The hospital needs engineers too
Sinclair Carter brought his engineering experience from New Zealand to the Global Mercy™, joining the pioneering crew before the world's largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship even began its first voyage.
Keeping a hospital running starts below deck
Surgeries may happen in the operating rooms, but behind them is an entire technical infrastructure that needs to work every day. As Second Engineer, Sinclair helps keep the machinery and systems behind the Global Mercy™ operating safely.
His work may happen far from the operating room, but the hospital couldn't function without it.
From shipyard to hospital ship
Sinclair and Kathy joined the Global Mercy™ in early 2021, while the ship was nearing the end of its shipyard build. They became part of the inaugural crew that took the new vessel on its first international voyage that August.
Before patients could walk through the hospital doors, volunteers like Sinclair were already behind the scenes helping get the ship ready to serve.
The engineering team are fantastic and working with them has been the real highlight of my time on Mercy Ships.
One engineering career. A completely different way to use it.
What began aboard the Global Mercy™ during its pioneering days became something Sinclair and Kathy chose to return to. They are now on their fourth voyage with Mercy Ships.
Could your technical skills keep a hospital running?
Engineers, electricians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and other technical professionals all help keep our hospital ships working safely every day. Your skills could have a place here.