On Tuesday, September 17^th at Gazebo Mare – Cyprus Marine Club Limited (C.M.C.L) hosted their first Get Together after the summer break.

The President of C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited, Capt. Eberhard Koch, in his opening statement, before giving the floor to the speaker, welcomed the new Corporate Members of the Cyprus Marine Club.

One Global Insurance Broking Ltd and Michael Kyprianou Law Firm as well as Ms Sabine Teller – new Individual Member.

The President  further announced the  events schedule for 2024 –  WINE & DINE event  opened for members and their spouses taking place on October 5^th at Ktima Gerolemo, Omodos  and then regular Get Together on 31^st October with  RIGHTSHIP. On December 3^rd Mr. Julian Bray, Editor in-Chief, Tradewinds has accepted the Club’s invitation to  “walk the talk” for the Club Members.

The CMC will also participate in the Thalassa Event, organized by Shipping Deputy Ministry this year scheduled for October 19^th..   Last but not least, the New Year’s Gala date has also been set for 17^th January 2025.

The speaker of the evening Revd. John Attenborough, Regional Director, Middle East and South Asia  & Chjaplain to Cyprus Ports. , delighted Guests with a presentation about the Past, Present & Future of Mission to Seafarers looking at the Global, Regional and local work of the society.

Revd John Attenborough is amongst the most experienced port chaplains of the Mission to Seafarers and has served with distinction in Mombasa, Antwerp, Tilbury and Medway, Southampton, and now Cyprus.  Throughout his ministry, John has demonstrated a strong commitment to seafarers’ welfare, as well as building and leading dynamic volunteer teams.

Revd. John Attenborough delved on the importance of the welfare of all seafarers who are the life blood of the Maritime Industry. The Mission to Seafarers is 168 years old and since the beginning the Welfare of Seafarers and their families has been at the very heart of what the society believes in. Being that ‘friendly face’ and some one that Seafarers can trust is of vital importance.

The enchanting presentation of Mission to Seafarers  brought on further fascinating conversations among an enthusiastic audience, who explored interesting topics with our speaker and continued sharing their thoughts during the Italian Evening.

A very warm thank you to Gazebo Management, Chef and the entire staff for the exquisite, Italian food.