January 2026

January 2026 Report

Introduction

We have begun the year on a very brisk note. The year commenced with our customary engagements with friends and partners who called at the Mts Centre on the first working day of the year. Staff were delighted to welcome them and to share hospitality.

While the number of ship visits in January 2026 was lower than in January 2025, we were encouraged by the number of seafarers who visited the Centre. This positive response was achieved despite the Mts free shuttle not being available for four working days due to essential routing maintenance.

Ship Visiting

Ship visiting remains an integral part of the work carried out by the Mts Ship Welfare Team. There is no fixed agenda when boarding vessels; the primary purpose is to make the presence of the Mission known to seafarers and to inform them of the facilities available.

Staff consistently encourage seafarers to visit the Centre and to spend time away from their working environment. Conscious that visits often occur while crews are engaged in operational duties, interactions are carefully planned to ensure they are meaningful, respectful of time constraints, and open to opportunities for longer engagement when possible.

Home Away from Home

Music and recreational activities remain strong attractions at the Centre. The universal appeal of music provides seafarers with a space to relax and unwind. Sporting activities, particularly football and cricket, also remain popular, with seafarers enjoying watching matches during their visits.

Officers, in particular, value opportunities for quiet time, whether to read, watch television, or simply enjoy moments of solitude. The diversity of personalities and nationalities enriches the Centre, fostering friendships and meaningful interactions among seafarers and with Mts staff.

In January, the Centre welcomed crew members from 56 vessels, representing a wide range of flags and operators.

1. Msc AAYA (Liberia – IMO No.9927263)
2. MTT Pelepas (Malaysian – IMO No.9974228)
3. Msc Kanu F (Liberia – IMO No.9236585)
4. Cap San Sounio (Panama – IMO No.9633953)
5. Msc Tianping (Liberia – IMO No.9305489)
6. Msc Eyra II (Cyprus – IMO No.9435222)
7. Msc Ellen (Liberia – IMO No.9166780)
8. Amo II (Honduras – IMO No.9130121)
9. Msc Anahita (Liberia – IMO No.9302085)
10. Msc Tracy V (Liberia – IMO No.9295177)
11. Maersk Cardiff (Singapore – IMO No.9529255)
12. RDO Favour (Liberia – IMO No.9623661)
13. Straits Star (Singapore – IMO No.9826407) **
14. Maersk Guatemala (Singapore – IMO No.9713375)
15. GFS Rhine (Cyprus – IMO No.9435234)
16. Cang Hai (Liberia – IMO No.9678630)
17. Msc Susanna (Panama – IMO No.9290543)
18. CMA CGM Pelleas (Malta – IMO No.9365788)
19. CMA CGM Apollon (Malta – IMO No.9882516)
20. Maersk Tukang (Singapore – IMO No.9334686) *
21. Msc Patnaree III (Liberia – IMO No.9240328)
22. Francios (Panama – IMO No.9907282)
23. Tubul (Liberia – IMO No.9447873)
24. Msc Martina (Panama – IMO No.9060637)
25. Francios (Panama – IMO No.9907282)
26. He Yuan Shun 89 (Panama – IMO No.1027287)
27. Msc Giovanna VII (Liberia – IMO No.9153850)
28. CMA CGM Paraty (Malta – IMO No.9938262)
29. Synergy Keelung (Cyprus – IMO No.9450595)
30. Msc Malin II (Cyprus – IMO No.9435686)
31. Msc Tokyo (Liberia – IMO No.9318046)
32. ONE Magnificence (Japan – IMO No.9424900) *
33. CMA CGM Yukon (Malta – IMO No.9732606)
34. Rudolf (Antigua Barbuda – IMO No.9535591) **
35. Alexandra Bridge (Panama – IMO No.9409039)
36. Msc Tavvishi VI (Liberia – IMO No.9189366)
37. HMM Tacoma (Korea – IMO No.9385001)
38. Sea Breeze (Liberia – IMO No.9869710)
39. Msc Catania (Liberia – IMO No.9964247)
40. Msc Manasa F (Liberia – IMO No.9238882)
41. Maersk Halifax (Singapore – IMO No.9784271)*
42. Groton (Liberia – IMO No.9246310)
43. Kenyo (Tuvalu – IMO No.8915988)
44. Salahuddin (Liberia – IMO No.9708796)
45. Msc Roberta V (Liberia – IMO No.9038907)
46. Msc Ieranto (Liberia – IMO No.9963619)
47. Maersk Genoa (Singapore – IMO No.9739680)
48. Maersk Hangzhou (Singapore – IMO No.9784300)
49. Msc Reef (Liberia – IMO No.9754965) *
50. Xin Shanghai (Hong Kong – IMO No.9307231)
51. Maersk Havana (Singapore – IMO No.9784336) *
52. Seatreasure (Malta – IMO No.9629548) *
53. Msc Akiteta II (Liberia – IMO No.9220847)
54. Shanghai Express (Liberia – IMO No.9501368)
55. Msc Altamira (Liberia – IMO No.9619426)
56. Msc Somin (Liberia – IMO No.9967029)

This reflects continued trust in the Mission and in the Centre’s relevance as a welfare space for seafarers calling at the port.

The Breakdown

Ship visits 141

Seafarers at the Centre 314

Pickup and drop off 308

Cumulative Data: October 2022 – January 2026

Conclusion

January 2026 has begun on an encouraging note. While ship visit numbers were lower than in the corresponding period in 2025, seafarer engagement remained resilient despite logistical challenges.

Historical data demonstrates steady growth in Centre usage and transport services over recent years, underscoring the Mission’s sustained impact and relevance.

While the current data reflects reduced ship visits and temporary shuttle disruptions, seafarer engagement remained strong.

The continued commitment of staff to ship visiting, relationship building, and creating a welcoming “home away from home” remains central to this success.