Three years ago, UK-based shipping company Seapeak joined forces with Mercy Ships, allowing their employees the opportunity to share their skills on board our two hospital ships. Today we look back and celebrate the incredible ways that each of those seafarers...
The Scottish maritime technology company, Tymor Marine, has completed a lightweight survey and inclining test aboard the Global Mercy using Tymor’s own digital survey technologies. The work took place during the vessel's annual maintenance period at the Port of Las...
It’s been 20 years since the Anastasis arrived in Ghana for a 10-month healthcare service that saw hundreds of lives transformed through safe surgery. Ismailia was one of those patients – a 19-year-old who had lost his nose to the flesh-eating...
Tina was born with her left foot twisted on its side. Her family tried to help her using the knowledge and resources they had at the time. Her mother, Christina, took her to a traditional healer, who massaged Tina’s leg in...
We are delighted to tell you about three awards Mercy Ships UK has won in the last few months. What we love about these awards is that they represent the incredible hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers,...
As the Global Mercy prepares to leave Sierra Leone, we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has made these three consecutive years possible. The Global Mercy has served more than 5,000 patients and completed over 5,400...
On a visit to see the physio, do you ever think about the therapy couch you’ll be lying on and wonder who made it? Chances are it could have been designed and manufactured in the UK by Suffolk-based firm, SEERS...
You know those moments when timings come together so perfectly that you can only laugh and praise God for his incredible provision – we’d like to share a wonderful new partnership that highlights just that. Back in May 2024, our Senior Philanthropy Manager,...
Sam Watkins from Helikon Shipping Enterprises and James Cameron Taylor from Macura took on the epic London Marathon on Sunday 26th April. Between them, the pair have raised over £10,000 for our work in sub-Saharan Africa, and we couldn’t be more thankful for their support. First, let’s hear from Sam: “I’m still buzzing...
Occupational Therapist, Becky Chaplin from East Grinstead still had her umbilical cord attached when a vet discovered her in a bag on the roadside in Kenya. Today, Becky volunteers with Mercy Ships, using her skills as an occupational therapist to mentor...
We love writing updates on the incredible work of global cruising Youtuber, Emma, who raises awareness and funds for Mercy Ships. But this year, we start on a slightly sombre note. Over the last few years, Emma has created cuddly versions of her...
Laura Blundell from Preston is a physiotherapist working at St James Hospital in Leeds. Over the last eight years, Laura has taken multiple three-month sabbaticals from work to volunteer with Mercy Ships. “The first time I volunteered with Mercy Ships was...
Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgeon Leo Cheng joins Esther Higham on Premier Christian Radio to reflect on some interesting questions: 1. What counts as a miracle? 2. How might we see more miracles in our healthcare system? 3. Are scientific advances taking away...
Ben Calvert from Glasgow and his family are living on the Global Mercy, currently docked in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Ben is a headteacher, and alongside his wife, a nurse from California and their three children, the family have been volunteering...
The exciting new ten-part TV show, The Mercy Ships, is launching on God TV. The documentary series follows the lives of our volunteer crew on board our hospital ships. Expect drama, heartfelt stories and triumph. Most importantly, see how all...
