Pastor Elmer visits ships because of God’s calling as he had years of experience working as a seafarer and simultaneously as a Bible study leader for Holland America Lines. Elmer always seeks permission from the Captain for the crew to meet him in the mess room so that he can share the glad tidings of the Gospel with a joyful heart.
Ormoc port is medium sized and serves inter-island passenger and vehicle transportation. It serves the City of Ormoc and its surrounding area. The types of vessels regularly calling at Ormoc are Deck Cargo Ship (24%), Cargo (16%), Passenger Ship (8%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (8%), Inland, General Cargo maritime (4%).