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The 5- 7th May marked a historic weekend in the life of the Ship Ministry, as our fifth vessel, Doulos Hope, was commissioned and officially opened to the public for the very first time.
The launch weekend took place in Singapore, where the vessel is currently berthed.
A commissioning service was held on Friday 5 May, with OM's International Director, Lawrence Tong in attendance to help unveil the commissioning plaque. He was joined alongside other distinguished guests, including OM leaders and The Right Reverend Lu Guan Hoe (President of the National Council of Churches of Singapore).
In the climax of the weekend, on Sunday 7 May, a ceremonial ribbon cutting took place to officially open the ship's floating bookfair to the public. Alex and his family were excited to be the first in the queue to be welcomed by Managing Director Pil-Hun Park (Korea), master of the vessel, Captain James Berry (UK) and CEO, Seelan Govender (South Africa).
Pil-Hun Park said, “It is very exciting to see Doulos Hope now open to the public... We want to share knowledge, help and hope with a spirit of generosity and hospitality, in collaboration with the countries in Asia that we hope to visit. We look forward to many partnerships here and I am excited to see how Doulos Hope will be used in the future.”
Greater things are yet to come!
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Women working as sex workers hold jobs they perhaps never want to have. Their struggles are not foreign to Siew* who has befriended and journeyed with many ladies as part of OM Singapore's red-light district ministry.
Singapore :: Doulos Hope completes a period of dry dock in Singapore, as work continues to prepare the ship for launch
Singapore :: Work continues on board Doulos Hope in preparation for her 2023 launch
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's bookfair canopy is constructed on board as work continues to ready the vessel for launch mid 2023
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's renovation phase nears completion
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's technical phase is complete!
Singapore :: Newest vessel, Doulos Hope, is set to be launched into service
Singapore :: Doulos Hope is launching soon!
After a year of excited anticipation, Doulos Hope, the newest addition to OM Ships, is ready to begin her journey in East Asia.
Born with a hand disability, Edward used to struggle with self-consciousness and a poor self-image. However, his faith in Jesus transformed his confidence.
Singapore :: Doulos Hope completes a period of dry dock in Singapore, as work continues to prepare the ship for launch
Singapore :: Work continues on board Doulos Hope in preparation for her 2023 launch
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's bookfair canopy is constructed on board as work continues to ready the vessel for launch mid 2023
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's renovation phase nears completion
Singapore :: Doulos Hope's technical phase is complete!
Ships :: Lucas (Germany) begins his two-year commitment with Doulos Hope, serving as the baker.
Penang, Malaysia :: The first book container arrives to Doulos Hope!
Singapore :: Newest vessel, Doulos Hope, is set to be launched into service
Penang, Malaysia :: Doulos Hope's opening weekend in 10 days' time
Penang, Malaysia :: Doulos Hope's bookfair is set-up.
