In 2019, the Annual Conference of NAMMA was in Charleston, SC from August 13-16. Held at the Charleston Marriott in Charleston, SC, this event attracted industry professionals, maritime welfare agencies, their chaplains, and volunteers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The conference provided networking, discussion of important maritime issues, and training. This year’s conference explored the theme of Connectivity and Connectedness with seafarers and with each other.