More than 45 participants gathered in Helsinki, Finland, from 23-25 September 2026 for the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Northern Europe Regional Meeting. Hosted in […]
“Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts”: Mark Nestlehutt on the Strength of ICMA
Relationships were at the centre of Mark Nestlehutt’s reflections as the ICMA North Europe Regional Meeting 2026 drew to a close. Having participated throughout the […]
Seafarers’ Missions in Times of Conflict and Distress
Presentation by Rev. Frank Skofteland with Frode Hove at the ICMA Northern Europe Regional Meeting, Helsinki, Finland, 23–25 September 2026. Listen to audio here. Thank […]
ICMA and NAMMA: Strengthening a Partnership for Seafarers
ICMA and NAMMA: Strengthening a Partnership for Seafarers The longstanding relationship between the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) and the North American Maritime Ministry Association […]
ICMA Training in Malmö, Sweden
From May 17–22, 2026, students, teachers, chaplains, ship visitors, volunteers, and maritime welfare leaders gather in Malmö, Sweden for the annual training program of the […]
AI for Seafarers’ Welfare: Lessons from the MWNB Meeting in Southampton
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a widely discussed tool in the charity world, and for seafarers’ welfare organizations this conversation is moving from theory to […]
Health at Sea, Heart on Land: Reflections from the 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health in Rotterdam
From June 11 to 14, 2025, maritime health professionals from around the world gathered in Rotterdam for the 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health (ISMH17), […]
One Photo, One Story, One Mission: Finding Our Voice in Maritime Ministry
At the close of an intensive week of training in Kaszuby, Poland, seventeen students from across the globe gathered one final time to present their […]
Sunshine, Rain, and the Spirit of Seafarers’ Welfare: Highlights from ICMA Training in Poland
From June 1–7, the Stella Maris Recreational Center in Kaszuby, Poland was filled with laughter, learning, and the shared spirit of seafarers’ welfare. Seventeen students […]
Behind the Containers: Advocating for Seafarers’ Rights
During the ICMA training in Poland in June 2025, we had a chance to speak with Dr. Viola Heutger about advocacy and the importance of […]