by Administrator | Aug 1, 2017 | Crisis Response, Outreach, Sailors' Society, Seafarers
‘I was trapped under the capsized boat for 7 hours. It was dark and cold and I thought I was going to die. I wanted to move but could not get up; I could not move my legs.” These were the words of one of the crew members who were rescued when the chokka [squid]...
by Administrator | Jan 11, 2017 | Chaplains, Sailors' Society
The Sailors’ Society welcomes all to their annual dedication service which has become a highlight on the Sailors’ Society, South Africa’s calendar. At this service chaplains as well as members of the Society re-dedicate themselves to continue serving seafarers and...
by Administrator | Dec 3, 2016 | Mozambique, Nacala
Rev Leta Mavombo, our chaplain from Nacala, reports on her chaplaincy duties. Leta recently visited a container ship the KOTA NAZIN from Singapore. Although the seafarers on board were busy they took the time to talk to he and Leta took the opportunity of sharing...
by Administrator | Sep 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Sailors’ Society Crisis Response Centre, under the leadership of Rev. Van Schalkwyk, CEO, stepped into the breach when he received information in June regarding the plight of the crew of the vessel, the SPRING BAY berthed in the Port of Maputo. The Russian...
by Administrator | Sep 8, 2016 | At the Mission, Chaplains
It was with sadness that we learnt of the passing of Rev John Kunst, erstwhile chaplain for the Sailors’ Society, on Friday, 12 August 2016, one day before his 84th birthday. John had a wonderful and rich career which took him to several countries, from the...