Stella Maris Port Adelaide

15/06/2026

Congratulations to Robert

The Australian Council extends its warmest congratulations to Robert Dunn (Sydney Mission to Seafarers), on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division as part of the King's Birthday Honours.

The appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia is a fitting acknowledgement of the high regard in which Robert is held and the importance of the work undertaken in support of seafarers and the wider community.

The honour recognises a lifetime of service and achievement, and the Mission to Seafarers community joins in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

11/06/2026

The plaque for the Torrens Island Internment Camp discussed in our January 2017 Gangway Bulletin has been removed from its rock base alongside the Torrens Island bridge. It was placed there opposite the entrance to them power station in 2009. My colleague 'Bahudhara' posted this photo of the plaque to Wikipedia: -

11/06/2026

Day of the Seafarer is held annually on 25th June. According to https://www.imo.org/en/about/events/pages/day-of-the-seafarer-2026.aspx "This year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign will focus on revealing the realities of life at sea, highlighting the hardship, pressure and risks that seafarers can face. It will draw particular attention to the challenges of operating in high-risk and conflict-affected areas, while underscoring the essential role seafarers play in keeping the global economy moving.

The campaign will be built around the line: “Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks”. It reflects the fact that seafarers keep global trade moving, while often facing difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. Their contribution is often out of sight, even though they are central to the movement of goods around the world.

The aim is for this year’s Day of the Seafarer to not only recognize seafarers’ contribution but also acknowledge the risks and sacrifices behind it.

The hashtag for this year will be "

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09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

Do not use FB Messenger to contact us except in emergency. Please contact us via WhatsApp and our mobile No. 0413 393 019. Leave a message before 12.45pm Mon to Fri if you wish to get picked up. Although the name of your ship helps, your location (Berth No.) is best for pick up requests.

01/06/2026

Flinders Ports are installing "a designated bus shelter at IH18-20B to serve as a Seafarer Collection/Drop-Off Zone". The shelter will provide information to assist seafarers. Information such as :
WhatsApp contact details +61 413 393 019
Phone numbers - 0413393019, 71277899
Operating hours - Mon to Fri 1pm to 5pm, exc. Public Holidays
Transport booking information - 0413393019, 71277899
Website and/or QR codes - https://www.stellamarisptadl.org/
Emergency or after-hours contacts - 0401821264 or 0438344400
Any other relevant information that may assist visiting seafarers -
Seafarers Centre at 437 Victoria Rd, Taperoo
Email [email protected]
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/portadelaidestellamaris

Seafarers Centre at 437 Victoria Rd, Taperoo, assisting seafarers visiting Port Adelaide.

25/05/2026

The Dock 1 pedestrian bridge was officially opened this month https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1QeEyPodu2/

18/05/2026

Many thanks go to our volunteers for National Volunteer Week during the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (where every contribution matters)

18/05/2026

Today, 18th May, is International Day for Women in Maritime. The day is celebrating women’s contributions and promoting gender equality in the maritime industry.

(The International Day for Women in Maritime was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2021 and has been observed annually since 2022. In 2026, the day falls on May 18. Its purpose is to recognize the contributions of women across maritime professions, including seafaring, engineering, logistics, and leadership roles, while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and diversity in the sector.)

Happy Day for Women in Maritime!