Operation Mobilisation - OM Ships

OM Ships

Currently, OM Ships operates one ship cruising all around the world, the MV Logos Hope. The first ship, MV Logos, ran aground on rocks off Tierra del Fuego, Chile, in atrocious weather conditions. Although the ship could not be saved, not a single crewmember was lost or even injured. The skeletal hulk of the ship is still visible and has become something of a tourist attraction over the years. Over a 17-year period, more than seven million people visited MV Logos during 250 ports of call in 102 countries.

Later that year, the former Antonio Lazaro became MV Logos II.

The MV Logos II was retired in February 2009.

The MV Doulos, previously held the record for the oldest ocean-going ship still in service; she was retired at the end of 2009.

MV Logos Hope was launched into service in 2009. Twice the size of the MV Doulos, it provides much greater capacity for operations.

The OM ships visit port cities throughout the world, supplying literature, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, training young people for 'more effective life and service', providing relief and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity.

Since 1970, OM's ships have visited over 480 different ports in 150 countries and territories around the globe. On average, 1 million visitors are welcomed on board every year.

In total, over 30 million visitors have come aboard to purchase from the selection of 6,000 titles available. Titles cover a wide range of subjects, such as science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, philosophy, medicine and children's books, as well as faith and life. The books have been carefully chosen to be of interest to every member of the family, and with the educational, social and moral needs of the local community in mind. Books are on offer at a fraction of their retail value, while in certain ports, books are also donated.