UK and Ireland Regional Meeting in Dublin, Ireland 27-28 October 2026

ICMA invites its members to the 2026 UK and Ireland Regional Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, from 27–28 October 2026. This gathering will bring together members and partners from across the British Isles to share insights and address current trends and challenges in seafarers’ welfare and maritime ministry. The meeting will include plenary sessions, regional updates, and opportunities for fellowship and worship.

Leadership, chaplains, ship visitors, staff, or volunteers from ICMA members or partners principally in the UK or Ireland are invited to attend. Other members or partners are welcome if places remain.

Meeting Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8, Ireland

Accommodations: Hampton Inn, 25 Chancery St, Smithfield, Dublin, D07 KX21 (Including VAT, hot buffet breakfast, and WiFi)

Registration: Register here.

[Free registration for ICMA members from UK/Ireland includes one free hotel night (27 Oct) and program with lunch/dinner 27 and lunch 28. Additional nights in hotel (€165, single occupancy) and travel costs paid by individual registrants.]

Theme: “One Body: ICMA UK & Ireland Conference”

Schedule (Developing):

  • Monday, October 26
    • [ICMA trustees arrive]
    • [13h – 19h – ICMA trustee meeting]
  • Tuesday, October 27
    • [9h – 11h30 – ICMA trustee meeting]
    • morning – regional meeting guest arrival
    • 12h00 – Regional Meeting Start – [Music Room of Christchurch Cathedral]
    • 12h00 – 13h00 – Buffet Lunch (provided)
    • 13h00 – 14h45 – Session 1
      • 13h00 – Welcome & Introduction – Theme: “One Body” – ICMA UK & Ireland Conference – Alex Campbell (QVSR)
      • 13h10 – Welcome – Minister Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Government of Ireland
      • 13h30 – ICMA history and update – where we have come from and what ICMA is doing today? – Dr. Jason Zuidema (ICMA)
      • 14h00 – Sacred Service in a Secular World – Is our Christian identity a hindrance in an ever-increasing secular society? – The Rev’d Steve Morgan (The Mission to Seafarers)
    • 14h45 – 15h15 – Tea break
    • 15h15 – 17h00 – Session 2
      • 15h30 – What we do – outlines of a typical day providing Christian Welfare support to our seafarers
      • 16h00 – Caring for those who provide the Welfare – looking after each other / looking after ourselves – our wellbeing and mental health – Tim Hill (Sella Maris)
      • 17h00 – Summary Day 1
      • 18h00 – Ecumenical prayer – Nave of Christchurch Cathedral
      • 20h00 – Conference Dinner (provided)
  • Wednesday, October 28
    • [8h30 – ICMA Member AGM (one delegate per ICMA member organization)] [Music Room of Christchurch Cathedral]
    • 9h00 – 10h30 – Session 3 [Music Room of Christchurch Cathedral]
      • 9:00 – Caring for souls in the modern maritime world? Keeping our Christian Faith and Values Relevant to our Work – Marc Evans (The Fishermen’s Mission)
    • 10h30 – 11h00 – Tea break
    • 11h00 – 12h30 – Session 4
      • 11:00 – Story Telling and ICMA training – Jason Zuidema (ICMA)
        • 11:10 – Using ‘One Photo’ at QVSR: Alex Campbell (QVSR)
        • 11:20 – One Photo presentations
      • 12:15 – Conference Conclusions
    • 12:30 – 13h00 – Closing Prayer
    • 13h00 – 14h00 – Buffet Lunch (provided)
    • 14h00 – Regional Meeting End
    • afternoon – departures

Regional contact: Alex Campbell (QVSR)

For more information: gensec@icma.as