OUR PLACE IN THE PORT
May 18, 2025
ISC Director Matthew Morse, Esq. reflects on his experiences at SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center and outlines his vision for its future development.
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CRISIS READY
May 16, 2025
Ministry on the River Chaplain, the Rev. Geoff Davis talks about SCI’s Crisis Response call to support mariners in Washington DC involved in a recovery effort.
Read MoreBetween Bureaucracy and Shore Leave
May 7, 2025
When the Algoma Verity’s
captain sought help extending
his crew’s shore leave, SCI
Chaplain Bill Allport
collaborated with CMA
Director Phil Schifflin to
navigate policies. Despite
bureaucratic hurdles, Chaplain
Allport engaged with customs
officials and vessel agents,
demonstrating SCI’s
commitment to supporting
seafarers by providing
guidance, reassurance, and
a trusted presence.
ISC Reaches More Seafarers in 2024
February 19, 2025
The 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 […]
Read MoreWhen Tragedy Happens, We Meet It Together
February 6, 2025
By Chaplain Bill Allport, D.Min — International Seafarers’ Center, Port of New York & New Jersey. From the Quarterly Activity Report, December 2024 I stood on the quay in Bayonne, New Jersey, waiting for the arrival of the container ship. Earlier that day, SCI received an urgent call from the ship’s agent requesting our presence […]
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