Field Service History
In 2007, the ship made its official maiden voyage to Monrovia, Liberia, from the shipyard in England. Africa Mercy remained in Liberia for its 2008 Field Service.
In 2009, the ship was docked in Cotonou, Benin from February to December, providing free surgeries and medical care. Mercy Ships also worked with Beninese citizens on agriculture and water development projects.
Early in 2010, the ship was docked in Lomé, Togo for the 2010 Field Service.
In August 2010, the Africa Mercy went into shipyard in South Africa, where it was equipped with new, more efficient generators.
The Africa Mercy served in Freetown, Sierra Leone for 10 months for its 2011 Field Service, At the conclusion of each Field Service, the Africa Mercy goes in to dry dock, where it is resupplied and receives any needed repairs or upgrades before heading to its next port of call. In December 2011/January 2012 the maintenance period was spent in Ghana.
Africa Mercy is operating in Lomé, Togo from January to June 2012, then in Conakry, Guinea from August 2012 to June 2013.
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