Our SusanK may be wondering if this climb was in the job description! Clearly, keeping fit and having a head for heights is a necessity when calling on vessels at anchorage in the Singapore Strait. Suffice to say, we respond to requests from all vessel types, even empty ones!

MtSS is delighted to be partnering these major events over the coming months: Marine Money Week Asia: Sept 26-27 The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference: Oct 27 Marine Fuels 360: Nov 28-29 Please do come by to discover more about our work in the welfare of #seafarers.

Attention, all seafarers! We're interested in how you're finding life at sea. Please take the time to complete our survey. By learning about your experiences at sea through this survey, we hope to inspire positive change in the maritime industry. bit.ly/3qdSUrL

So it's a farewell to Singapore Spirit 1 & 2, as they are shipped off to South Africa for further charity adventures. Relive the epic fundraising row around Singapore from 8 years ago on the MtSS media page here:  mtss.org.sg/media/ #seafarersmatter

We're off! Capt. Rob Walker, Chairman of the Singapore management committee, opens the 2023 Seafarers Awards fundraising dinner. Thanks to all our sponsors and attendees!

...and now our frontliner, Port Chaplain, Toh Soon Kok!

Once again a poignant and blessed rain-free Remembrance Sunday service this morning at the ever-immaculate Kranji War Memorial. Committee members laid wreaths- Chairman, Capt. Rob Walker, for MtSS, Nick White for #merchantnavy and Chris Jones for TSSS. #lestweforget

MtSS chaplain Toh Soon Kok graciously accepted a kind donation from the organisers of last night's glitzy Marine Fuels 360 Awards. With thanks to long time supporters, Informa Market and the recognition of the extra challenges the plethora of new fuels present to seafarers ahead

The Christmas season can be a very isolating and lonely time for many, especially those who work out at sea away from their loved ones. Please help us ensure that seafarers are not left feeling forgotten and alone. Support our Christmas appeal here: bit.ly/47nFGip

Andrew Wright, MtS Secretary General, thanks our supporters and speaks of our tremendous progress and achievements this year in his Christmas message.

As we enjoy all that this holiday season may bring, let's spare a thought for those working hard at sea, remote from their family and loved ones at this special time. Wishing our friends, supporters and the world's seafarers, a most blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year

To those following us on Xtwitter, a reminder to keep an eye on your (supposed) 'followings'. Just cleared another 200 or so that we definitely did not sign up to follow, some highly inappropriate. Now our account is shown following 0 though, which is not the case. Twitter Singapore

Pleased to be able to pass on some premium quality 'Zero Marine' reusable bottles at Jurong Port today. Clearly, they were well received by the crews of vessels Serene Ocean and Prospect Ocean and the kind donation by P Ship Systems is most appreciated. Thank you Giorgos Kyriazis

Port Chaplain, Toh Soon Kok and Manager, Susan Koh enjoyed the opportunity to chat about our support of seafarers in Singapore with Simon Grainge, CEO of ISWAN and Juan J. Gil of Aventra Group, after the excellent "Nurturing Wellbeing at Sea" session at APM last Friday.

Reminded here, at the Port of Singapore, that without seafarers and shipping there would be no shopping.

Do you know of a company that has embraced a new programme, project, or training that has enhanced seafarer welfare? Nominate them today! Deadline: July 2024 For more information, please visit bit.ly/49ee6EC

Mission to Seafarers Singapore’s newly appointed committee Chairman and Vice Chairman, Frederick Francis and Chris Jones, met with TradeWinds reporters, Rachelle Evangelista and Jonathan Boonzaier, to discuss the challenges ahead at TUAS. Full interview: mtss.org.sg/media

We're delighted to once again feature as the charity partner for Marine Money Week Asia. If you're there, pls do swing by to learn more about or work and future plans in the support of seafarers passing through S'pore. Many thanks Andrew and Kevin Oates for your continued support