Every year, thanks to your support, we help thousands of seafarers and fishers who are in need. Here, we tell some of their stories.
Malaviya Seven
When the Malaviya Seven ship was detained in Scotland, the crew were abandoned without wages and unable to return home for nearly 18 months. Here, Captain Ashish tells his story ” I remember the first visit by the Stella Maris … Read more
Supporting Fishermen in South Africa
More than 40 million people are in some form of slavery today according to the International Labour Organisation, including more
Human Rights Abuses
In June 2018 Nicholas Barends, the Stella Maris South Africa national director, found a letter on his office desk from
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Following a pirate attack on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Guinea, the P&I club contacted our London office
A Friend in an Emergency
Having a good friend is like having a safety-net, it means that you know you’ll never be lonely, you’ll always
Dilip’s Story
Dilip Fernando arrived in Scotland ready to work in what is considered, one of the toughest industries in the world:
Malaviya Seven
When the Malaviya Seven ship was detained in Scotland, the crew were abandoned without wages and unable to return home
Bep’s Story
When Bep found out his newborn son was critically ill he was distraught and turned to Stella Maris for help