{"id":14655,"date":"2026-05-31T16:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T11:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missiontoseafarers.org\/colombo\/?post_type=news&p=14655"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:55:13","slug":"may-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.missiontoseafarers.org\/colombo\/news\/may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

May has been another busy period for the Mts Ship Welfare Visitor Team. Our experiences this month have challenged us while also reminding us of the important, often silent service we render to seafarers.<\/p>\n

We have continued to maintain a steady volume of ship visits, while also welcoming eager visitors to the Mts Centre, many of whom come in search of a space uniquely dedicated to seafarers.<\/p>\n

Amidst our work, we have also been overjoyed to partner with new friends who have intentionally chosen to share our space at the Centre.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Mts Ship Welfare Visitor Team revisited its visibility material and incorporated digital-friendly features that can now be accessed and captured electronically.<\/p>\n

Ship Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ship visits once again remained robust and active throughout May. Among the many visits undertaken was a ship visit on 18th May 2026 to the vessel CMA CGM Saigon<\/em><\/strong>, one of the first vessels to leave the Strait of Hormuz. The interaction and level of engagement experienced during this visit were truly special.<\/p>\n\n\t\t