Country Profile: Ships

SERVING THE NATIONS

The OM ships visit port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, providing needed relief and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity. Since 1970, OM's ships have visited over 470 different ports in more than 140 nations around the globe. On average, over one million visitors are welcomed on board every year!

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
An international crew and staff, representing over 50 nations, lives and works on board the OM ships. All are volunteers, usually staying for two years. Some serve in their professional capacity as deck or engineering officers, seamen, carpenters, welders and electricians, or as a doctor, nurse or cook, while others come to participate in the training programme on board.

Each training programme participant combines a full working week in their assigned department with other training programme elements such as devotional studies, discipleship, prayer and learning ministry skills. Teaching is strongly linked with opportunities to translate theory into first-hand experience. Some participants also work toward recognised qualifications in engineering or seamanship.

Crewmembers receive cross-cultural exposure through life as an international community. Port visits offer unique opportunities to see the needs around the world and join with local believers in sharing God's love with port residents.

A highlight in many ports is the International Night programme, usually held in a high profile onshore venue and attended by hundreds or even thousands of local people. The event focuses on the multinational nature of the ship community through costume, song, dance and drama and provides a platform to share the hope in God that brings life, unity and purpose to the ship's crew and staff.

Maintaining the engines, cooking for the crew, supplying literature, speaking to individuals or crowds, sharing about their cultures and faith, or providing relief to needy people are all opportunities for ship people to learn and serve.

FLOATING BOOK FAIRS
In total, over 35 million visitors have come aboard to purchase from the selection of 4,000 titles available. Titles cover a wide range of subjects, such as science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, philosophy, medicine and children's books, as well as faith in God and living a life honouring to Him. The books have been carefully chosen to be of interest to every member of the family, and with the educational, social and moral needs of the local community in mind. Books are on offer at a fraction of their retail value, while in certain ports, books are also donated.

Additionally, every visitor to an OM ship (where possible) is given the opportunity to take a piece of free literature which explains more about the need for a right relationship with God.

AID AND RELIEF
Aid and relief work, as an expression of God's love and concern for people in needy countries visited by the OM ships, may take many forms - medical aid, construction projects, or major donations of literature, as well as spontaneous gifts of food and clothing. In the past, ship personnel have donated textbooks and reference volumes to schools, libraries, colleges and universities, distributed medical or food supplies, renovated clinics and orphanages, and assisted in the construction of schools and church buildings.

STAYING AFLOAT
Each ship is owned and operated by a registered charitable trust and is financed mainly through sponsorship of individuals on board and general giving. Each individual working with the OM ships volunteers their time and is sponsored by friends, supporters and their local church.

Books are supplied by respected publishers and shipped by container to restock the bookshops on board. Local language materials published in the countries visited supplement stocks of books. Income received from sales in the bookshops is used to purchase more literature and other supplies, and to pay freight and customs charges.

Technical projects, relief projects and fuel costs are often financed by designated gifts from supporters around the world.

PROFESSIONALS AT SEA
Most of the all-volunteer crew and staff serve on board for two years, although there are always opportunities for professional crew to serve with the ships for shorter periods of time. Needed professionals include deck and engineering officers, seamen, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, welders, doctors, dentists, nurses and cooks.

MEETING THE STANDARDS
The ships are maintained and continually upgraded to comply with international shipping regulations and safety standards. Without this dedication to keeping the ships in top condition, there would be no ship ministry.

Technical projects often require the services of additional skilled workers - engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and welders. Both long and short-term volunteers are always welcome.

Just as individuals serving on the ships trust God for their support, OM Ships also trusts God for the finances needed for these major technical projects. Donations of equipment and supplies are invaluable, and projects are financed by specially designated gifts from supporters around the world.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To serve as a crewmember or to partner financially with the OM ships, contact your local OM office for more information.

CURRENTS - a bi-weekly Ships e-mail update, is available in English, German Spanish and French. To subscribe, contact the Ships at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, including news and port schedules, visit the Ships web site at: www.omships.org


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Serve Long-term in Ships

Catering & Hospitality - Cooking (1)
Catering & Hospitality - Other (1)
Communication - Journalism (1)
Communication - Other (4)
Evangelism - Creative (1)
Evangelism - Other (1)
IT - Administration (1)
IT - Support/Helpdesk (2)
IT - Web (1)
KFA - Ships (15)
Literature - Bookshop (1)
Marine - Engineering (2)
Publishing - Design/Layout (3)
Publishing - Graphics/Art (1)
Publishing - Other (3)
Relief & Development - Other (1)
Technical - Electrical (1)
Technical - Maintenance (1)
Technical - Mechanics (1)
Technical - Other (2)
Technical - Plumbing (1)
Technical - Welding (2)

Catering & Hospitality - Cooking

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

The applicant will have to assist the Chief Cook in the preparation of meals for the entire ship's company as well as share the workload between him/her and the Chief Cook according to an agreed schedule.

Catering & Hospitality - Other

  Baker
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Based onboard Logos Hope
The ships baker, along with a small team, is responsible to provide bread, desserts and other baked goods for the Logos Hope crew and staff of about 400 people.  In addition we produce our own cookies and cakes to sell in our International Cafe and cater baked...

Communication - Journalism

new!
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help tell the stories of the Ship Ministry to a global audience! Working in one of our shore based offices (USA or Germany), you will be responsible for writing and editing written content to bring the Ship Ministry to life for a variety or publications and resources.

Communication - Other

Start Date: February 2014
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help us present Logos Hope to the world! Working on board this unique ship, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a creative team that brings the stories of the Ship Ministry to life through writing and design, photos and video, media relations and more as you travel from...

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

A creative team player with a flexible attitude.
Able to organise and keep track of multiple projects.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the on shore Marketing and Communications team, you will be responsible for:

  • Design and production of resources for print and web use.
  • Managing the photo catalogue and support external requests for photos.

This position is shore based.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the Director of Communications, this person will be responsible for:


  • - Maintaining and developing the OM Ships web properties.
  • - Updating and creating tools and systems for sharing information on the internet.
  • - Working with e-mail newsletter system.
  • - Analyzing web statistics and newsletter results to improve effectiveness.

Evangelism - Creative

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Live in a unique international community on board a ship. Be a part of the organization’s aim to bring knowledge, help and hope to the world, transforming lives and communities through literature provision, aid projects and a message of hope in God. Develop your skills, giftings and passions in life...

Evangelism - Other

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

A creative team player with a flexible attitude.
Able to organise and keep track of multiple projects.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.

IT - Administration

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Should have training in network administration and user support

IT - Support/Helpdesk

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Should have training in network administration and user support

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Assist the IT Operations Manager in administration of deployed systems.

This is a shore based support position.

IT - Web

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the Director of Communications, this person will be responsible for:


  • - Maintaining and developing the OM Ships web properties.
  • - Updating and creating tools and systems for sharing information on the internet.
  • - Working with e-mail newsletter system.
  • - Analyzing web statistics and newsletter results to improve effectiveness.

KFA - Ships

  Baker
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Based onboard Logos Hope
The ships baker, along with a small team, is responsible to provide bread, desserts and other baked goods for the Logos Hope crew and staff of about 400 people.  In addition we produce our own cookies and cakes to sell in our International Cafe and cater baked...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

A Chief Engineer is required for the Logos Hope, either on a long term basis (preferred) or rotation basis.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office for further information on dates and rotation options.

The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible to the Master for the safe and efficient running of all the...

Start Date: February 2014
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help us present Logos Hope to the world! Working on board this unique ship, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a creative team that brings the stories of the Ship Ministry to life through writing and design, photos and video, media relations and more as you travel from...

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

We are in need of people with experience in electrical engineering. Work will involve general electrical maintenance, but also new installation work. The job will be based on our vessel MV Logos Hope.

Power Electricians - preferably Marine or Industrial background, otherwise at least domestic installation experience - preferably lots of...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Chief or 1st Engineer for the overhaul, repair and general upkeep of engines and machinery on board.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Live in a unique international community on board a ship. Be a part of the organization’s aim to bring knowledge, help and hope to the world, transforming lives and communities through literature provision, aid projects and a message of hope in God. Develop your skills, giftings and passions in life...

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

A creative team player with a flexible attitude.
Able to organise and keep track of multiple projects.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the on shore Marketing and Communications team, you will be responsible for:

  • Design and production of resources for print and web use.
  • Managing the photo catalogue and support external requests for photos.

This position is shore based.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Should have training in network administration and user support

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Assist the IT Operations Manager in administration of deployed systems.

This is a shore based support position.

new!
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help tell the stories of the Ship Ministry to a global audience! Working in one of our shore based offices (USA or Germany), you will be responsible for writing and editing written content to bring the Ship Ministry to life for a variety or publications and resources.

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

We are looking for a qualified welder with welding and pipe fitting experience especially in the marine environment (desirable but not necessary). Together with a helper you assemble, weld and install pipe systems and related materialssuch as pipe supports, transition sleeves, fittings and auxiliary equipment.
You will ensure proper reporting...

  Plumber
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

The applicant would look after the domestic water supplies throughout the ship.
Responsibilities would include the maintenance of wash rooms; vacuum toilet systems; water supply, use and drainage in the galley etc.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the Director of Communications, this person will be responsible for:


  • - Maintaining and developing the OM Ships web properties.
  • - Updating and creating tools and systems for sharing information on the internet.
  • - Working with e-mail newsletter system.
  • - Analyzing web statistics and newsletter results to improve effectiveness.
  Welder
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

We are ideally looking for someone with a certificate for plate and pipe welding.

Literature - Bookshop

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Live in a unique international community on board a ship. Be a part of the organization’s aim to bring knowledge, help and hope to the world, transforming lives and communities through literature provision, aid projects and a message of hope in God. Develop your skills, giftings and passions in life...

Marine - Engineering

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

A Chief Engineer is required for the Logos Hope, either on a long term basis (preferred) or rotation basis.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office for further information on dates and rotation options.

The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible to the Master for the safe and efficient running of all the...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Chief or 1st Engineer for the overhaul, repair and general upkeep of engines and machinery on board.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

Publishing - Design/Layout

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

A creative team player with a flexible attitude.
Able to organise and keep track of multiple projects.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the on shore Marketing and Communications team, you will be responsible for:

  • Design and production of resources for print and web use.
  • Managing the photo catalogue and support external requests for photos.

This position is shore based.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the Director of Communications, this person will be responsible for:


  • - Maintaining and developing the OM Ships web properties.
  • - Updating and creating tools and systems for sharing information on the internet.
  • - Working with e-mail newsletter system.
  • - Analyzing web statistics and newsletter results to improve effectiveness.

Publishing - Graphics/Art

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

A creative team player with a flexible attitude.
Able to organise and keep track of multiple projects.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.

Publishing - Other

Start Date: February 2014
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help us present Logos Hope to the world! Working on board this unique ship, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a creative team that brings the stories of the Ship Ministry to life through writing and design, photos and video, media relations and more as you travel from...

new!
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 2 years

Help tell the stories of the Ship Ministry to a global audience! Working in one of our shore based offices (USA or Germany), you will be responsible for writing and editing written content to bring the Ship Ministry to life for a variety or publications and resources.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Working with the Director of Communications, this person will be responsible for:


  • - Maintaining and developing the OM Ships web properties.
  • - Updating and creating tools and systems for sharing information on the internet.
  • - Working with e-mail newsletter system.
  • - Analyzing web statistics and newsletter results to improve effectiveness.

Relief & Development - Other

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Live in a unique international community on board a ship. Be a part of the organization’s aim to bring knowledge, help and hope to the world, transforming lives and communities through literature provision, aid projects and a message of hope in God. Develop your skills, giftings and passions in life...

Technical - Electrical

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

We are in need of people with experience in electrical engineering. Work will involve general electrical maintenance, but also new installation work. The job will be based on our vessel MV Logos Hope.

Power Electricians - preferably Marine or Industrial background, otherwise at least domestic installation experience - preferably lots of...

Technical - Maintenance

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Chief or 1st Engineer for the overhaul, repair and general upkeep of engines and machinery on board.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

Technical - Mechanics

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Chief or 1st Engineer for the overhaul, repair and general upkeep of engines and machinery on board.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

Technical - Other

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

A Chief Engineer is required for the Logos Hope, either on a long term basis (preferred) or rotation basis.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office for further information on dates and rotation options.

The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible to the Master for the safe and efficient running of all the...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Chief or 1st Engineer for the overhaul, repair and general upkeep of engines and machinery on board.

Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

Technical - Plumbing

  Plumber
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

The applicant would look after the domestic water supplies throughout the ship.
Responsibilities would include the maintenance of wash rooms; vacuum toilet systems; water supply, use and drainage in the galley etc.

Technical - Welding

Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 6-12 months

We are looking for a qualified welder with welding and pipe fitting experience especially in the marine environment (desirable but not necessary). Together with a helper you assemble, weld and install pipe systems and related materialssuch as pipe supports, transition sleeves, fittings and auxiliary equipment.
You will ensure proper reporting...

  Welder
Start Date: August 2013
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

We are ideally looking for someone with a certificate for plate and pipe welding.

Short-term Trips to Ships

for people from United States

Cultural, International Events (2)
Literature & video distribution (2)
Ship (2)

Cultural, International Events

Tue 20 Aug 2013 – Wed 20 Nov 2013
Apply now - deadline Sat 01 Jun 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,517 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.

Thu 28 Nov 2013 – Fri 21 Feb 2014
Apply by Sat 31 Aug 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,381 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.

Literature & video distribution

Tue 20 Aug 2013 – Wed 20 Nov 2013
Apply now - deadline Sat 01 Jun 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,517 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.

Thu 28 Nov 2013 – Fri 21 Feb 2014
Apply by Sat 31 Aug 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,381 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.

Ship

Tue 20 Aug 2013 – Wed 20 Nov 2013
Apply now - deadline Sat 01 Jun 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,517 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.

Thu 28 Nov 2013 – Fri 21 Feb 2014
Apply by Sat 31 Aug 2013
single people welcome sorry, no married couples sorry, no families sorry, no groups
1,381 USD

The S.T.E.P (Short Term Exposure Program) is a unique opportunity for young people to serve God on board the ship.


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