Past news and events
Sir Jimmy Savile
The much-loved television personality helps AOS GB to help seafarers worldwide.
New national director meets the teams
Meeting the team in Tilbury: (left to right) Deacon Daniel Mulcahy, chaplain to the Medway ports; Fr Patsy Foley, port chaplain to Tilbury; ship visitor Chris Newman; outgoing AOS national director Chris York; new national director Paul Quinn; ship visitor David Caruana; ship visitor Roger Hammond |
In memory of Leopoldo
The AOS international network supporting the family of a young Filipino fisher tragically lost at sea off the coast of Scotland
Stormy weather
Alongside with seafarers in the turbulent Spring of 2008
Papal award for Chris York
As he prepares to retire, the national director of AOS GB is made a Knight of St Gregory.
Easter 2008
Sustaining seafarers in their faith
Goodbye to Austin Dolan
Our lay chaplain retires after five years caring for seafarers in the port of Blyth.
Lenten Campaign 2008
The theme of this year's campaign, led by ICMA UK, is "One ship, one crew, many cultures".
Fundraising on the Road to Santiago
Supporters from a school in Wales cycle to Santiago de Compostela to raise funds for AOS GB.
The sinking of the Ice Prince
When a cargo ship sank off the Devon coast, port chaplain Louise Carter was on hand to offer pastoral care to the traumatised crew. This story appears on the AOS international website.
Memorial Mass for Stella Gallagher
Friends and colleagues of the late Stella Gallagher pay tribute to the former manager of the South Shields seafarers' centre.
Port of Teignmouth
Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and supporters, seafarers have a new facility in Teignmouth.
Open day in South Shields
Spreading the word about AOS in North East England
Stronger together
Volunteers in the Humber region coming together on retreat at Ampleforth
Appointment of a new trustee
David Savage, who cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for AOS GB, joins the Board of Trustees.
New seafarers' centre in Hull
The new ecumenical seafarers' centre is open!
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Riders to the Sea
Two veterans of the tanker industry have completed a bike ride from Lands End to John O'Groats raising money for seafarers along the way.
John Hughes (left) and David Savage at the start of their ride
Prestigious award for an AOS volunteer
Jo Norton, ship visitor in the port of Blyth, is named "Catholic Woman of the Year".
Tea for all
The fire on the historic tea clipper Cutty Sark reminds us of the importance of maritime trade to the British way of life.
Taking steps for seafarers
A magnificent effort from two supporters who completed the Coast to Coast Walk in aid of AOS GB.
click here to read how the sponsored walk raised more than money
Celebrating volunteers
Volunteers of the Humber region gather to pray, talk and celebrate.
New vehicle for AOS in Immingham
Thanks to a magnificent fundraising effort by parishioners of St Anthony's Church in Leeds.
Lessons from the MSC Napoli
AOS GB considers the lessons of the container ship disaster early in 2007.