OM Ships International

GBA Ships Florence (dba OM Ships International) seeks to support the international efforts described below. This support is provided through fundraising, the sales of books, and the provision of administrative support. OM Ships International is the organization operating Logos Hope and Doulos Hope. The OM "Ships Ministry" began in 1970 as part of the global Christian training and outreach movement, OM International. Since then OM's ships have visited over 450 different ports in over 150 countries and territories and welcomed 47 million visitors on board. The goal of OM Ships International is to share knowledge, help, and hope to the people of the world. We do this by supplying vital literature resources, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, providing needed relief, and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity. The ships visit each port for several weeks each and open the gangways to hundreds and sometimes thousands of visitors each day. On average, over one million visitors have been welcomed onboard every year! The floating book fairs offer over 6,000 titles, providing many visitors their first-ever opportunity to purchase quality educational Christian literature. An international crew and staff of volunteers live and work on the ships. Teams from the ship go into surrounding areas to supply aid and community care. In each port, the ship's crew joins local churches to bring hope and show love to people whatever their circumstance, culture, or background.