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…
Maritime Education
Explore the Institute’s most viewed website news articles from 2012, stories connecting mariners and those who support them.
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New Web App Plugs Seafarers into US Environmental Laws January 22, 2013 Using SCI’s newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to search information on US environmental pollution laws from anywhere in the world. More...
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Adieu 2012: Year of Mission in 50 Photos December 31, 2012 SCI’s President & Executive Director has selected 50 photos taken at locations around the country highlighting the most memorable moments of 2012 when SCI served mariners with your help. More...
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SCI Conducts Bridge Feasibility Study
January 19, 2011
by Eric K. Larsson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Maritime Education
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Luncheon Marks Opening, Signals Strength
October 29, 2010
SCI’s annual Houston, TX benefit luncheon gathered industry leaders from across sectors in support of the Institute’s training programs for mariners, which now incorporate new state-of-the-art...
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Overhaul Energizes Houston Center
October 4, 2010
Later this month, SCI unveils extensive upgrades to its Houston Center for Maritime Education, including those to the training facility’s computer simulators. In the renovated Center, SCI hosts...
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Simulator Conference Inspires
July 30, 2010
Eric Larsson, Director of SCI’s Center for Maritime Education, attended the International Navigation Simulator Lecturers’ Conference in Dalian, China. The annual conference examines best practices...
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Steersmen Train with New Technology
July 16, 2010
AEP Steersmen completed SCI’s USCG-approved Mate/Steersman class on July 2, the first graduates of the new two-week program.
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Now Broadcasting: SCI-TV
June 10, 2010
SCI-TV, a video blog hosted on the social networking site Vimeo, sheds light on the work of the Seamen's Church Institute and the maritime workforce it serves.
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Gearing Up for the Future
May 6, 2010
SCI signs the contract for the first phase of SCI’s Houston simulator upgrades with Kongsberg Maritime.
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