(International)–And, Operation Mobilization is officially launching a campaign to replace one of its ships. Of the two to be replaced, one is a converted ferry christened nearly 40 years ago. The cost to replace the ship is estimated at 18-million dollars. Since 1971, OM ships have touched 30 million people in 140 countries, distributing tens of millions of Christian and educational books and spreading the good news through outreach teams and onboard presentations.