SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA) Director, Phil Schifflin, Esq., attended the Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland from April 7-11, 2025. Representing SCI as a member of the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Delegation, Schifflin was one of […]
Read MoreThe Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, SCI’s President & Executive Director, moderates Seafarer Panel at CMA-Shipping 2025. The 40th edition of CMA Shipping, among North America’s leading maritime industry conference, was held from April 1–3 in Stamford, CT. This annual event brings together key maritime professionals, providing a vital platform for insight, networking and in-depth discussions on […]
Read Moreby the Rev. James Kollin Chaplain, International Seafarers’ Center–Port of New York and New Jersey from the December Quarterly Activity Report During a visit onboard a ship, I witnessed a conflict resolution meeting facilitated by the captain in the control office. The issue stemmed from an alleged physical assault countered by claims of self-defense within the […]
Read MoreSCI Chaplains Expand Visits Within the Port of New York and New Jersey The Port of New York and New Jersey, along with the surrounding maritime region, plays a crucial role in global commerce, with ships arriving and departing daily, carrying the goods we use to build our cities, create our products, and put food […]
Read MoreEvery month, on a Wednesday, the Seaboard Pioneer arrives. After navigating the traffic out of Port Newark, crossing through Manhattan into Brooklyn, I finally reached the crew of the vessel at the Red Hook Marine Terminal. These farther-away terminals aren’t easy places to reach, but they are always worth the trip. As I waited in […]
Read MoreThe Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew W. Morse, Esq. as the new Director of the International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark. Originally from Long Island, NY, Matt brings a wealth of experience in law and nonprofit leadership. With over 15 years of legal experience in Manhattan, managing projects and other operational […]
Read MoreOn June 13, 2024, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed maritime leaders and supporters for its 46th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner in New York. This year, the event honored John C. Hadjipateras, Chairman, CEO, and President of Dorian LPG Ltd., with the Silver Bell Award, and Bethann Rooney, Director, Port Department at The Port Authority […]
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