[Køge, Denmark]Here is an update of the work that has been done this year. When I joined the Logos Hope in February, there was no carpet and no furniture in the rooms that are presented in this video (well, we ate on wooden board in the dining room). I hope it gives you a better idea of the progress that has been made...

Here is an update concerningthe work that was done recently

Logos Lounge

The Logos Lounge is our conférence room. During several month, it was used as a mess for people working in the project.

Before, we met in the Experience deck (unfinished). This Deck will welcome the public in the future.

But now, we have a nice room to host conferences, prayer night, worship night and Sunday service!

Mess

The Mess is the dining room for people in working clothes.

Before renovation:

Today:

Book Fair, Book Hold, Library

Painting the anchor

Work in progress...

Some work still need to be done for the Hope Theater and the Experience Deck

To be continued

[Køge, Denmark]Every 6 months people come and people leave. With the renewal of the crew, security teams have to be updated too. I joined a team that ensures the safety of the ship. Every week we have a drill with life boats to abandon the ship in case of emergency. We also have a weekly exercise against the fire. Contrary to what I imagined when I arrived on board, the greater danger on a ship is not water but fire. The Logos Hope is a small city with accommodation areas, an electricity power station and a kitchen that prepares 1200 meals a day. We must be ready to cope with various situations. A fire in the kitchen will be different from one in engine room. My role in this  team is to provide support to the firefighters’ team who is specially trained to attack the fire. I bring hoses or I evacuate the areas of the 'disaster'. I really enjoyed being part of these exercises.

One of the core values of OM ships is to serve with excellence. These drills put words into practice for me, for I'm glad that my responsibilities are broader than the information technology area. I can learn to work as a team so that the ship is in a safe place where we feel good to live and work.

The Chief mate explains how to use one of the radio

[Køge, Denmark]The first STEPers have just arrived on board. What? Are we getting rid of the book Fair to transform the Logos Hope into the biggest floating gym? Not quite. These Steppers are not like the aerobics device that slim legs and hips. (the hundreds of stair on board are enough for that). A STEPer is someone who joins the ship for a Short Term Exposure Program.
During 3 months, they will have the opportunity to work in different departments (galley, deck, engine room, accommodation ...) and enjoy the ministry and the life on board.
For this first STEP organized aboard the Logos Hope, they are a 22 from 11 countries. Nice mixture! They also bring a wind of energy, as all of them look pretty motivated to help  build this ship!

The new French community!