JourneyOnline
THE WORLD’S largest and oldest floating bookshop will be docking in Brisbane once more this August before resting her sea legs for good.
The MV Doulos is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “World’s Oldest Ocean-Going Passenger Ship” still active.
Run by OM Australia, Doulos carries more than 6000 different books and has a staff of 330 Christian volunteers from around 50 countries, including Australia.
Last in Brisbane nine years ago, Doulos travels the world as a floating book shop and offers an onboard education program and guided tours of the historic vessel while docked.
Doulos Project Manager Jiamin Choo said the ship was a celebration of unity in diversity.
“The ship bears a testimony of faith in God and a commitment to bring knowledge, help and hope to the nations,” she said.
“Doulos, her ministry and crew carry a wealth of stories and experiences.”
MV Doulos will be berthed at Portside Wharf, Hamilton Brisbane from 31 July to 18 August.
For more information visit www.doulosdownunder.org.au or email doulos.brisbane@gbaships.org
Photo : Doulos volunteers display national dress. Photo courtesy of Jiamin Choo
