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Transforming lives on the world’s largest hospital ships

  • Nov 29, 2024
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Mercy Ships runs the two largest charity hospital ships in the world, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy.

The hospital ships sail directly to ports in sub-Saharan Africa, bringing free, life-changing surgeries to women, men and children.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the need is great. Surgery can cost more than many earn in an entire year, pushing families deeper into poverty.

Fortunately, almost half of the world’s population lives within 100 miles of a coast. That’s why Mercy Ships uses state-of-the-art hospital ships to bring free medical care directly to the places they’re needed most.

Mercy Ships volunteers perform thousands of surgical procedures every year, from blindness to bowed legs, cleft lips to facial tumours.

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Together we’re bringing hope and healing

Mercy Ships life-changing work wouldn’t be possible without partners like Spinnaker Global, and many more across the maritime industry.

Ben Barker, Third Engineer, at work in the engine room. Mercy Ships relies on hundreds of skilled volunteers to help run their charity hospital ships.

From gifts-in-kind to recruiting volunteers with maritime expertise, Spinnaker provides vital investment and support to the charity.

To read more about the impact we are making through supporting Mercy Ships, read their new Impact Report.

Inside, you’ll discover their incredible impact in Sierra Leone and Madagascar this year.

You can also see the highlights from the Cargo Day Gala, an annual charity dinner celebrated by hundreds of leaders across the maritime world.

Discover the impact you’re making with Mercy Ships

The Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy sailing together after departure from Tenerife, Spain.

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