WHO WE ARE
Our Ships
Floating Hospitals. Vessels of Hope.
Over half of the world’s population lives within 160 kilometres of a coastline, meaning Mercy Ships and its crew of volunteers can sail modern hospital ships to directly reach people across the globe who don’t have access to safe, affordable medical care. Our ships are state-of-the-art vessels with vital amenities, offering clean water, electricity, and care centres on board.
For 45 years, Mercy Ships has consistently had 1-3 vessels in operation at any time. Currently, the Africa Mercy and our new, purpose-built Global Mercy are in operation. The Global Mercy is now the largest non-governmental hospital ship in the world, a title previously held by the Africa Mercy.
The Mercy Ships Fleet

Global Mercy™

Africa Mercy
The Mercy Ships Fleet History

Anastasis

Caribbean Mercy

Island Mercy
The Mercy Ships Fleet Schedule

Sierra Leone
Global Mercy Field Service
August 2024 – July 2025

Madagascar
Africa Mercy Field Service
February 2024 – December 2024

Spain
Global Mercy Equipping Period
July 2025 – August 2025

South Africa
Africa Mercy Equipping Period
December 2024 – February 2025

Sierra Leone
Global Mercy Field Service
August 2025 – July 2026

Madagascar
Africa Mercy Field Service
February 2025 – December 2025
Please keep in mind these dates are included as part of our current schedule and
are subject to change based on unforseen circumstances.