Logos Hope arrives for final outfitting

Operation Mobilisation’s newest vessel, Logos Hope, has arrived in Kiel after completing a two-year conversion project in Croatia.

The Faroe Islands-registered vessel will be used to transport vital literature resources, aid supplies and an all-volunteer crew committed to serving port communities around the world.

Major contracted works completed during the time in Trogir, Croatia include enhancing the onboard accommodation and installing a whole new deck for hosting visitors, including the Logos Hope book fair. Along with other works, the vessel’s ventilation and sprinkler systems were also substantially upgraded and the bridge completely rebuilt.

The vessel’s final outfitting will include furnishing the Visitor Experience, onboard community facilities and other areas where the visiting public will be hosted in the future. The outfitting is expected to take six months and although Logos Hope will have limited scope to host visitors in this period, booked groups will be welcome.

“The arrival of Logos Hope in Kiel is a great milestone toward the completion of the project. We look back with thankfulness to see the Lord's mercy and faithfulness. People, finance, plans and prayers have come together to make this day a reality. And we look forward with confidence that Lord will continue to lead us. We can see the moment approaching when the ship will begin active service,” said Logos Hope Project Director Lloyd Nicholas, Australia.