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#3 1. årgang August 2014

News from the Danish Seamen’s Mission

En mand og hans skib A man and his ship

Fisk og fadervor Fish and The Lord’s Prayer

Frederikshavn Sømandshjem The Seamen’s Home in Frederikshavn

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Waves Nr. 3, august 2014, 1. årgang Udgives af: Indenlandsk Sømandsmission Published by: The Danish Seamen’s Mission

Brug os!

Ansvh. redaktør Executive Editor: Generalsekretær Nicolaj Wibe Redaktør Editor: Hanne Baltzer, tlf. 2288 4496 Mail: hab@somandsmissionen.dk Oplag Print run: 3400 Årsabonnement Yearly subscription: 200 Dkr. Layout og tryk Layout and print: Jørgen Thomsen Elbo A/S Forsidebillede: Jens Nørgaard Nielsen ejer SATURN; Danmarks mindste coaster. Måske også den mest velholdte. (foto: Hanne Baltzer) Coverphoto: Jens Noergaard Nielsen owns SATURN, the smallest, and perhaps the most well kept, coaster in Denmark. (Photo: Hanne Baltzer)

GRØNLAND

Sømandshjemmet Nuuk/Godthåb Marinevej 3, 3900 Nuuk Tlf. 00 299 32 10 29 Mail: nuuk@soemandshjem.gl www.soemandshjem.gl Sømandshjemmet Sisimiut/ Holsteinsborg Frederik IX´s Plads 5 3911 Sisimiut Tlf. 00 299 86 41 50 Mail: sisimiut@soemandshjem.gl www.soemandshjem.gl Sømandshjemmet Aasiaat/ Egedesminde Sammiarneq 9 3950 Aasiaat Tlf. 00 299 89 27 11 Mail: aasiaat@soemandshjem.gl www.soemandshjem.gl

Indenlandsk Sømandsmission Havnepladsen 1, 7100 Vejle Tlf. 0045 – 3393 2543 Fax 0045 – 3393 2541 info@somandsmissionen.dk www.somandsmissionen.dk Facebook: Indenlandsk Sømandsmission Kontorets medarbejdere træffes mandag – fredag k. 9.15 – 15.00 Sømandsmissionens gavekonto: Giro 8003300 Bank 9541 8003300

DANMARK

Hotel Bethel Sømandshjem Nyhavn 22 1051 København K Tlf. 33 13 03 70 Mail: info@hotel-bethel.dk www.hotel-bethel.dk Hotel Frederikshavn Sømandshjem Tordenskjoldsgade 15 B 9900 Frederikshavn Tlf. 98 42 09 77 Mail: info@fshotel.dk www.fshotel.dk

International Seamens Club Sverigesgade 1 8000 Aarhus C Tlf. 86 12 15 99 Mail: seamensclub.aarhus@mail.dk www.seamensclubaarhus.dk Hotel Aalborg Østerbro 27, 9000 Aalborg Tlf. 98121900 Mail: info@hotel-aalborg.com www.hotel-aalborg.com Feriehjemmet Aggershøj Møllevejen 50 5960 Marstal Tlf. 62 53 13 49 Mail: ssa@somandsmissionen.dk Sømandscafeen Bredgade 5 6960 Hvide Sande Tlf. 23262226 Mail: rbc@somandsmissionen.dk

Kontakt sømandsmissionærerne • Finn Løvlund Pedersen, Esbjerg. Tlf. 20733806. • Simon Skovgaard Ambrosen, Marstal. Tlf. 29822771. • Jørgen Bech Knudsen, Århus Tlf. 28655277. • Jørgen Erik Larsen, Sorø Tlf. 23430568. • Moses Sloth, Aalborg Tlf. 22439023 • Leif Rasmussen, Strandby Tlf. 20293738.

Grønland Greenland

Sømandshjem i Grønland har nu tre stjerner Seamen’s Homes in Greenland now carry three stars Sømandshjemmene i Sisimiut og Nuuk er nu renoveret, og sømandshjemmet i Aasiaat tilbygger 10 nye værelser. Det sker pga. øget efterspørgsel. Konkret betyder de mange forbedringer, at alle vores sømandshjem nu er klassificeret med tre stjerner for såvel overnatnings- som konferencedelen. Alle tre sømandshjem ligger ved havnen.

Hvert sømandshjem ledes af et lederpar i samarbejde med vores administration i Danmark. Derforuden er der danske unge og flere lokale medarbejdere. Gennem skibs- og havnebesøg tilstræber vi at have god kontakt til søfolk, fiskere og hvem, der ellers færdes på havnen.

Siden 1969 har Sømandsmissionen været i Grønland, og i de første mange år var sømandshjemmene for sømænd og fiskere, som havde brug for mad, en seng at sove i og hjemlig atmosfære. I dag er sømandshjemmene stadig en vigtig brik i Sømandsmissionens arbejde, men de drives også som hoteller, der er åbne for alle.

Så uanset om du er turist, på forretningsrejse eller håndværker, der har brug for overnatning, eller du er på udkig efter egnede lokaler til næste møde, kursus eller konference, kan vi hjælpe dig. Vi forsøger at være med til ”at gøre en positiv forskel” i de lokalområder, hvor vi bor. Find vores kontaktoplysninger på side 2. •

Håndværkere har haft travlt med at renovere og bygge nyt. Se det flotte resultat – i Sisimiut, Nuuk og Aasiaat. Workers have been working hard to construct and renovate. See the great results in Sisimiut, Nuuk and Aasiaat.

Åben atmosfære Fælles for hjemmene er, at kristendommen er vores grundlag. Gennem menneskelig omsorg, samtaler, en kop kaffe, et måltid mad eller en god seng prøver vi at skabe en varm og åben atmosfære for vores gæster.

The Seamen’s Homes in Sisimiut and Nuuk have now been renovated, and the Seamen’s Home in Aasiaat is adding ten new rooms due to the rising demand. More concretely this has brought about a long range of improvements and it means that all our Seamen’s Homes are now classified as threestar hotels, in regard to accommodation as well as conference facilities. All three Seamen’s Homes are located by the harbor. The Seamen’s Mission has been present in Greenland since 1969, and in the early years the homes were meant for sailors and fishermen who were in need of food, a place to

sleep, and a homely atmosphere. Today the Seamen’s Homes make up a central part of the Seamen’s Mission, but they are now also run as hotels, and are open to everyone.

An open atmosphere Common to all the Homes is that they function on a Christian foundation. Through human compassion, a cup of coffee, a meal, or a comfortable bed for the night we seek to create a warm and open atmosphere for our visitors. Every Seamen’s Home is administered by a managing couple who work in close co-

operation with our Danish administration. Also, a group of Danish volunteers as well as locals make up the daily administration. Through visiting ships and harbors we strive to keep a close contact to sailors, fishermen, and others who come about the harbor. So regardless if you are a tourist, on a business trip, or a craftsman who needs a place for the night, or if you are searching for a suitable location for your next conference or meeting, we can help you. Our vision is to make a positive difference in our local communities. Find our contact information on page 2. •

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Fisk og foldede hænder Fish and praying hands Tekst/foto: Hanne Baltzer

Bim er frivillig på Sømandsmissionens skib Bethel. Af og til flytter han skibet fra havn til havn, og som skibsmontør står han for motor og mekanik ombord Bim is a volunteer onboard the Seamen’s Mission’s ship Bethel. Now and then he moves the ship from harbor to harbor, and being a machine fitter he is in charge of both motor and mechanics.

Bim er barnefødt i Thyborøn – helt ude på Danmarks vestkyst med Vesterhavet som nabo. Han er døbt Bent Krogh, men er altid blevet kaldt Bim. Faderen var fisker, og hans mor hjemmegående husmor med et stort hjerte for folk, der lige dumpede ind i det gæstfrie hjem. Fx kom mange af pigerne, der arbejdede på Sømandshjemmet. For hun var god at snakke med. God til at lytte. Når Bim husker tilbage, brugte han meget fritid på fodbold og håndbold, men han kom også i den kirkelige ungdomsforening, hvor det vrimlede med unge og et godt fællesskab. Det var også her, han traf hustruen Hanne, som han giftede sig med i 1985. Og nu er han far til fire. Han har altid boet i Thyborøn, hvor han nok kender de fleste. Det er jo et lille samfund, som han siger.

Det blå bevis Først blev Bim uddannet skibsmontør og har stor erfaring med det. Han er sætteskipper af 3. grad – det svarer til at have det blå bevis. Siden blev han fisker som sin far. Sammen med en bror havde han en rejekutter i 10 år. Desuden har han haft hyre i yderligere 10 år. For to år siden blev sønnen Andreas også uddannet skibsmontør, så arbejdslivet ved havet fortsætter i næste generation. En dag sagde ryggen stop efter mange års slid, for på havet gør man det, der skal gøres. Man er en del af et team, og det kan ikke nytte noget, at man ikke gør sit. Det forventes, det er nødvendigt, og indsatsen lægger man. Naturligvis. Han blev opereret i ryggen uden det store held, så nu er han i fleksjob som smed og altmuligmand på havnen i Thyborøn. ”Jeg er glad for mit arbejde og nyder, at det er på havnen, hvor jeg altid har været. >

Hanne & Bim nyder tiden sammen. Hanne and Bim enjoy their time together.

Bim nyder at hjĂŚlpe pĂĽ skibet. Bim enjoyes to help on the ship.

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Det er et miljø, jeg kender”, siger Bim. Især er han glad for samarbejdet med de unge, som han snakker godt med.

Fisk og fadervor I Bims barndomshjem var Fadervor lige så naturligt som konsumfisken i garnet. Og netop de foldede hænder og troen på Gud har Bim taget til sig. Fx fisker han aldrig om søndagen. Det er et godt princip, mener han. ”Hvis jeg ikke havde haft min kristendom? Det kan jeg slet ikke forestille mig. Det er svært at sætte ord på. Det er et holdepunkt i livet. Et sted at gå hen med nogle ting i bøn. Det kan jeg ikke undvære”, siger Bim eftertænksomt. Han er ikke manden, der render rundt og prædiker for folk. Er først og fremmest menneske og så kristen. Med et roligt og gemytligt væsen. ”De skal da møde mig, inden jeg måske begynder på en snak om Gud! Jeg går heller ikke rundt og dømmer folk, og jeg håber, at mange ved, hvad jeg står for”. Bim er rundet af den slags vestjysk mentalitet, hvor folk hjælper hinanden, og der er plads til forskellighed.

Bim: ”Hvis jeg ikke havde haft min kristendom? Det kan jeg slet ikke forestille mig. Det er svært at sætte ord på. ” Bim: ”If I hadn’t had my faith? I can’t even imagine. It is hard to describe it.”

Frivillig i Sømandsmissionen Når det er sommer, sejler Bim af og til Sømandsmissionens skib, Bethel. Som frivillig er hans passion at stå for motor og mekanik - være på forkant med ting, der skal ordnes ombord. Han kalder sig selv ”praktisk gris”, og han nyder tydeligvis fællesskabet med Sømandsmissionens andre frivillige og medarbejdere ombord. Af og til er hustruen Hanne også med. Opbakningen hjemmefra er vigtig: ”Jeg har altid haft en god opbakning hjemmefra. Og det har stor betydning. Da børnene var små, gik Hanne hjemme, og hun ordnede jo alting, når jeg var til havs. Alligevel tror jeg, jeg har brugt lige så meget tid sammen med min hustru og mine børn, som andre mænd gør. For når jeg var hjemme, var det på fuld tid.” På spørgsmålet, om han har været bange for at tage på havet i uvejr, siger han: Jeg har aldrig været ræd, men har respekt for havet. Ingen tvivl om det. Hvis man er ræd, skal man ikke være fisker. Jeg har været meget koncentreret af og til, når skibet skulle styres sikkert i land”, siger han med et glimt i øjet. Men søsygen kan han ikke sige sig fri for. Det er han af og til. Også efter år på havet. •

Bim is born in the town of Thyboroen on the west coast of Denmark. His birth name is Bent Krogh, but he has always been known as Bim. His father was a fisherman and his mother was a house wife who recieved everyone who came by the house with open arms. Some of these were the girls who worked at the Seamen’s Home, for she was great to talk to and always listened. When Bim looks back at his childhood he remembers spending a lot of time playing football and handball, but he was also active in the youth group in the church where he got the chance to engage with other youths and find community. This was also where he met his wife Hanne whom he married in 1985. Now they have four children. Bim always lived in Thyboroen and knows most of the locals in the small community.

The blue certificate Originally Bim is trained as a machine fitter and has a lot of experience in the field. He is home-trade master of the 3.

degree and has the blue certificate. Later in life he became a fisherman like his father, and together with his brother he had a shrimp-cutter for ten years. Apart from that he has sailed on a contract for ten years. Two years ago his son finished his training as a machine fitter, so the maritime identity will continue into the next generation. One day, however, the back said no after many years of hard work, for life on sea demands a lot. “At sea you are part of a team, and if you can´t do your part it is no good. It is expected, it is necessary, and you have to do carry your part of the load, of course.” Bim had back surgery but the results were not ideal. Now he works part time as a blacksmith and handyman at the harbor in Thyboroen. ”I appreciate my job and enjoy being at the harbor where I have always been. It is an environment that I know”, Bim says. He feels especially connected the younger generation, and enjoys working with them.

Fish and ”Our Father” During Bim’s childhood The Lord’s Prayer was as natural as the fish in the net. And the daily prayers and faith in God is something that Bim carries with him. Also, he never goes fishing on a Sunday, it is a good principal, he thinks. ”If I hadn’t had my faith? I can’t even imagine. That would be hard to describe. My faith is a steady rock in my life, a place where I can bring all things forward in prayer. I can’t live without it”, Bim says. He is not the type of person who runs around preaching to people. First of all he is a human being, and then a Christian. ”Of course they have to meet me before I start talking about God! I don’t judge the people I meet, and I hope that many people know what I stand for”. Bim carries the local mentality, he is helpful and there is room for diversity.

Volunteering in the Seamen’s Mission During the summer Bim sometimes sails the Seamen’s Mission’s ship Bethel. As a volunteer his passion is to be in charge of the mechanics and detect potential problems before they arise. He refers to himself as the ship’s handyman and he clearly enjoys the community with the other volunteers and workers on the ship. Now and then his wife Hanne joins the crew. The support from home is important: ”I always found a lot of support at home, and that means a lot to me. When the kids were young Hanne was always home, and she took care of everything when I was out at sea. However, I think that I have spent as much time with my wife and children as other husbands do, because when I was home I was there ”full time””. When asked if he has ever been afraid of going out to sea in storm he answers: ”I have never been scared, but I respect the ocean, no doubt about that. If you are scared you shouldn’t be a fisherman. I have been extremely focused now and then when the ship had to be steered to shore” Bim says with a twinkle. But the seasickness is hard to escape. Bim still experiences it after many years at sea. •

Vidste du?

Did you know? Omkring 20 procent af al fisk i EU landes af danske fiskere, og det gør os til Europas største fiskernation. Vi er – sammen med skotterne – også den nation i EU, der har det mest alsidige fiskeri i følge Danmarks Fiskeriforening. Kun 13 procent af danskerne overvejer fisk, når de køber ind til aftensmaden, og kun 16 procent spiser fisk to gange om ugen, hvorimod 88 procent spiser oksekød to gange om ugen. Til trods for, at fisken er sund og velsmagende, er den altså ikke højt prioriteret hos danskerne. Approximately 20 percent of all fish in the EU are caught by Danish fishers, and this makes Denmark the largest fishing-nation in Europe. According to the Danish Fishing Association Denmark has, along with Scotland, the most varied fishing-industry in the EU. However, only thirteen percent of the Danish population considers fish for dinner when they get their groceries, and only sixteen percent eat fish twice a week. Fish, it seems, is not a top priority among the Danes. Instead 88 percent of the population eats beef twice a week, despite the fact that fish is both healthy and tasty.

Danmark lægger dæk til On Danish deck

Danmark er centrum for udviklingen af nye løsninger og visioner, når Danish Maritime Days fra 6.-10. oktober 2014 danner rammen om mere end 50 internationale arrangementer, der diskuterer udfordringer og muligheder i den globale maritime sektor. Se mere på www. danishmaritimedays.com. Denmark will set the stage for the development of new solutions and visions when Danish Maritime Days takes place from the 6. – 10. of October 2014. Danish Maritime Days will host more than fifty events discussing challenges and opportunities in the global maritime sector. Read more at www.danishmaritimedays.com

Kirkeskibe

Church-ships Der hænger ca. 1300 kirkeskibe i danske kirker. Dermed er Danmark det land, hvor koncentrationen er størst. Traditionen er i øvrigt primært et skandinavisk fænomen. Kirkeskibet her hænger i Thyborøn kirke. Around 1300 smaller ship-models hang from the ceilings of Danish churches, making it the largest concentration of church-ships in the world. This one is found in the church in the town of Thyboroen.

Noter Notes

Enker deler liv Widows share their lives Hvert år er der flere ophold på Aggershøj for enker efter sømænd og fiskere eller enlige kvinder med særlig tilknytning til Sømandsmissionen. Her på Ærø emmer Aggershøj af historie, hygge og hylder med nips og friske blomster. Huset blev bygget i 1905 og annekset med værelser i 1946 - men siden er der restaureret nogle gange i respekt for husets stil og unikke indretning. Bestyrerparret Margit og Simon Ambrosen bor ovenpå sammen med deres børn, og nedenunder sker der lidt af hvert! Det er helt unikke rammer til fx kurser og weekends. En tidslomme man trives i.

Bethel sejler Limfjorden Rundt

Else Thomsen fra Esbjerg og Randi Vestergaard fra Hirtshals mødte hinanden på Aggershøj for mere end 20 år siden. Nu er de her for 23. gang. ”Jeg mistede min mand tilbage i 1990, og det er rigtig godt at komme her. Faktisk er det ferien. Hvert år”, fortæller Else. ”Ja, Aggershøj betyder gode venskaber. Vi er jo på en måde alle i samme båd – har alle mistet vores mænd. Der er sådan en dejlig atmosfære her; desuden nyder vi en tur ned i byen. Aggershøj er årets højdepunkt”, understreger Randi.

Bethel sails around Limfjorden

Every year there is a range of gatherings at Seamen’s Mission’s location “Aggershoej”. These are aimed at widows of sailors and fishermen or single women who are related to the Seamen’s Mission. Located at the island Aeroe, Aggershoej exudes history, coziness, and shelves covered with small knick-knacks and fresh flowers. The house was built in 1905, and the annex in 1946. Since then it has been restored a number of times in order to preserve the unique style and interior of the house. The managing couple Margit and Simon Ambrosen lives on the top floor with their kids, and downstairs a lot of stuff goes on! The house constitutes the perfect setting for both conferences and weekend-events. The place is a comfortable time warp.

Bethel, Sømandsmissionens skib, sejler som følgeskib under Limfjorden Rundt – spændende kapsejlads for bevaringsværdige træskibe. Bethel hed oprindelig Romsø Y302, der blev søsat den 31. maj 1969. Skibet udgik af Søværnets tjeneste den 21. marts 2007, hvor det blev købt af Sømandsmissionen. Under Limfjorden Rundt byder Sømandsmissionen på kaffe og gratis bad!

Else Thomsen from Esbjerg and Randi Vestergaard from Hirtshals met each other at Aggershoej more than 20 years ago. Now they are here for the 23. time. ”I lost my husband back in 1990, and since then I’ve really enjoyed coming here. Actually this is my vacation every year”, says Lise. ”Yes, Aggershoej equals good friendships. In a way we are all in the same boat; we have all lost our husbands. There is such a wonderful atmosphere here, and apart from that we enjoy taking the trip in to town. Randi stresses that ”Aggershoej is the highlight of the year”.

Else (tv) og Randi har begge mistet deres mænd. Hvert år nyder de ferien på Aggershøj – støttet af Sømandsmissionen.

(foto: Hanne Baltzer)

Else (left) and Randi both have lost their husbands. Every year they enjoy their vacation at Aggershoej – supported by the Seamen’s Mission.

Sejlplan for kapsejladsen 09. september: Løgstør - Thisted 10. september: Thisted - Struer 11. september: Struer - Nykøbing 12. september: Nykøbing - Fur 13. september: Fur - Skive

The Seamen’s Mission’s ship Bethel sails along as a support ship during Around Limfjorden – an exciting race for preserved tall ships. Bethel’s original name was Romsø Y302, it was first launched in 1969. The ship was discarded from the navy in 2007 whereupon it was bought by the Seamen’s Mission. During the race the Seamen’s Mission invites you onboard for a cup of coffee and a free shower!

Race-Schedule September September September September September

09. : Loegstoer - Thisted 10. : Thisted - Struer 11. : Struer - Nykoebing 12. : Nykoebing - Fur 13. : Fur - Skive

Nyt News

Svendborg Søfartsskole renoverer køkkenet for 6 mio. kroner Svendborg School of Navigation renovates kitchen for six million kroner Køkkenleder Christina Thrane glæder sig til at trylle lækker mad frem i det nye unikke storkøkken sammen med eleverne. Kitchen manager Christina Thrane is looking forward to cooking with the students in the new kitchen.

(foto: Svendborg Søfartsskole)

”Det er vores ambition, at skolens nye køkken efter den 1. november danner rammen om et læringsmiljø med fokus på sund kost, sunde kostvaner og en god hygiejne”, siger Jens Frederiksen, der er forstander på Svendborg Søfartsskole. Han fortæller til Waves, at det bl.a. er et stigende krav fra myndighederne til undervisning i hygiejne samt en større efterspørgsel fra erhvervet på basale madlavningskompetencer hos kommende elever, der har været med til at sætte turbo på renoveringen. Også måltider til de 100 indlogerede elever på Søfartsskolen og skolens levering af mad til ca. 850 eksterne kursister på søsikkerheds- og brandkurser årligt fordrer topmoderne faciliteter.

Unikt storkøkken Under hele renoveringsarbejdet laver skolen mad i et mobilt køkken. Forberedelser-

ne til renoveringen begyndte i 2013, hvor lignende kostskoler blev besøgt for at få inspiration, og nu er der så tegnet et unikt storkøkken. På samme måde som ombord på et skib er skolens ”kabys” en vital del for besætningsmedlemmerne. Og at køkkenet har en social betydning for eleverne, er skolen også bevidst om. Der er af denne årsag tænkt over, hvordan et nyt køkken i højere grad end nu kan opfylde denne funktion. Gennem de sidste 14 år har skolen renoveret og nyopført for knapt 50 mio. kroner. Projekterne har bestået af alt lige fra reparationer af bygninger til nyopførelse af klasselokaler, værksted og en ny fløj med elevværelser, motionsrum samt udvidelse af spisesal og opholdsstuer. Renoveringerne er foretaget for Svendborg Søfartsskoles overskudslikviditet. •

”It is our ambition that the new kitchen from November 1. constitutes the new setting for a strong didactic focus on healthy eating, eating habits and good hygiene”, says Jens Frederiksen who is the leader of the School. He says to Waves that the government expresses rising demands to teaching in hygiene and that the demand for basic cookingskills in the trade is increasing as well. These are some of the factors that have catalyzed the renovation. Also, the daily production of meals for the 100 students that live at the school, as well as the annual delivery of food for the around 850 participants in sea-safety and fire-courses creates a demand for more modern facilities.

A unique kitchen solution During the renovation the kitchen-crew works from a mobile kitchen. The preparations for the reconstruction began in 2013 where similar schools were visited to find inspiration, and now the unique blueprint is ready. As on a ship the school’s ”galley” is a vital element in the daily life of the crew, and the leadership knows that the kitchen carries a large social value as well. These facts have been incorporated in the process of designing the best solution for the new kitchen. Throughout the last 50 years the school has constructed and renovated for almost 50 million kroner. The projects have been everything from small repairs on buildings to the construction of new teaching facilities, workshops, accommodation facilities, and a gym. Also, the dining hall and the living room have been expanded. The renovations are all based on the school’s financial surplus. •

Portræt Profile

En mand og hans skib - stemning på Saturn A man and his ship - atmosphere on Saturn Tekst og foto: Hanne Baltzer

Jens Nørgaard Nielsen er den stolte skipper på Saturn – en velholdt coaster, der sejler kystfart i Nordeuropa Jens Noergaard Nielsen is the proud ship’s master on Saturn - a well-maintained coaster that does coasting trade in Northern Europe

Fredag middag, og solen bager fra en næs-ten skyfri himmel. Den store blå kran og ditto orange mænd har travlt med at laste de tunge stålplader i Frederiksværk, hvor Saturn lagde til for et par timer siden - netop ankommet fra Rostock. Besætningen tjekker lidt af hvert og får bl.a. fyldt vand på skibet, inden de spiser en veltillavet lasagne i den hyggelige messe, mens snakken går i bidder som bølger til havs. På væggen hænger familiebillederne af de skibe, skippers far og farfar har ejet. Jens er nemlig 3. generation bag roret, og det er han veltilpas med. I hjørnet ligger bibler på forskellige sprog, og på reolen står ringbind efter ringbind med fakta om fragt. Danmarks mindste coaster, Saturn, sejler under dansk flag og fragter forskelligt gods fra havn til havn i Nordeuropa. 25 år med fod på eget dæk. Tilbage i 1989 køber Jens den første bid Saturn af sin far, da han bliver færdig som skibsfører fra Den københavnske Navigationsskole. Sammen sejler de nogle år med far som skipper og Jens som styrmand, mens Jens banker en del af gælden af. Hans kone Birgitte er også med ombord af og til, men da de får børnene, fungerer det ikke, og hun går i land for at passe hjemmefronten. 70 år gammel går Jens´ far på pension, og Jens køber resten af skibet og overtager roret. ”Jeg ved aldrig, hvornår jeg er hvor. Det er nok den største udfordring ved at sejle. Men jeg har altid sejlet. Sådan føles det. Måske fordi alle sommerferier fx blev tilbragt ombord på fars skib. Jeg var heller ikke ret gammel, før jeg vidste, at jeg også ville være skipper”, smiler han med et glimt i øjet. Saturn holder dog altid fri i jul og nytår samt et par uger om sommeren.

Saturn er bygget i 1966 og er velholdt ned i detaljen. Det er fx stadig originalmotoren, der sejler Saturn. Den bliver nusset, pudset og behandlet godt. Detaljer om motor: MWM TRH435SU fra 1966. Den er på 405 Kw. Saturn was built in 1966 and is well maintained. For instance it still runs on its original engine. The engine is constantly nurtured and maintained. Engine-specifics: MWM TRH435SU from 1966/ 405 Kw

Finanskrise fordrer fremdrift Før finanskrisen i 2008 sejler Saturn hele tiden. De to besætninger skiftes til at være på arbejde, men i 2008 forsvinder en del af turene, selvom shippingfirmaet i Nørresundby gør deres for at befragte Saturn. Der er bare ikke det samme at sejle med. I dag er de fire mand om bord – pt. tre danskere og en polak – og Jens har flere afløsere tilknyttet. Erfaringen siger ham, at

Mændene laster stålplader, inden næste tur til Antwerpen. The workers load the steel plates before the next trip to Antwerpen.

Billedet med budskab hænger nu hos Jens; det er syet af hans farmor og hang også på farfars gamle træskib. The image with the message now hangs in Jens’ private section. It is made by his grandmother and was part of his grandfather’s old ship.

Biblerne findes på forskellige sprog, så mandskabet kan følge teksten på eget modersmål, når Jens læser op fra Biblen - en instruktionsbog til livet. The Bible is found in different languages so the crew can follow along in their own tongue when Jens reads from the Bible, which he sees as a manual for life.

han kun skal tage de ture, der er godt betalt. Og det gør Saturn så. ”Der bedste er jo friheden og variationen. Jeg sejler skibet, er leder og administrator. Dagen er varieret. Jeg kan lidt af meget. Og det værste? Helt klart alle de myndighedslister på alt muligt. Fx på terrorsikring – rædsomt papirnusseri, der bare skal overstås!” Alligevel hopper Jens ikke over de obligatoriske krav til dit og dat. Han mener, regler skal overholdes, selv om det er ”trist”.

Gud er i kontrol I skippers private lukaf hænger et billede med den broderede tekst: ”Fremfor Havets Brændinger er Herren mægtig.” Det er syet af hans farmor og hang på farfars skib, på fars skib og nu hos Jens. Han læser næsten dagligt fra Biblen for besætningen - de fleste vil godt lytte med. Det er naturligvis frivilligt. For ham fortæller Biblen, hvordan vi fungerer bedst som mennesker. Den er en instruktionsbog til livet. ”Jeg tror på, at Gud er den stærkeste. Han er i kontrol, selv om det ikke altid ser sådan ud. Mine forældre tror også på Gud, men jeg kan jo ikke leve på deres tro. Man må selv tage stilling. Det har jeg så gjort. Det er helt naturligt for mig at læse Biblen her på Saturn. Hvis man er kristen, er man det alle steder. Ikke kun om søndagen.”

Coasteren er fra Nørresundby i Nordjylland , og den sejler ofte med jernplader fra Frederiksværk og ud i Europa. The coaster is from the town of Noerresundby in Northern Jutland and it is often loaded with steel plates from the town of Frederiksværk.

Skipper takker af, og går ud på det nymalede røde dæk. Måske skal han nå en løbetur, inden Saturn forlader dansk havn. Han vil nemlig gerne kunne løbe en halvmaraton. Snart. •

Jens: ”Mit motto er at leve til Guds ære og min næste til gavn. Det må man gerne sige om mig.” Jens: ”My motto is to live to God’s honor and to the benefit of my neighbor. I hope that is how people see me.”

”Jeg vil gerne være en god chef og en dygtig skipper. Navigere på rette vis.” Du kan følge Jens på facebook: Saturn- Aps. ”I strive to be a good leader and a skilled ship’s master, and navigate correctly.” You can follow Jens on Facebook: Saturn-Aps.

It is Friday afternoon and the sun burns from a clear sky. Saturn has arrived from Rostock in the small town of Frederiksvaerk, Denmark. The blue crane and a group of orange men are busy loading the ship with heavy steel. After going through the last checklists and transporting water provisions on deck, the crew takes a break and falls in to conversation as they eat their well-earned lunch in the cozy mass. On the wall hangs photos of the family of ships that the captain’s father and grandfather owned, for Jens is 3. generation behind the rudder, and that suits him well. In the corner you find a stack of Bibles in different tongues, and the shelves are filled with fact-files on cargo and transportation. Denmark’s smallest coaster Saturn carries the Danish flag and transports cargo in between harbors in Northern Europe. 25 years of private ownership Jens bought the first small share of the boat from his father after finishing his education as shipmaster from Copenhagen School of Navigation back in 1989. They sailed together for some years, the father as master of the ship and Jens as mate, as he payed off some of his debt. Jens’ wife Birgitte sailed along now and then, but as their kids were born it became more difficult, and she stayed ashore to take care of the home. At the age of 70 Jens’ father retired and Jens bought the last part of the share and took over the role as master of the ship.

”I never know where I’ll be at what time, that is probably the biggest challenge for me as a sailor. But I have always been a sailor, that is how I feel. This might be due to the many summers that I spent on my fathers ship. I was still very young when I knew that I one day would be a sailor too” Jens says with a smile. However, Saturn always takes a break during Christmas and New Year and for a couple of weeks during the summer.

Recession demands progress Prior to the financial recession of 2008 Saturn was constantly moving. The two crews took turns, but in 2008, despite the effort from the shipping company to charter the ship, a large portion of the tasks disappears. There is simply less cargo to move. Today they are four men on-board, three Danes and a Pole, and Jens has a range of substitutes on hold. His experience tells him that he should only accept the tasks that are well paid, and Jens sticks to his strategy. ”The best part is the freedom and the variation. I sail the ship, and I manage and administer. All days vary and I’ve learned to do a bit of ea ch. The worst part? Probably all the bureaucracy that follows along. An example is terror-security – it’s an awful lot of paperwork that just has to be done!” Nonetheless Jens never skips

the obligatory demands in relation to these matters. He believes that rules must be kept even when it is tuff.

God is in control In the private sections of the ship you see an old embroidery with the text: ”Above the breakers of the ocean, God is almighty”. It was made by his grandmother and was part of his grandfather’s ship, his father’s ship, and now his own. Almost daily he reads to his crew from the Bible, most of them enjoy listening, but of course it is up to the individual, if he wants to participate. According to Jens the Bible tells us how we can live the best life as humans, it is a manual for life. ”I believe that God is all-powerful. He is in control, even though it might not always seem like it. My parents also believe in God, but I don’t live on their faith. One has to make up his or her own mind, and I have done so. It is only natural for me to read from the Bible here on Saturn. If you are a Christian it follows you everywhere, not only on Sundays.” The captain says thank you and walks off on to the newly painted red deck. He hopes to do a half-marathon soon, and maybe he wants to get a last run in before Saturn once again leaves the country. •

Eftertanke Reflection

Jesus, glemt eller gemt? Jesus, kept or discarded? Tekst: sømandsmissionær Jørgen Knudsen

Jeg sad en dag og snakkede med en ældre dame. Hun fortalte om sin opvækst i en mindre by. Her var det naturligt, at man kom i søndagsskole og hørte om Jesus. Der havde hun selv lært Jesus at kende. Årene var gået, og nu kom hun sjældent i kirke. Jesus fyldte ikke meget i hendes liv. Men han er gemt ikke glemt, sagde hun. Og tilføjede: ”Jeg har flere gange haft brug for at bede om hans hjælp, det har jeg gjort, og så har jeg fået den.” Mens jeg lyttede til hende, kom jeg til at tænke på en beretning i Lukasevangeliet om en sejltur på Genesaret sø. Jesus og disciplene ville sejle over søen. Da de kom ombord, lagde Jesus sig til at sove. Undervejs blæste det op, og de var ved at synke. Da gik disciplene hen til Jesus og råbte til ham: ”Herre, Herre, vi går under”. De havde ikke glemt Jesus, han var gemt hos dem.

Støv Jesus af Hvordan er det mon for dig og mig? Har vi glemt Jesus eller har vi gemt ham i vores hjerte, så vi kan kalde på ham? Da Jesus vågnede op, sagde han til den vilde storm, at den skulle lægge sig, og der blev blikstille. Og så sagde han til disciplene: Hvor er jeres tro? Men han hjalp dem, selv om deres tro var lille eller måske helt væk. Beretningen slutter med, at disciplene forundrede spørger hinanden: Hvem er dog han? Måske dukker det samme spørgsmål op hos os, når vi trækker Jesus frem af gemmerne og oplever, at han hjælper os. Disciplene lærte Jesus at kende ved at være sammen med ham. Vi kan også finde ud af, hvem Jesus er ved at læse om ham i Biblen og derved være sammen med ham.

Storm eller blikstille. Jesus går med hele livet. Stormy or calm, Jesus is with us through all of life.

One day I was sitting down talking to an older lady who told me about her childhood in a small village. In the village it was only natural to attend the Sunday School and hear about Jesus, and this was where she had come to know Jesus personally. The years had passed, and now she didn’t come to church very often. Jesus was no longer a big part of her life. But he is kept and not discarded, she said. And then she added ”I have often had to ask for his help, and when I have done so he has helped me.” As I was listening to her narrative I was reminded of a story from the Gospel of Luke about a sail on the Lake of Gennesaret. In the story Jesus and his disciples set out to sail across the lake. As they leave shore Jesus goes to sleep in a quiet corner of the ship. After a while the wind gains strength and the ship is close to sinking. In despair the disciples shout to him ”Lord, Lord, We are sinking”. They had

not discarded Jesus, but kept him in their hearts.

Dust of Jesus How is the situation for you and me? Have we discarded Jesus, or have we kept him close to our hearts? When Jesus woke up he told the storm to calm down and the sea became dead calm. And then he said to his disciples: Where is your faith? He helped them, even though their faith was small and almost gone. At the end of the story the disciples ask each other with wonder: Who is this man? Maybe the same question appears in our minds as we dust of Jesus and experience that he is there to help us. The disciples got to know Jesus through being close to him. We can also explore the nature of Jesus by reading about him in the Bible and through spending time with him. •

Visit Visit

Hotel Frederikshavn er sømandshjemmet ”Hotel Frederikshavn” is the Seamen’s Home

Af Hanne Baltzer

Hvad kendetegner et sømandshjem i 2014? Selv om de helt oppe i toppen af Danmark kalder sømandshjemmet for Hotel Frederikshavn, ønsker de fortsat at møde det enkelte menneske med respekt og omsorg. ”Vi byder alle velkommen: forretningsfolk, søfolk, familier på ferie og hvem, der ellers vil bo centralt i en hjemlig atmosfære og sætter pris på personlig service”, siger bestyrer Lars Risager, der går meget op i, at stedet fremstår professionelt og hyggeligt på samme tid. Han fortæller, at her er tid til en snak og ro til en daglig andagt for alle, der har lyst. Ofte kommer søfolkene om aftenen. Her er sjældent stille.

Service hele døgnet Denne onsdag lyder flere tungemål i de lyse lokaler, hvor gæsterne nyder den veldækkede buffet med morgenmad, inden nogen af dem givetvis vil bestille madpakker til dagens udflugt. Her på Danmarks ældste, nulevende sømandshjem fra 1899 er der fuldt booket op om sommeren, mens der på andre tider af året er mere plads. Derfor er staben af medarbejdere også af forskellig størrelse. Uden for højsæsonen er der typisk søfolk, fiskere og håndværkere, der lægger vejen forbi. ”For os er det vigtigt, at gæsterne får en god oplevelse, og at de mærker, at vi er en rummelig arbejdsplads med kristne værdier. Vi er anderledes, fordi vi prioriterer god tid til at tale med gæsterne”, fortæller Lars. Han glæder sig over, at flere skibe nu finder Frederikshavn efter år med lavkon-

junktur – ofte booker skibsmæglerne værelser til deres folk. Der er mere travlhed nu.

Forretning med formål Hotel Frederikshavn er også en forretning. Det er ingen hemmelighed, og derfor optimerer Lars hele tiden. Bookingsystemer og onlineportaler er lige så vigtige at prioritere som køkkenets indkøb eller den gode indretning. Han peger gerne på et par fordele ved stedet: En 24 timers åben reception, gratis parkering, frisk kaffe på kanden hele døgnet og mulighed for morgenmad meget tidligt. Som leder forsøger Lars at uddelegere. Rengøringen er udliciteret, og medarbejderne har ansvar for hvert deres arbejdsområde. ”Det giver de bedste medarbejdere til gavn for gæsterne”, vurderer han. •

What marks a Seamen’s Home in the year 2014? In the most northern part of Denmark the Seamen’s Home is called ”Hotel Frederikshavn”, nonetheless they still wish to embrace the individual through respect and compassion. ”We welcome everyone: People on business, sailors, families on holiday, and whoever is interested in staying at a central location that offers a homely atmosphere and a personal service”, says the manager Lars Risager whose vision it is to make the place appear as both professional and comfortable all at the same time.

He tells that at Frederikshavn Hotel there is time for conversation as well as a worship for everyone who feels like taking part. The sailors often come in the evening so the place is seldom quiet.

24 hours of service This Wednesday many tongues can be heard in the well-lit halls where the guests enjoy the well-provided breakfast buffet before some of them order their ”lunch to-go” for today’s trip. Here at the oldest

Kik indenfor – velkommen! Take a look inside – welcome!

Mange filippinske søfolk nyder at snakke med receptionist Sandy (tv) på deres modersmål. Hende har bestyreren Lars Risager (th) et fint samarbejde med. Teamwork er et nøgleord. Se mere om sømandshjemmet på www. fshotel.dk. Many of the Pilipino sailors enjoy talking to the receptionist Sandy (Left) in their own native tongue. She and manager Lars Risager (Right) enjoy working together, and ”teamwork” is a keyword. Read more about the Seamen’s Home at www.fshotel.dk

active Seamen’s Home in Denmark, built in 1899, the accommodation is fully booked during the Summer, the rest of the year it is easier to get a foot in the door. Therefore the size of the staff shifts during the year. Outside peak season it is mostly sailors, fishermen, and workers who find their way to the Seamen’s Home. ”It is important to us that our visitors have a good experience, and that they feel that this is a place with a large human capacity and clear Christian values. We dif-

fer from others in that we take time to talk to our visitors”, Lars says. He is happy that more ships now harbor in Frederikshavn after years of recession – often the shipbrokers book rooms for their crew and that is good for business.

Business with a purpose Hotel Frederikshavn is, of course, a business. This is no secret, and Lars constantly works with this in mind. Booking systems and online portals are as important

as the daily purchases in the kitchen or the interior arrangements. Lars willingly points to some of the strengths of the Hotel: A reception that is open 24 hours, free parking, fresh-brewed coffee, and the possibility of a very early breakfast. As manager Lars focuses on delegation; cleaning has been outsourced and the staff members each have their own responsibilities. ”This produces the best staff, and that benefits the visitors”, Lars argues. •

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Mirjam rejser til Grønland Mirjam goes to Greenland Studentereksamen er veloverstået, og sommerferien er slut. Nu begynder et nyt kapitel for 19-årige Mirjam Hansen fra Rødekro, som fra august til februar arbejder som assistent på sømandshjemmet i Nuuk sammen med veninden Signe Damgård Nielsen. Og Mirjam glæder sig: ”Jeg skifter daglige vaner og pligter ud med natur og nye mennesker. Det nye job består af ad hoc hotelarbejde – det skal nok gå. Samtidig vil jeg gerne snakke med andre om Gud og have ro til at finde mig selv. På spørgsmålet om, hvorfor hun skal til Grønland, siger hun: ”Mine bedsteforældre fortæller af og til om dengang, de var i Grønland på sømandshjem. Derfor må jeg også bare prøve det.” Imens må hendes forældre og tre brødre følge hende på Skype og facebook. •

Highscool is graduated, the Summer is over, and it is time for a new chapter to begin in the life of the 19-year-old Mirjam Hansen from the town of Roedekro. August through February Mirjam will be working as assistant at the Seamen’s Home in Nuuk along with her friend Signe Damgaard Nielsen, and Mirjam is excited: ”I will exchange my daily habits and duties for nature and new people. The new job consists of ad hoc hotel-work, and that is all right. Also, I hope to talk to people about God and find time to get to know myself better. When asked why she has chosen to go to Greenland she says: ”My grandparents sometimes tell me about the time when they worked at a Seamen’s Home in Greenland, and that really made me want to go as well.” When she is gone her family will be following her on Skype and Facebook. •

Følg Mirjam Hansen på http://msnuuk1415.wordpress.com Mirjam Hansen dreams about Greenland, which she also refers to as part of God’s creation.

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