By Matthew Morse, Esq. Director, International Seafarers’ Center From the June 2026 Quarterly Activity Report The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is pleased to continue its strong partnership with SUNY Maritime College through active SCI Chaplain participation in the 2026 SUNY Maritime Summer Sea Term (SST). This yearly voyage represents a vital period of hands-on training […]
Read Moreby Matt Morse, Esq. Director of SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center Presenting at the 2026 Women on the Water (“WOW”) Conference in Baltimore, MD, was both an honor and a meaningful professional experience. When unexpected travel issues prevented me from presenting in person, the disruption became a fitting reminder of the unpredictability mariners and seafarers face […]
Read MoreOn October 28, the International Seafarers’ Center (ISC) welcomed nineteen individuals from Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) for a tour of SCI’s facilities and of Port Newark itself. Arriving via watercraft, HSCM’s party was met at their berth by SCI’s Chaplains and transported to the center. ISC Director Matt Morse provided HSCM’s group with a […]
Read MoreUndaunted by storm and heavy rain, the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) held its annual awards dinner at SUNY Maritime College on the evening of October 30. The event celebrated organizations and individuals making significant contributions to maritime environmental protection, collaboration, and workforce development. During the ceremony, the North American Maritime Ministry Association […]
Read MoreThe Rev. Mark Nestlehutt President & Executive Director Global shipping remains the foundation of international commerce, yet the well-being of the workforce behind this vast network—seafarers—appears to be under increasing strain. The Seamen’s Church Institute’s International Seafarers Center has noted a year-to-date decrease in offvessel seafarer transportation, as well as reports of decreases in shore […]
Read MoreMatt Morse, Director of SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center, recently represented the Seamen’s Church Institute at the 2025 annual meeting of the Gemini Shippers Association. He attended at the invitation of Gemini President and CEO Ken O’Brien (also President and CEO of Bluspark Global) and Daria Kilkeary, Director of Enterprise Sales and Consulting at Bluspark Global. […]
Read MoreISC Director Matthew Morse, Esq. reflects on his experiences at SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center and outlines his vision for its future development.
Read MoreThe International Seafarers’ Center (ISC) reports a significant increase in key visitation metrics for seafarers in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The number of seafarers visited rose from 10,179 in 2023 to 14,029 in 2024, while vessel visits increased from 1,770 to 2,301. This growth can be attributed to a fully staffed […]
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