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Official opening in Portsmouth
Celebrations in Portsmouth as the 24 hour facility opens in Flathouse Quay
The Stella Maris seafarers' centre in Portsmouth was officially opened on 9 June 2008 with AOS GB national director Captain Paul Quinn cutting the ribbon. The AOS Portsmouth pastoral team was joined by colleagues from Southampton and local supporters. There was also a warm welcome for some visiting seafarers whose ship was docked in Portsmouth.
Ship visitor Carry Pinto and chaplain |
Thumbs up as a seafarer phones home |
The Stella Maris Seafarers' Centre is a portable building facility which provides telephones and Internet facilities for seafarers within the port. It is open 24 hours a day with members of the AOS pastoral team onhand to offer welcome and support during working hours.