LOGOS HOPE

LOGOS HOPE (IMO: 7302914) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 433 feets and a beam of 69 feets.

LOGOS HOPE

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Operating Region

• Global Operations — the vessel travels worldwide, visiting port cities across:
  • Africa
  • Asia & Southeast Asia
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Pacific Islands
  • Middle East
• Operates as the world's largest floating book fair, offering educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs in each port of call
• Typically remains in a port for 2–4 weeks before moving to the next destination

Vessel Description

Logos Hope is a missionary/humanitarian vessel operated by OM Ships International and is widely recognized as the world's largest floating book fair. The ship carries a multinational volunteer crew of approximately 400 people representing over 60 nationalities, working together to provide access to books, educational resources, and community outreach programs.

Originally constructed in 1973 at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the vessel underwent a comprehensive conversion refit completed in 2009 to prepare her for her current humanitarian role. She is registered under the Maltese flag and owned by GBA Ships e.V., a German non-profit entity.

On board, visitors can access:

• A large book fair stocking thousands of titles at affordable prices
• International food fare and cultural exchange events
• Community and educational programs tailored to local populations

Since entering service in her current role, Logos Hope has welcomed millions of visitors across hundreds of port calls globally, continuing the legacy of the earlier OM Ships — Logos, Doulos, and Logos II — which operated similar missions from the 1970s onward.

Data accurate to available public records. Vessel specifications may reflect approximate or officially reported figures.