On 29 April 2019 Rev Aaron Ironside was appointed as the Society’s Port Chaplain with additional responsibilities as National Chaplain.
Contact Aaron: chaplain@iss.org.nz 021 59 57 59
For 20 years until September 2018, our Chaplain was Major David Millar, a commissioned Salvation Army Officer.
David retired in September 2018. His retirement was marked by a function at the Seafarers centre in December 2018. <Full Story>
David was often assisted by his wife, Ofelia. A Filipina, Ofelia was often called upon to assist with welfare situations involving Filipino seafarers.
David was also the Sailors Society’s Honorary National chaplain.
Chaplain David Millar about to board a ship at Chelsea Sugar Wharf
Ofelia Millar at the Auckland International Seafarers Centre
