Operation Mobilisation's ministry ship, Logos Hope, has welcomed on board her two millionth visitor.

Local businessman Maha Vishnu stepped onto the ship in the port of Penang in Malaysia on September 3.

He was greeted at the top of the gangway by Captain Tom Dyer, Director Gian Walser and cheering members of the crew, made up entirely of Christian volunteers.

The 12,000 ton vessel was launched two and a half years ago to replace Logos II, which went into retirement after more than two decades of bringing the Gospel to the world.

Logos Hope picked up where Logos II left off, travelling around the world, including the UK, where it welcomed 15,000 visitors in London alone.

The ship is stocked with 5,000 Christian and educational books available for purchase by locals wherever it is docked, a vital opportunity in areas where resources are scarce.

Mr Vishnu was joined by his wife Malina, six-year-old son Mahvandra, and four-year-old Trishikia.

He was presented with a bag of Logos Hope merchandise and a voucher to spend in the onboard ship fair.

The family were treated to a personal tour of the ship by Captain Dyer and met some of the 400-strong international crew.

Not expecting the special treatment, Mr Vishnu commented, “I think I am the luckiest person!”

The one millionth visitor milestone was passed last year when Francis Mulbaha stepped on board in Monrovia, Liberia.

The vessel is scheduled to remain in Penang until September 27, after which it will sail to other ports around Malaysia before docking in the Philippines at the end of the year.

The ship is in urgent need of skilled engineering staff to join the crew and help keep it in operation.

Details about these vacancies can be found at www.omships.org/engineers