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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Using SCI’s newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to search information on US environmental pollution laws from
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River Bell Awards Honor Frontrunners December 15, 2011 SCI honored Joseph H. Pyne, Chairman & CEO of Kirby Corporation (pictured); Eddie Conrad; and RADM Mary E. Landry (ret), former Commander of the United States Coast Guard 8th District, at its More...
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Urge Your Rep to Protect Seafarers Now November 3, 2011 Join SCI in opposing legislation currently before the US House of Representatives that stands to impair the rights of foreign seafarers working aboard passenger ships, diminishing their ability to More...
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SCI-Bay Area Friends Enjoy Cruise
October 12, 2011
On October 6, several of SCI’s West Coast supporters boarded a sunset cruise touring the San Francisco harbor. The special event helped raised funds for SCI’s service to international seafarers in...
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Chaplains Report on Flooding
May 16, 2011
Flooding on the American inland waterways has greatly impacted maritime transportation. As mariners continue to move up and down the river, so do chaplains for SCI’s Ministry on the River to reach...
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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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“Life Beyond the Crisis” Roundtable
October 22, 2010
At SCI’s most recent roundtable in Houston, TX, stakeholders discussed the regulatory and commercial changes likely to result from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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VADM Brown Tours Newark Center
October 8, 2010
by Douglas B. Stevenson, Director, Center for Seafarers’ Rights.
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Harbor Cruise Entertains and Enlightens
September 16, 2010
The Sandy Hook Pilots' Pilot No. 1, the New York, welcomed guests aboard SCI's annual Pilot Boat Harbor Cruise, which showcases the inner workings of Port of New York and New Jersey.
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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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