Logos Hope

Christmas Eve is coming! Ship's company is ready to celebrate one of the brightest holidays in the World!

Every morning we smell the wonderful aroma all around. A heartfelt thank you to our bakers for their diligent work behind the scenes ☺️🥯

Kicking it with Logos Hope in Madagascar! ⚽️

Unlocking the magic of words one letter at a time ✨✏️

Sailing with Logos Hope is like being part of a floating world! 🌍 With around 350 incredible crewmembers, representing 65 different nationalities, every day is a celebration of diversity, unity and shared dreams. 🚢✨

Anchors aweigh! Logos Hope sails into Toamasina, Madagascar! 🚢🌍 Excitement is in the air as we look forward to welcoming the vibrant heart of the people in this port!📚⚓

🛠️✨ Ship Engineer Appreciation Post ✨🛠️

Let's give a huge shoutout to the unsung heroes behind the scenes - our incredible ship engineers! 🚢⚙️ Their dedication keeps our vessel sailing smoothly, turning challenges into triumphs on the high seas. 🌊

From navigating complex systems to maintaining the heartbeat of our ships, these skilled professionals are the backbone of our maritime adventures. 🌐💙 Their expertise and commitment shine bright, making every journey safe and seamless.

To our ship engineers: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and we're grateful for the precision and passion you bring to the job every day. 🙌🔧 Your commitment to excellence keeps our maritime dreams afloat! ⛴️✨

Sailing the seas of knowledge 📚⚓! Logos Hope, the largest floating bookfair in the world, is celebrating the dedication and hard work that brings books and hope to every corner of the globe. Let's keep the pages turning and the dreams soaring! 🌏📖

Exploring the hidden gems of Antsiranana, where vibrant streets, stunning landscapes, and warm smiles welcome you at every turn. 🏞️🌆🇲🇬

⚡ Lighting up Logos Hope with their expertise! Our talented electricians on board Logos Hope, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 🛳️💡

Touching down in Madagascar! Logos Hope has officially arrived! 🌍🇲🇬 We're bubbling with enthusiasm as we've docked here, ready to embark on a journey of sharing knowledge, help and hope.

Visiting Tanzania has been an incredible part of our Logos Hope journey. The warm welcome and support we've received has filled our hearts with gratitude. 📚🇹🇿

Every moment here has been a treasure. Your rich culture and the warmth of your people have made this leg of our voyage unforgettable.

Thank you, Tanzania, for being a part of sharing knowledge, help and hope! Your support means the world to us. 🚢❤️🌍

Esnart (right) from Zambia, has been on board Logos Hope for almost 2 years!

She says, 'My favorite thing about the ship is how we can relate to one another even though we are culturally different.'

Sailing the seas of knowledge with Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair! 📚⚓A remarkable voyage with 65 nationalities and 350 dedicated crew members on board, uniting to bring books and cultures to every port. 🌍📖

'Hi my name is Russel. I am 25 years old and I come from Zimbabwe.

This is my first time going outside of my comfort zone away from home. Joining the ship can be a long process but I had the support of my family and friends which was a big factor in me being here! I get to interact with different people from all different cultures which has always been a dream of mine.

The ship has helped me to grow as a person. I can notice a difference in myself even from a month ago. Here on Logos Hope with our crew's diversity, there is a big opportunity to grow and learn from each other!

My job is to clean all public spaces here on board and fold the laundry. It has taught me to be more humble in my life and work not only for me but also for others!

⚓ The anticipation is building as we get ready to make waves in Dar Es Salaam! Logos Hope is here, and we can't wait to share the journey with you. Stay tuned for exciting updates! 🌊🚢

Asante Sana Kenya, for your warm hospitality and heartfelt welcomes! 🇰🇪❤️

Kenya

Logos Hope 🚢 is more than a ship; it's a anchor of knowledge, help, and hope. 🌍📚🤝 Our time in Mombasa has led us to schools across Kenya, where we're sharing the gift of education, offering a helping hand and nurturing hope in the hearts of young minds.

Thank you for having us! Together, we sail towards a brighter future. ⛵🇰🇪

🌍 Celebrating International Translation Day! 🗺️

In a world as diverse as ours, where languages are the vibrant threads that weave together countless cultures, reminds us of the bridges we build through words. 📚✨

From local flavors to global ideas, translators are the unsung heroes who make it possible for us to understand, appreciate, and learn from one another. 🌐🤝

Let's celebrate the power of language to connect, inspire, and create a world that's richer for its differences. 🌏❤️

🚢 World Maritime Day 🌊

Logos Hope and Doulos Hope, two beacons of hope in the maritime world, are committed to investing in the future generation, sharing knowledge, help and hope. Our teams continue to work to consider how we can best care for the environment as we do so, in both the small and bigger ways! 🚢⚓

Rooted in Kenya 🌱
Our team is on a mission to help restore the beauty of our coastlines, one mangrove at a time. Together, we're planting hope, growth, and a sustainable future for our planet. 🇰🇪💚

Firefighting 🔥

Logos Hope crewmembers have regular drills and training. Most recently, our new crewmembers were required to experience extinguishing a real, but supervised, fire.

We prioritize safety on board, and as part of the training, everyone will have the chance to use a fire blanket, as well as a foam and water extinguisher, to help ensure each person is better equipped with the necessary skills for life on board a ship.

Lifeboat drill! ⚓

We regularly lower our lifeboats for training purposes. It give us the chance to learn and grow in our roles and life long lessons!

One lifeboat team contains 6 trained crewmembers, including an experienced officer.

Come on board and learn new skills for life with us! 🛳️

Meet the Crew

Mimi Santos from Brazil, joined Logos Hope last year in September. Now she is a vital part of our floating family and crew and works in our bookfair. 🛳️

"I heard about the ship 6 years ago but didn't really think about joining the volunteer program. As time went on, I had the feeling that maybe it could be something for myself. Once I joined last September and I saw the ship sharing so much hope to all the countries it visited, I felt at peace with my decision. After being here, I can say I love it on board Logos Hope and I'm excited to sail with the ship for another year!" ⚓

Welcoming new crew!

We are excited to welcome our new crew, who will be joining us for the next one or two years. They will have the opportunity to grow and learn and travel the world, meeting and serving thousands of visitors every day.

Maybe one day, we'll even see you on board! ⚓

"Hi, I am Emily Irvine. I was born in the UK, 26 years ago. Since then I have become a primary school teacher. Last year in September, I have had the privilege to be a teacher on board Logos Hope.

I really value the experience of teaching on board Logos Hope, where we can individualize our teaching in small classes and create a safe space for the children. We are able to use the local environments to enhance our learning as we travel from port to port and create a unique school experience."

Tell us what your chosen role would be on board the ship in the comments below!

Deck Crew Training

People come and go in our departments, so it helps to hold regular trainings for our crewmembers. As we sail from port to port it can be challenging at times. That's why it's important to be prepared. We learn lots of skills which are vital to know for life at sea. ⚓

Our training here in Kenya has been a fantastic experience and allows us to learn and grow too, as we share knowledge, help and hope.

International Literacy Day 📚📖✨

Logos Hope and Doulos Hope celebrate a special day today. It's International Literacy day!

Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and makes sense of the world.

"Education is the most powerful [tool] with which you can change the world." - Nelson Mandela

We love hearing your stories of how the books you've found in our bookfairs have made a real difference to you!

We love welcoming you to the world's largest floating bookfair! We are thrilled to meet and connect with people all around the world. Our bookfair team are ready and excited to meet and welcome you on board today. 📚🚢

Over 60 different nationalities, on one ship!

We are very excited to get to know the beautiful country of Kenya! Here in Mombasa we have already had the opportunity to connect and form new friendships. Thank you for welcoming us!

Crossing The Equator! 🌍

Logos Hope recently entered the southern hemisphere as the ship sailed to her next region! Crew had fun participating in an old seafarer tradition as she did so, where crewmembers were blindfolded and had fun with some water games!

Jambo Mombasa!🇰🇪

'Logos Hope' has arrived in Kenya on her maiden visit!

Many remember the visit of our sister ship 'Doulos' to Kenya in 2005. This time, it's the crew of 'Logos Hope' that are excited to meet and interact with the people of Mombasa!

Throwback to Basra! 🇮🇶

A few months ago Logos Hope had arrived in Basra, Iraq on her first ever visit!
Our crew recall having a great time connecting and making friendships with the people there!

The Middle East!

Since the beginning of 2023 Logos Hope has been visiting countries in the Middle East Sharing knowledge, Help and Hope. Our crew are honoured to be a part of the rich culture and hospitality of the nations of this region.

Our Crewmembers are grateful for being able to connect with the people and make some amazing friendships. We were honoured to welcome 496315 visitors from 8 countries and 11 ports.

We look forward to coming back in the region very soon!

Shukran!

Crew Stories - Edward David

Edward David first joined GBA Ships in 1987 on Doulos. At the time he had joined as an engine watchkeeper. In his 30 years of service Edward worked in various roles, such as preparation of the ship's arrival in many ports, schedule planning, surveys, as associate director and in leadership development.

In 2022 Edward took over the role of Managing Director of Logos Hope, overseeing the community on board. “What I like about the onboard community is that people are eager to learn and grow in order to contribute to a cause greater than themselves. I enjoy working and serving with a team and knowing that what we do has a lasting impact.”

Edward lives on board with his wife Heather and they have two children.

Oman!🇴🇲

We have had an amazing experience over the last few weeks in Muscat and Salalah. Many recall the amazing hospitality the people of Oman have shown the crew. Being able to connect with such welcoming people was definitely an highlight. Our crew thanks all who visited the bookfair and events making the visit full of memories.

Nature 🏞

Our crew loves nature!
On Logos Hope we often partner with other organisations in the ports we visit by doing activities such as gardening, cleaning and much more!

Happy International Friendship Day!

We value the importance of relationships, life is better to do with a friend ☺️

With every new port we go to, we get to meet amazing new friends from different parts of the world, and we also bring some of them to you!