditions
The hard-working seafarers that crew container ships and other shipping vessels are among the true frontline heroes of the past

A chaplain’s story of encouragement and affirmation
Our Regional Port Chaplain for Immingham recently reported back with two stories that provide great encouragement and affirmation for the

Christmas outreach in Europe’s busiest ports
Stella Maris’s international network of priests, chaplains and volunteers have been busy bringing the Christmas message of hope and joy

Pope Francis voices concern for stranded seafarers
Pope Francis has voiced his concern for stranded seafarers affected by the crew change crisis and urged governments to do

Bringing Christmas Relief to Fatigued Seafarers
Chaplain Julian Wong delivers a Christmas present to the seafarers at Felixstowe Port. This big package is for the 22-man

Stella Maris steps in to help V.Ships vessel
Seafarer charity Stella Maris recently stepped in to assist V.Ships with a challenge resulting from COVID-19 restrictions.

World Fisheries Day Message
World Fisheries Day is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of this marine based labour sector, which provides a source

Abandoned seafarers return home after 3-month ordeal
The Sultan Bey crew have now been repatriated A group of 24 seafarers abandoned since July after their ships were

Pope Francis expresses support for fishermen detained in Libya
Pope Francis. Photo by Marcin Mazur/Catholic Bishops Conference of England & Wales Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the

Message from Stella Maris Chair of Trustees at the launch of Centenary Year
Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees Dr Esteban PachaA message from Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees Dr

Centenary Message from Cardinal Turkson
https://youtu.be/N7pVy4XOsjA This video message from Cardinal Peter Turkson Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human

Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of supporting seafarers
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) is celebrating 100 years of supporting the world’s

Seafarers’ charity unveils new look as it adapts to new normal
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a new logo, marking the start

Pope’s August prayer intention: people of the sea
During the month of August, Pope Francis has asked us to pray for seafarers, fishers, people of the sea and