MV Logos II
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[edit] MV Logos II
[edit] The ministry of MV Logos II
The Logos II was purchased in 1989 by Educational Book Exhibits Ltd (EBE), a private, non-profit, charitable organisation registered in the UK. The ship is operated on behalf of EBE by GBA Ships e.V. (formerly known as Good Books for All), a second private, non-profit, charitable organisation registered in Germany. Over 10 million visitors have been welcomed on board for tours, programmes and visits to the floating bookshop. With stops in 338 ports of call, this unique ship visited 82 countries, including Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Near East and many island nations.
[edit] The crew of MV Logos II
MV Logos II has a combined crew and staff of approximately 200, from around 45 different nations, distinct cultures, languages, and backgrounds. The age of people on board ranges from babies a few months old to some people in their seventies. General Christian volunteers usually commit themselves for two years, and must raise their own financial support from friends and churches for their period of service. Qualified personnel, such as Deck Officers and Marine Engineers, commonly serve for shorter periods, also unpaid, as they usually have other work commitments.
[edit] The Purpose of MV Logos II
The main purpose of the ship is to bring knowledge, help and hope to the people of the world, as well as exposing young people to international volunteer work and training in cross-cultural ministry. The ship also provides substantial service in providing affordable quality general and educational literature in her ports of call. More details about her ministry see in Mission Ships.
Volunteer groups from the ship also get involved in practical aid in needy situations, from small-scale building and renovation to larger scale reconstruction, such as building multiple hut shelters in Grenada following a hurricane in 2004.
[edit] The final tour of MV Logos II
After nearly two decades spanning 350 port visits in 81 countries, and more than 10 million visitors, Logos II's service has come to an end. Indeed, the ship was expected to 'retire' last year, but with her replacement OM Logos Hope not yet ready, Logos II was given a new lease of life, embarking on a final literature distribution tour of ports in the Caribbean over the first half of 2008. The gangways closed to the public for the last time on July 14, 2008, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It is fitting that the ship ended her service in the part of the world where she was best known and much loved as 'the book ship'. Over the years, God's provision and faithfulness have been clearly evident.
