Virtual Coffee Chat

Join INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIPBROKERS, SOUTH AFRICA for our next virtual Coffee Chat!

What does a day in the life of a Port Chaplain really look like? Join us as we take a closer look at the work of The Mission to Seafarers in Durban, exploring the important role chaplaincy plays in supporting seafarers who arrive in our ports — often far from home, their families and familiar surroundings.

Speaker Bio:
Rev. Dr. Forbes Maupa has served as Port Chaplain with The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) in Durban since 2023, bringing more than 20 years of experience in ordained ministry and church leadership to his work supporting seafarers.

Throughout his ministry, Rev. Dr. Maupa has held senior leadership positions, including serving as a Rector and Archdeacon. He is also a qualified canon lawyer and contributes to various church legal bodies, bringing a unique combination of pastoral, leadership and legal expertise to his work.

As Port Chaplain, he plays an important role in supporting the wellbeing of seafarers visiting the Port of Durban, providing pastoral care, companionship and practical support to those who spend long periods away from home and their families. He also represents chaplaincy on key port committees in Durban, contributing to discussions that impact the seafarer community and the wider maritime environment.

During this Coffee Chat, Rev. Dr. Maupa will take us behind the scenes of his work as a Port Chaplain, sharing insights into “A Day in the Life of the Durban Mission to Seafarers” and the vital role chaplaincy plays in the lives of seafarers arriving in one of South Africa’s busiest ports.

To register to join us for free on MS TEAMS. This event is open to students, members, tutors and supporters. For more information, contact our offices at 031 824 1388 / ics@icssa.co.za