On Wednesday, January 15, the ISC was privileged to host a memorial service honoring beloved and longtime Board member James “Jim” Lawrence.

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in the chapel to reflect on and celebrate Jim’s profound impact on the maritime industry and his unwavering dedication to improving the lives and working conditions of mariners.

The light and joy he brought to those he touched were reflected in his work and in his devoted service as a trustee of SCI. During the ceremony, a plaque honoring Jim’s memory and legacy was unveiled, which reads as follows:

In loving memory of James “Jim” Lawrence, Dedicated Husband, Father, and Friend. August 12, 1954 – June 1, 2025.

Maritime Industry legend and entrepreneur and esteemed member of the SCI Board of Trustees. In recognition of a lifetime of generous service to the maritime industry.”

The plaque will hang in the ISC as a loving reminder of the life and legacy of Jim Lawrence.