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Mercy Ships Houston Soirée

February 6, 2025

At the Crystal Ballroom in the Rice Hotel in Houston, 280 guests from the American shipping and trading community invited by the Mercy Ships Cargo Day Houston Committee, celebrated Cargo Day in the Americas. This inaugural Mercy Ships Soirée in Houston, powered by industry giants Stena Bulk, Scorpio Group, and Teekay, kicked off what’s set to become an unmissable annual event. 

“After the Houston Chapter of Mercy Ships Cargo Day hosted their first Charity Event, we realized how people care about helping others.  From Committee Members to the Masses who attended. It reminds me that no one becomes poor from giving. Why should we not always lend a helping hand when we can, and this is what happened here in Houston on February 6. We have only just begun and with the help of many we will continue to grow helping thousands in the future.” 
Doug Martin, Shipbroker Howe Robinson 

 

Johan Jäwert, General Manager and Head at Stena Bulk USA, welcomed guests to the exclusive Soirée. This movement has united the global shipping industry to raise vital funds for Mercy Ships’ humanitarian work. Attendees learned about Mercy Ships and the life-changing impact of their hospital ships in Africa while enjoying an evening of inspiration, networking, and opportunities to contribute.

Doug Martin, Chairman of the Mercy Ships Cargo Day Houston Committee proposed a toast in honor of Tim Webb, founder of the Mercy Ships Cargo Day initiative. 

Oscar Webb from BRS explained how Cargo Day works. He introduced the online fundraising initiative created by the shipping industry, inviting the entire ecosystem to participate and pointed out Cargo Day 2025 which will be kicked-off on November 5.

Amandeep Chadha, from Scorpio expressed his deep appreciation for Mercy Ships that holds a special place in his heart. He was honored to be part of this inaugural event and emphasized the vital impact of Mercy Ships, encouraging everyone to support its mission in any way they can.

 

During the evening, the US brokers of the year, Oscar Webb (BRS) and Danny Mulligan (MJLF) and US Charterer of the year Henry Walker (Trafigura) were celebrated as the biggest Cargo Day 2024 US contributors along with Interlink Maritime and NEU Shipping significant contributions.  

 

The Auction led by Wayne Wheat was one of the highlights of the Soirée. The donated items raised a total of 124’100$. Thanks those vital funds raised, more children like Fifalina will be able to receive life-saving surgeries.

Bryce Wagner, Mercy Ships Executive Director of Global Corporate Partnerships congratulated the shipping companies and the auction winners in attendance who raised 300’000$ during the evening, which will be doubled by Mercy Ships UK partners.

 

The winners of the Auction are:

  • 2 pairs Custom Boots certificate from Republic Boot Company – Michael Baker, Trafigura and Daniel Mitchell, Oil Brokerage
  • Miranda Lambert Guitar – Michael Manuello, Vitol
  • Astros Autographed Shirt and signed full team World Series Bat with Certificate auction house – Robbie Allam, Trafigura
  • Global Mercy Ship Model – Michael Loeffel, Lighthouse Chartering

The Soirée pictures

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