Irishman joins crew of hospital ship

A CORKMAN has been appointed the chief engineer of the world’s largest charitable hospital ship.

Irishman joins crew of hospital ship

Ciarán Holden from Ballincollig will take up his new post on board the global hospital ship charity, Mercy Ships’ newest vessel, the Africa Mercy, later this month.

It will be launched from Newcastle early next year and will sail the world, providing free medical care, relief aid, community development and long-term sustainable development to some of the poorest people in the world.

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