The digital age has arrived for those with the technology. For millions of others, access to computers, broadband Internet and fax machines remains out of reach. In developing nations, printed material is still the main method of communicating information and knowledge.
Realising that need, OM Ships International operate floating Book Fairs that bring quality and educational literature to port communities. To date, the vessels Logos, Logos II and Doulos have called at over 150 countries and distributed 30 million books.

Each ship is staffed by an international crew of Christians who volunteer their time on board as a practical expression of their faith. Through their service and generous agreements with book publishers, the selection on board is offered at prices affordable to citizens of developing countries
In areas of particular need, crew donate literature to libraries, colleges and universities. Educational institutions in Sri Lanka damaged by the 2004 tsunami gratefully accepted books worth £16,000 when Doulos recently called at the region. Crew also regularly participate in development projects and medical relief in the different ports of call.
Accompanying this practical work, the vessel offers conferences and teaching seminars to further assist local communities. Onboard facilities allow several hundred people to attend a range of programmes, from cultural events for schoolchildren to AIDS presentations in developing nations.
Each year, over one million people come on board, stretching resources and the crew. To meet that need, a larger vessel, Logos Hope, is undergoing final renovations in Kiel, Germany. With sufficient finances and crew, Logos Hope offers the possibility for OM Ships International to continue serving the world’s neediest.

Each ship is staffed by an international crew of Christians who volunteer their time on board as a practical expression of their faith. 

Logos Hope is the latest OM Ship to take to the waves offering even more books, conference facilities and opportunities for people to have access to books and tolearn more about the Christian faith.} For more information on OM Ships International
visit www.omships.org