YWAM Ships

People on the New South Wales far south coast will be able to inspect a floating medical centre today

The New Zealand registered hospital ship, Pacific Link, docked in Eden yesterday as part of its tour up the East Coast of Australia on its way to Papua New Guinea.

The ship is operated by the charity group YWAM and is designed to provide medical services to developing counties.

Captain Jeremy Schierer says the ship's operation is financed through sponsorships.

"Over the last 20 years we have been relying on donations from interested individuals and corporations, community organisations who see what we are doing," he said.

"They recognise the need that exits in remote Pacific Island communities."

The ship will be open for inspection between midday and 8pm.

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