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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At a regional conference earlier this month in Odessa, Ukraine, SCI’s Douglas B. Stevenson advised port chaplains from various Christian maritime
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Humanitarian Challenges of Piracy Off West Africa February 15, 2013 Hijackers targeting vessels off the coast of West Africa have different aims from pirates in the Gulf of Aden, significantly affecting the seafarers operating in those waters. Recently, SCI’s More...
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America Has a Chance for Positive Change January 30, 2013 As US senators and President Obama seek to enact immigration reform this year, they also stand in a position to make some important decisions regarding seafarers. More...
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Attorney Speaks at Maritime Security Conference
November 22, 2008
SCI Staff Attorney Deborah Blanchard recently presented a paper at the World Maritime University (WMU) International Symposium on “Selected Issues In Maritime Security” in Malmö, Sweden. Organized...
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WMU Symposium 2008, Malmo, Sweden
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Deborah G Blanchard, Staff AttorneyThe Seamen’s Church Institute World Maritime University SymposiumMalmö, Sweden INTRODUCTION Good morning, and thank you for that kind introduction. I am honored...
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SCI Responds to Abandoned Seafarers
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SCI has been concerned with the problem of abandoned crews for several years. On May 8, 1998, SCI sponsored a roundtable group devoted to addressing the problem of repatriating abandoned crews. ...
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