Mercy Ships Cargo Day 2017 has raised a grand total of $672,300.

“Thank you for this wonderful result,” said Corinne Kemp, communications manager for the non-governmental organisation, which operates the world’s largest civilian hospital ship.

The global shipping and trading community rallied behind Cargo Day, which has raised nearly $1m in the two years it has been staged.

The event saw 24 charterers, 20 shipowners, 24 shipbrokers, seven port agents and nine service companies and associations take part.