An Fong 168 Grounding
On Wednesday 5th February while trying to leave Stanley Harbour the An Fong 168 ran aground into what is left of the wreck the Charles Cooper. With assistance from the Sulivan launches she managed to move off but the wind was against her and she ended up parrallel to Ross Road between the Public Jetty […]
Welfare Gifts
As you may have noticed it is the season we see the Jiggers back in for their licensing and some transhipping so we at the Mission have been putting some drawstring bags with our logo on them together with some toiletries and sweets to send out to each crew member. This way we can ensure […]
New Translator
Here at the Mission we are always looking for ways to make communications between us and the Seafarers easier. We have recently purchased a little translator which works offline once you have downloaded the languages. This enables us to speak into it and it will then translate into the chosen language, it also allows them […]
New Transport for Seafarers
The Lighthouse Seafarers Mission has purchased a 9 seater Renault traffic with donated money from the Argos Georgia Tragedy and a Donation from a local event. This way the money goes to assist more Seafarers when they are ashore. The first couple from the SIL were given a lift up to the Store and back […]
Christmas Tree Festival 2024
If you live overseas or didn’t get the chance to visit the Parish Hall for the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Festival here is a little preview of what you missed.
UniSpirit
The new Falklands Cargo vessel Unispirit spent Christmas anchored out so they received their Christmas goodies in time for the New Year. We sometimes forget that everything we need or want to buy in our shops has probably been brought in by this vessel. So a Big thank you from all Falkland Islands Residents.
Christmas Cheer for Falklands Vessels
The Lighthouse Seafarers Mission had the chance to host the Lillibet crew for lunch over the Christmas period this year, which was enjoyed by all.
Argos Georgia
The Tragic Loss of Argos Georgia in July 2024 was a tremendous shock to everyone both in the Falklands and around the world. The crew will always be remembered, both those who survived and those whose lives were sadly lost. Our heartfelt condolences go to their families and loved ones. A private Memorial Service was […]
Hunter Crew – Film Stars
Sure Foundation have paid for 50% of the Mission’s WiFi for 2 years, this enables us to share the package with our Seafarers so they can make contact with home, which is very important to them. Sure Foundation via Orchard PR and with the assistance of Oly Dempster, arranged to take some footage in the […]
Gifts for Jigger Crew
This year the Mission gave out useful draw string bags to the crew’s from the Fortuna Jiggers as they came ashore to do their Health and Safety Training. They were very well received as you will see from the Photograph. Having trialled this we have now ordered sufficient for ALL crew (Jigger or otherwise) to […]
