2018 Annual Newsletter

Using ships to reach the most remote people groups with love, mercy and relief in the name of Jesus Christ 

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Dear Friends,

All of us at IMS want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have supported us with prayers, finances and parts over the last year. We also want to provide you with an update on the substantial progress made toward our mission of supporting Christian and humanitarian missions in the South Pacific island area.

Efforts in 2018 were focused in the two main areas of refit for deployment of the m/v Far Horizons and engagement with key organizations operating in Vanuatu to ensure alignment of our goals. For those of you who have not been involved in a ship refit operation, it involves a lot of materials and effort. IMS was blessed this year to have received everything we needed in terms of financial, material and labor support.

Here is a list of the many refit projects we were able to complete this year, thanks to our supporters and volunteers:

  

• Rebuild of helm guest quarters to now sleep 3 people, including storage, heat/AC and shower facilities

• Rebuild of lower helm station and hallway including flooring, storage, wood work, ceiling, walls and lighting

• Refurbishment of lower guest quarters to now sleep 6 people, by building additional bunks and shower facilities

• Verified the operation of the single-side band radio, VHF radio and long range radar units

• Replaced curtains throughout to improve privacy and keep the interior cooler

• Rebuild of fuel injector pump, filters and starting battery of starboard generator

• Installation of new intake fans for engine room

• Refurbishment of aft water tank for storage 750 gallons of fresh water

• Brought wiring of galley stove up to code

• Replacement of main raw water pump for heat/AC supply

• Repaired steering system hydraulic leaks

• Moved Far Horizons to new dockage for more reliable power supply

Looking forward to 2019 projects:

•Refurbish galley cabinets, replace stove

•Rebuild utility / laundry room

•Rebuild stairwells

•Modernize sewage treatment system

•Refurbish hydraulic power pack and crane

•Rebuild forward potable water tank

•Donation of materials or parts are always welcome! 

We are very thankful to the Lord Jesus for His provision and blessing this year.

We humbly ask for your prayers and support to help us continue our mission, and to follow our progress on our Blog.

Sincerely, 

Eric and Mary Lamoray, 

President and 

Sec/Treasurer of IMS, Inc.