Formerly a Norwegian ferry, the Caribbean Mercy was acquired by Mercy Ships in 1994. In her 12-year history as a Mercy Ship, the Caribbean Mercy visited 137 total ports, conducting field service assignments in 56 port visits to 13 different developing nations, primarily in Central America and the Caribbean basin. An average crew of 120 volunteers from more than 20 nations served onboard.

Lifetime Achievements

• Since 1994, crew onboard the Caribbean Mercy have offered close to 289,000 services, at a value of over $120 million USD and with 348,800 people as direct beneficiaries.
• Performed more than 7,000 operations such as cataract removal, strabismus, dental and orthopaedic procedures.
• Treated more than 54,300 people in village medical clinics.
• Performed 18,200 dental treatments.
• Taught more than 1,500 local health care and professional workers, who have in turn trained many others in primary health care.
• Trained local medical professionals in modern health care techniques to carry on after the ship’s departure.
• Delivered more than $2.4 million USD of medical equipment, hospital supplies and medicines.
• Completed more than 140 construction and agriculture projects including schools, clinics, orphanages and water wells.
• Demonstrated the love of God to people in 56 port visits in 13 different developing nations.