The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) promotes the safety, dignity and improved working environment for the men and women serving in North American and international maritime workplaces. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Take a closer look…
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MA history student at Monmouth University Anna B. Baaske-Rodriguez used SCI’s archives to conduct research for her graduate thesis. This Women’s
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New Tool at SCI Aids in Mariner Assessments October 22, 2012 Additional simulator in SCI’s Houston Center for Maritime Education enlarges capacity for specialized assessment and training. More...
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New Navigation System Adds to SCI’s Simulators August 10, 2012 Rose Point Navigation Systems outfits computer simulators used in training mariners at SCI’s Center for Maritime Education with the company’s popular ECS software, a computer-based navigation More...
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June 1, 2012
SCI announces the winner of its photography contest for mariners, An Insider’s View, showcasing a unique perspective of maritime life. Grand Prize Winner John Dunaway collects a brand-new iPad for...
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SCI Announces E-Learning Partnership
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SCI augments its high-quality training for professionals in the maritime industry with e-learning opportunities available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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SCI Publishes Online Advent Calendar
December 1, 2011
This Advent, SCI’s online Advent Calendar provides a daily glimpse into the life of maritime commerce and the workforce that brings Christmas gifts to our shores.
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A New Floating Chapel: SCI’s CHAPLAINSBLOG
October 5, 2011
SCI’s floating chapel, dating from 1844, provided seafarers a customized place for spiritual comfort in the hectic goings on of daily life at sea. Today, SCI launches CHAPLAINSBLOG, a new “virtual...
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Chaplains Report on Flooding
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New Center for Maritime Education Director
April 27, 2011
This month, Captain Stephen Polk steps up to become SCI’s new Director of Maritime Education, supervising the training of over 1,500 professional mariners at SCI’s Centers in Paducah, KY and...
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April 21, 2011
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