The Seamen’s Church Institute is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated microsite for its Center for Maritime Education (CME). As a core mission area of SCI, CME is fully committed to supporting the personal and professional needs of mariners and seafarers. With a focus on enhancing mariner safety, improving vessel operations, and fostering […]
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Awareness Month—a time to come together in solidarity, reflection, and support. At the Seamen’s Church Institute, we are deeply committed to walking alongside mariners, especially in moments of struggle and uncertainty. We recognize the unique challenges mariners face and the importance of ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone. For mariners […]
Read Moreby the Rev. Grace Pardun Supervisory Chaplain, Ministry on the River, Upper Mississippi & Ohio River Region From the September 2025 Quarterly Activity Report I was in the midst of serving on a panel discussion at the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA) conference when my phone went off. “Excuse me,” I whispered as I stood up […]
Read MoreCapt. Stephen Polk, Director of Maritime Education and Training at the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Maritime Education (CME), was recently featured on Between the Levees, the podcast hosted by Tim Tregle that spotlights voices from the inland maritime industry. In this engaging episode, Capt. Polk shares his personal journey—growing up in the Houston area, […]
Read MoreFor over three decades, the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA) has hosted summer interns from Tulane University School of Law. This summer, CMA was pleased to welcome Leilany Rodriguez to this longstanding program. During her time with CMA, Leilany made meaningful contributions across a range of advocacy, research, and outreach initiatives: Before returning […]
Read MoreServing as Chaplain aboard the State University of New York Maritime College’s training ship, Empire State VII, left me deeply encouraged about the future of the maritime profession. For years, conversations about mariner shortages have raised real concerns: Where will new mariners come from? Can today’s young sailors meet the demands of the job? My […]
Read MoreSCI Equips Chaplains to See and Serve the World’s Mariners with a Grant from The Episcopal Church’s United Thank Offering (UTO) Grant Most of us rarely think about how the coffee we drink, the clothes we wear, or the electronics we use arrive in our hands. As much as 90% of the world’s goods travel […]
Read MoreOn July 22, the New York and New Jersey Chapter as well as the Connecticut Chapter of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA NY/NJ) joined the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) at the Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center (ISC) to help pack gifts for SCI’s beloved Christmas at Sea program. With their enthusiastic support, […]
Read MoreOn July 21 and 22, staff and volunteers from Seamen’s Church Institute’s International Seafarers’ Center (ISC) participated in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)—a globally recognized, evidence-based workshop designed to equip participants with life-saving intervention skills. The training focused not only on recognizing and responding to individuals at risk of suicide but also on empowering […]
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