The Effects of Extreme Isolation

The Effects of Extreme Isolation - By Julie McLaughlin Report from Christmas Island. (7 days sail south from Kona, HI) One thing that hit me like a brick after talking to nurses here today, in addition to all the others experiencing problems with transportation, is the direct effect on access to medical care.  Not having ships is the single largest limitation for people receiving available treatment.  Every conversation I had with ...

Micronesia Our Focus

  Micronesia YWAM Ships OC has committed to deploy both vessels the s/y EL ENCUENTRO and the s/y CARIBBEAN REACH into Micronesia over the next few years.  This region is clearly the most isolated area of the liquid continent and consequently the most impoverished.  The strategy is to forward position both vessels, & deploy University of the Nation's teams on board for a month at a time throughout the year, targeting ...

Getting Ready For A Life At Sea

Safety First Getting ready for life at sea, especially deep sea where you may go weeks at a time across oceans, means carrying proven safety equipment. It also means stocking up on spare parts and provisions. Many ports of call may have little or nothing to offer, so the ability to care for our own needs is essential. Leaning into Experience As we prepare El Encuentro for her life at sea, and she was designed for ...

Amazon Team Report

The first two pictures show what we do normally--travel in boat any teach adults and children about salvation. It's the third one that has a story. Eliana, Mitch and one of our translators, Eline, were out inviting people to our evangelistic movie night in the community of Trambioca. They spotted a papaya tree with ripe papayas and went to ask the owner if they could pick it. The owner, Solangie, was ...

To those who are believing in, praying for, and giving to YWAM Ships – THANK YOU

Call2Action

I have a vessel to donate Canoes, jetskis to ships.  Call us we would love to hear from you +1 (949) 444 2131 marine.superintendent@ywamships.net     I would like to join Q. What is my first step?  A. Get trained.  Your first step could be this January 6th dts@ywamships.net I am ...