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Chief Engineer Arthur Fernandez on the bulk carrier MV King Wheat was able to catch up with his cousin Lynnie Holyoak and family whilst his ship discharged cement clinker in Brisbane.   Arthur had not seen Lynnie and family for more than ten years.   With port security in place they were not able to … Continue reading “Family Reunion at MTS Brisbane”

I am delighted to inform you that Brisbane Seafarers’ Centre has been nominated by seafarers for Seafarers’ Centre of the Year 2018 at our International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards. The awards recognise excellence in seafarers’ welfare provision and those who are helping to raise standards across the industry. The winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to … Continue reading “Seafarers’ Centre of the Year 2018 Nomination”

Crew from car carrier Grand Champion making the most of an hour off duty at the Mission before their ship sails. They were pleased to have the free clothing and beanies available.

The first batch of Christmas Bags were packed by Marianne’s team (Marianne, Kay and Gay) yesterday. At least 300 were packed so far.   We still have stock coming in plus Marianne will buy items such as biscuits we have run out of and will be ready for a second batch of bags. Well done … Continue reading “MTS Brisbane prepares for Christmas”

Mission to Seafarers volunteers,Marianne Ross, David Thomas, Jim Condon and Ross Nicholls attended the Volunteering Redlands International Volunteers Day expo at the Alexander Hills Hotel Convention centre on Saturday 2nd December.         The morning was well attended by the many local charities and support groups that provide the assistance to those in our … Continue reading “Volunteering Redlands Expo”

The Committee has reluctantly decided to close the Centre from 1800 hours each night while the Manager is on leave from 12th December until 2nd January. In addition quite a few regular volunteers are also away at this time. The full story is available –  Volunteers needed NOW If you are able to help please … Continue reading “Volunteer Shortage”

ANL Wendouree crew stated that they had a bare Christmas Tree with no decorations …so MTS Brisbane provided the crew with tinsel strands and coloured lights for their tree to make their Christmas at sea a more pleasant experience.

The MV Bulk Avanti was recently in Brisbane to unload gypsum at the Fishermans Island Wharf. Photographed in St Nicholas Chapel (with the wall of shipping company house flags as a backdrop), is Cadet Nemelito Zuniga enjoying his first time to Brisbane and  the Brisbane Mission.     Also visiting the Mission were Able Seaman Ronaldo Teadoro … Continue reading “MV Bulk Avanti”

The Brisbane Mission together with Anglican Southern Queensland Marketing Team produce the Mission to Seafarers calendar each year. Pictures show the 19,500 2018 Calendars boxed and labelled ready to be shipped to 22 Mission Centres around Australia for handout to Seafarers starting from next month. Brisbane gives away 2,500 of the calendars each year. For … Continue reading “2018 MTS Calendars”