Seafarers and also fishers will certainly play an essential duty in replying to, and also at some point getting over, the Coronavirus pandemic. As such, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) is adjusting its stipulation of well-being solutions throughout the pandemic to make sure that seafarers and also fishers remain to be sustained throughout this essential time.
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Whilst its pastors and also ship site visitors have actually quit ship going to right away up until additional notification, the worldwide naval charity continues to be energetic in giving treatment and also support to the People of the Sea in the UK and also overseas.
“Seafarers and fishers around the world are among the heroes of this pandemic. Our chaplains and ship visitors continue to make themselves available to support the People of the Sea via social media, email, mobile phone and WhatsApp,” worried Stella Maris Chief Executive Officer Martin Foley.
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“Our pastors are creating sustain plans for seafarers and also fishers making up belief products (specifically vital for Christian seafarers as Easter methods), standard toiletries, SIM cards, delicious chocolate, woolly hats and also various other beneficial products in addition to messages and also cards of motivation.
“We will work closely with port authorities to ensure these packages reach seafarers and fishers safely and securely. I would like to thank our supporters who have responded so generously to our request for help with these packages.”
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Martin included that throughout the coming days and also weeks Stella Maris will certainly likewise be giving beneficial info and also signposting seafarers and also fishers to ideal sources so they can remain secure, well and also favorable throughout this unsure time. These will certainly be offered on its social networks networks, e-newsletters and also web site.
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“We would like to reassure the People of the Sea and all those working in the maritime industry of our prayers and ongoing support for them at this challenging and uncertain time.”
Contact information of Stella Maris’ worldwide port pastors can be discovered athttps://www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk/aos-worldwide
