Maritime Blessing for New Fire Fighting Vessels
The Port of Authority of New South Wales CEO Phil Holliday invited MtS Sydney Principal Chaplain Rev Tay, assisted by Chaplain Retchie, to bless their two new fire fighting vessels during a traditional naming ceremony at Walsh Bay recently. The new vessels were named ‘Burra’ and ‘Girawaa’.
Commodore Rynd Joins MTS Syd Board
Commodore Christopher ‘Kit’ Rynd has joined the Mission to Seafarers Sydney Board sharing his experience of more than 45 years at sea
Congratulations to our MuSEAum Pass Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our MuSEAum pass competition celebrating our new website
New Chair Inspired by Seafarers Lockdown Strength
“I cannot think of a person in the whole country who is better placed to lead this fine organisation” said retiring Chair Peter Janssen OAM as he handed over to Robert Dunn during our 2023 AGM.
So why did our new chair say yes to this volunteer role? See this short video (link from image) and read on to learn more.
Interview with Rev Un Tay: “Joyful service with compassion”
To say that the Rev Un Hui Tay is brimming over with the joy of the Lord would be a huge understatement. He always has a story or three, laughs almost more than he talks and looks a decade younger than his 59 years. All God’s doing, he assures me.
Pastor Tay bring this exuberant faith, and 40 years as a church planter, to his work as Principal Chaplain at Mission to Seafarers Sydney. He is excited about what the Mission can offer the mainly Asian crew of international freight vessels who have to live away from their loved ones in order to provide for them.
Diving into soul support of workers at sea
Stop for just a moment and think about what it would take to stop our world. One way would be if all the people who work at sea went on strike. Global supply chains are heavily reliant upon seafarers. National economies and the arrival of your latest international parcel require water ways to work.
Reverend Un Tay, Principal Chaplain with Mission to Seafarers in Sydney, recently told Ben McEachen on radio Hope Mornings what it takes to support those who work at sea and how community support makes such a significant difference to seafarers wellbeing.