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Seafarers face mounting risks running the Red and Black Sea gauntlet
Leading maritime charity Stella Maris is warning of the growing dangers facing crew members running the gauntlet of the world’s most perilous shipping route. The seafarers are working on vessels travelling to Ukraine via the Red then the Black Sea, … Read more
Stella Maris establishes cross-sector steering group to help tackle modern slavery in UK ports
Stella Maris is taking proactive measures in the fight against modern slavery with the establishment of a dedicated Steering Group.
World Maritime Day 2023
To mark this year’s World Maritime Day on 28th September, our CEO Tim Hill MBE and Chair of Trustees Esteban
New directory gives crews access to over 250 Stella Maris port chaplains worldwide
Global maritime charity Stella Maris is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new version of its Port Chaplain
Workshops launched to help combat modern slavery in the maritime industry
Stella Maris, a leading maritime charity dedicated to supporting seafarers and fishers worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of
London International Shipping Week 2023: Conference to discuss seafarer welfare
Maritime charities and industry leaders will come together on 12 September in London to discuss the importance of seafarer welfare and
Sea Sunday Message 2023
A Sea Sunday message from Cardinal Michael Czerny S.J. Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development in the
Life at Sea report 2022: Kindness amid conflict
Stella Maris has launched the latest version of its Life at Sea report, which focuses on the exceptional work its
Stella Maris welcomes our new CEO Tim Hill MBE
We are delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer Tim Hill MBE, who joined us yesterday. Tim is currently
Stella Maris global network update April 2023
Here are some recent updates showcasing the excellent work being done by some of our international Stella Maris colleagues. Stella
Stella Maris announces appointment of new CEO
Stella Maris is delighted to announce that Tim Hill MBE has been appointed as the charity’s new National Director and
Stella Maris joins call to free seafarers stuck in Ukraine ports
We are pleased to join other members of the international shipping industry in urging the United Nations to help evacuate
Stella Maris Mass held in Cardiff
We held our first Stella Maris Mass of the year at Cardiff Cathedral on 8 February. The main celebrant was
Ship visiting resumes in Ukraine
Global maritime charity Stella Maris is pleased to announce that it has resumed regular ship visits in the port of
Stella Maris Chief Executive Officer to step down
After almost 13 years’ service with Stella Maris, Martin Foley has informed the Trustees that he will be resigning his position to
Stella Maris Nordic in partnership with Caritas Denmark
Life at sea can be difficult and lead to long periods of loneliness and depression. Since 2019, Stella Maris Nordic
World Fisheries Day 2022
World Fisheries Day falls on 21 November. Stella Maris supports fishers and their families in the UK and around the
Stella Maris to boost global network in advocating for seafarers, fishers
Stella Maris, the Catholic Church’s outreach to seafarers and fishers and their families, will strengthen its global network to become
New mental health support service for Ukrainian seafarers and families
The Stella Maris chaplain and volunteers still operating in Odesa are facing increasing demands for mental health support from Ukrainian
Stella Maris Kenya secures grant to help seafarers
Around 18,600 seafarers, fishers and their families will benefit from support in Kilindini Harbour in Mombasa; Lamu Port in Malindi;
World Maritime Day 2022
Stella Maris UK Chair of Trustees Captain Esteban Pacha and Stella Maris UK CEO Martin Foley have written a letter
Stella Maris calls for the end to transit visa use for migrant fishers
Global maritime network Stella Maris is reiterating calls for the immediate end to the practice of using transit visa to
Queen remembered at reception onboard HQS Wellington
Stella Maris UK held a reception for its supporters, donors, and members of the clergy on board the HQS Wellington,
Stella Maris South Africa Annual Report 2021-2022
We’d like to share with you the first Annual Report of Stella Maris South Africa, put together by Fr Rico
Tees ship visitors support crew denied shore leave
The plight of a crew from a bulk carrier who had been denied shore leave for up to 10 months,