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North America’s Largest, Most Comprehensive Seafarer & Mariner Service Agency
The Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) reach, influence, scale, and level of innovation for both international seafarers and U.S. mariners is unmatched in the North American maritime community. We are dedicated to mariner well-being, pastoral care, maritime training, navigational and vessel safety, legal advocacy, and global policy for the vital yet often overlooked role of those who work within the maritime industry. Our work and mission is only made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, donors and volunteers.
Silver Bell Awards Dinner
The Seamen’s Church Institute is honored to host the 47th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Chelsea Piers in New York City. This year, we proudly recognize Joseph E.M. Hughes of Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Christopher J. Wiernicki of the American Bureau of Shipping with the Silver Bell Award. Click below to register online.
Seafarer & Mariner Services
Pastoral Care, Crisis Response, and Support for Domestic Mariners and International Seafarers through our team of trained Chaplains.
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Center for Maritime Education
Simulator Training, e-Learning, Engineering Feasibility Studies, Mariner Safety & Safe Waterways are at the core of CME.
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Center for Mariner Advocacy
Dedicated year-round to safeguarding mariner wellbeing, dignity, and rights.
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COMPASSION
Above all, SCI profoundly cares for mariners and seafarers: recognizing their needs, the challenge of their work, and the vital contributions they make to world commerce.
DEPENDABILITY
SCI is resolute in our mission. We will always stand with mariners and seafarers in support of the human element within the maritime community.
INTEGRITY
SCI and its programs are dedicated to operating with transparency, professionalism, and a deep sense of purpose.
The Rev. Mark Nestlehutt Appointed Chair of ICMA
The Rev’d Mark Nestlehutt, President and Executive Director of The Seamen’s Church Institute, has been appointed Chair of the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) for 2024-2026. Announced at the ICMA Annual General Meeting in Geneva, Rev’d Nestlehutt will lead efforts to address the needs of seafarers, fishers, and their families.
The Masthead
Read The Masthead, our monthly online newsletter, and catch up on the latest happenings in SCI’s mission areas.
The Lookout
The Lookout is SCI’s semiannual magazine that provides deeper insights into SCI news, history, and events.
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Stay informed about SCI’s latest news and impact within the maritime industry by connecting with us on LinkedIn.
Addressing Seafarer Mental Health.
As SCI President & Executive Director, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, notes: “We all worry, and we all wish for safety and security for ourselves and our families. Seafarers are no different, yet they face challenges while at sea, in an isolated and often risky environment.” Learn more by downloading Addressing and Managing Seafarer Mental Health Challenges, published in collaboration with the American P&I Club.
The Origins of SCI
Explore our legacy of supporting mariners and seafarers. This 12-minute video traces SCI’s origins from a small floating church nestled within the port of New York to its growth into North America’s largest and most comprehensive mariner and seafarer service agency.