Apostleship of the Sea launches maritime emergency fund

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By Mike Wackett

23/06/2014

AoS has launched a maritime emergency fund which aims to provide fast and modest cash grants to seafarers in difficulties. The dedicated fund is designed to respond to emergency financial or welfare requests from seafarers or their families in less than 24 hours, taking the immediate pressure off stressful situations.

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