MV Global Mercy

Stena RoRo has built the world's largest civilian hospital ship - the Global Mercy is now calling Rotterdam

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Montag, Februar 28, 2022

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 28 to March 14, the world's largest hospital ship, the Global Mercy, will be in Rotterdam.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 28 to March 14, the world's largest hospital ship, the Global Mercy, will be in Rotterdam.
  • A momentous event for Stena RoRo who, on behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, has been the project manager for the ship's construction since 2013.
  • From February 28 to March 14, completion of the newly built Global Mercy the world's largest civilian hospital ship will be celebrated and she will be open for tours.
  • Stena RoRo has been responsible for the design, contractual arrangements and site supervision of this very special marine construction project.

Stena RoRo has built the world's largest civilian hospital ship - the Global Mercy is now calling Rotterdam

Retrieved on: 
Montag, Februar 28, 2022

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 28 to March 14, the world's largest hospital ship, the Global Mercy, will be in Rotterdam.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 28 to March 14, the world's largest hospital ship, the Global Mercy, will be in Rotterdam.
  • A momentous event for Stena RoRo who, on behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, has been the project manager for the ship's construction since 2013.
  • From February 28 to March 14, completion of the newly built Global Mercy the world's largest civilian hospital ship will be celebrated and she will be open for tours.
  • Stena RoRo has been responsible for the design, contractual arrangements and site supervision of this very special marine construction project.

Ambu Donates 650 Lifesaving Resuscitators to International Charity Mercy Ships as It Celebrates the 65th Birthday of the Ambu® BagTM

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Dienstag, Februar 15, 2022

Like Mercy Ships the Ambu Bag has been saving lives for decades, often providing critically injured patients a second chance at life.

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  • Like Mercy Ships the Ambu Bag has been saving lives for decades, often providing critically injured patients a second chance at life.
  • In late 2021, Ambu marked the Ambu Bags milestone 65th anniversary and will continue the celebration into 2022.
  • The Ambu Bags will be delivered to the Africa Mercy and the newly built Global Mercy, the worlds largest non-governmental hospital ship.
  • Mercy Ships looks forward to an ongoing relationship with Ambu and using the Ambu bags when our ships are in field service in Africa, said Christie VanWinkle , Medical Procurement Manager at Mercy Ships.

Mercy Ships Receives Second $50 Million Transformative Donation from Harry and Linda Fath

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Dienstag, Dezember 14, 2021

Mercy Ships is pleased to announce a second $50 million gift from Harry and Linda Fath of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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  • Mercy Ships is pleased to announce a second $50 million gift from Harry and Linda Fath of Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Harry and Linda first learned of the incredible work Mercy Ships was doing while watching a CBS 60 Minute segment.
  • He learned of Mercy Ships desire for a new second ship that could more than double the life changing care that Mercy Ships provides.
  • Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships said, We are grateful to Harry and Linda Fath for their generous donation.

MSC Group and Mercy Ships Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

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Montag, Dezember 13, 2021

This month MSC Group and Mercy Ships are celebrating a unique ten-year partnership focused on bringing hope and healing in Africa.

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  • This month MSC Group and Mercy Ships are celebrating a unique ten-year partnership focused on bringing hope and healing in Africa.
  • Mercy Ships partnership with the MSC Group and MSC Foundation helps meet these and wider needs, with the MSC Groups cargo business having grown to become a world leader in container shipping and logistics, while MSC Cruises is now the third-largest cruise brand in the world.
  • MSC Cruises stepped in very soon afterwards, providing maritime best practice and ship management expertise to support the Mercy Ships crew.
  • MSC Group provided logistical support and the container delivery of supplies needed to build the Global Mercy.

Global Mercy® Ship Inches Closer to Setting Sail in 2022

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Dienstag, Dezember 7, 2021

Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market , shares in the excitement of the anticipated launch of the Global Mercy, the newest vessel from Mercy Ships .

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  • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market , shares in the excitement of the anticipated launch of the Global Mercy, the newest vessel from Mercy Ships .
  • The Global Mercy is the worlds largest civilian-owned purpose-built hospital ship, with the ability to more than double the surgical and training abilities of Mercy Ships, and is designed to carry out world-class, transformative medical care.
  • In the summer of 2021, representatives from Mercy Ships celebrated the transfer of the newly constructed hospital ship from shipyard to owners.
  • Once fully equipped, the Global Mercy will set to sail to its first stop in Senegal in early 2022.

Proman and Stena jointly develop methanol as the pathway to sustainable shipping

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Donnerstag, Oktober 21, 2021

Methanol offers not only immediate, and urgently required, benefits but the only clear pathway to a sustainable future.

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  • Methanol offers not only immediate, and urgently required, benefits but the only clear pathway to a sustainable future.
  • Proman, one of the world's largest producers of methanol, has together with Stena, a privately owned shipping company operating approximately 140 vessels, decided to take on this challenge.
  • Proman and Stena have uniquely complementary skills enabling them to jointly offer a turn-key solution for the shipping industry to benefit from a methanol-based pathway to a sustainable low-carbon future.
  • Proman is committed to developing sustainable methanol and ammonia as cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, offering a pathway to drastically cutting emissions in power generation, overland transportation, shipping, and industry.

Proman and Stena jointly develop methanol as the pathway to sustainable shipping

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Donnerstag, Oktober 21, 2021

Methanol offers not only immediate, and urgently required, benefits but the only clear pathway to a sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • Methanol offers not only immediate, and urgently required, benefits but the only clear pathway to a sustainable future.
  • Proman, one of the world's largest producers of methanol, has together with Stena, a privately owned shipping company operating approximately 140 vessels, decided to take on this challenge.
  • Proman and Stena have uniquely complementary skills enabling them to jointly offer a turn-key solution for the shipping industry to benefit from a methanol-based pathway to a sustainable low-carbon future.
  • Proman is committed to developing sustainable methanol and ammonia as cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, offering a pathway to drastically cutting emissions in power generation, overland transportation, shipping, and industry.

World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship, the Global Mercy®, To Arrive Soon in Antwerp

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Mittwoch, September 1, 2021

The Global Mercy, the newest hospital ship of Mercy Ships, is in the last leg of the journey to the Port of Antwerp, where it will be further equipped and crewed.

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  • The Global Mercy, the newest hospital ship of Mercy Ships, is in the last leg of the journey to the Port of Antwerp, where it will be further equipped and crewed.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005344/en/
    The Global Mercy (R) sailed through the Suez Canal on the way to a courtesy stop in Malta.
  • The Port of Antwerp has made the arrival of the Global Mercy in Antwerp possible by offering a free berth and support.
  • Volunteers from home and abroad will set up and finish the Global Mercy, the largest private hospital ship in the world.

Crowley & Stena RoRo to assist United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) in acquiring vessels for their Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

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Mittwoch, August 4, 2021
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  • Stena RoRo is included in Crowley's project team, together with Serco and LCE (Life Cycle Engineering).
  • Stena RoRo will also act as broker within the VAM programme and support Crowley & MARAD with the conclusion of contracts for identified candidate vessels fulfilling the operational requirements set by MARAD.
  • "The VAM project represent another milestone in the long-standing cooperation between Crowley and Stena RoRo, dating back to the early 80s," says Per Westling, Managing Director, Stena RoRo.
  • Link to press release from Crowley:
    Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led the development of new marine RoRo, cargo and passenger concepts.