Mercy Ships has been given a significant boost for upcoming construction work on the medical charity’s latest newbuild hospital ship after being unveiled at a recent conference as this year’s…
Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE, who will soon take up his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation for the UK’s maritime sector, is already gearing up…
By Dr Juliette Tuakli In order for “Health for All” to become a reality, access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery and ongoing surgical education must become a priority in…
Simpson Spence Young (SSY) – the world’s largest independent shipbroker – and Glencore’s ST Shipping & Transport have joined forces to donate a substantial commission to the Mercy Ships foundation.…
Aissatou from Louga, in northwestern Senegal, was born with a cleft lip and palate, and the stigma around the condition in her home village left her trapped at home DAKAR,…
On behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. The ship has now been ceremoniously inaugurated…
Programme to focus on safety training as social purpose organisations mark 45th year of working together Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered into a three-year corporate partnership with Mercy Ships, the…
It is a unique opportunity to create a continental roadmap for strengthening access to surgical, obstetric and anaesthetic care in Africa by 2030 DAKAR, Senegal, April 27, 2022/ — As Mercy…
Upcoming Global Mercy commissioning events confirmed for Dakar around Africa Day ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 16, 2022/ — The 37,000-gt Global Mercy was welcomed in Rotterdam, Netherlands over the last two weeks as…
Story? HRH The Princess Royal, Patron, Mercy Ships International, meets UK volunteers on The Global Mercy as it prepares to sail to Africa HRH The Princess Royal became Patron of Mercy…
Mercy Ships / Naves de Esperanza joins in support to the “Nautical Student Boarding Program” The NGO MERCY SHIPS (Naves de Esperanza), is registered with the Ministry of Justice, and…
Mercy Ships Leverages SES Networks’ Signature Maritime Solution to Bring Life-Saving Healthcare to World’s Deprived Regions Improved satellite-based connectivity will allow communities in developing countries to receive better healthcare services…
Wärtsilä powers world’s largest NGO hospital ship Wärtsilä Corporation, 7 October 2020 at 1:00 PM EEST – The technology group Wärtsilä announced today that Mercy Ships, a philanthropic organisation providing essential healthcare to needy patients in developing countries, will be utilizing its engine technology in the…
Stena Line rounds up for charity For the third year in a row Stena Line launches a donation campaign in favour of the non-profit organisation Mercy Ships life-changing work, bringing…
Interferry to back Mercy Ships healthcare mission Global trade association Interferry and Mercy Ships today announced that Interferry will support Mercy Ships, an international charity with the mission to increase…
Stena Line’s able seamen volunteer for Mercy Ships In the next few days two of Stena Line’s able seamen, Martina Thowsen and Alexander Gustafsson, will commence their journey in the…
Cruise Lines International Association to Partner with Mercy Ships to Promote Health and Well-Being in Developing Nations WASHINGTON, DC – July 16, 2015 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has selected…
An advanced hospital vessel under construction for the Mercy Ships charity will feature complete electrical power and propulsion systems from ABB. Zurich, Switzerland, 18March 2015 – ABB, a global leader…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is honoured to be the classification society of choice for Mercy Ships latest endeavour, a new 36, 600 GRT hospital ship scheduled for completion in 2017. “LR…