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.
SCI Chaplain Grace Pardun Featured in Waterways Journal
April 19, 2025
We’re excited to share that Chaplain Pardun, SCI’s Supervisory Chaplain for the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River Region, has been highlighted in the Waterways Journal for her compassionate work and unwavering commitment to America’s mariners. In the article, Grace speaks about her spiritual calling and her hope to bring encouragement, care, and God’s love to […]
Read MoreNew Energy at ISC Port Newark: Student Volunteers and a New Chaplain Associate
April 17, 2025
Above: William Mercer, ISC Operations Associate/Driver (far left) and Matthew Morse, Esq., SCI’s Director of the International Seafarer’s Center (second from right) are joined by students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Spring has arrived at the International Seafarers’ Center (ISC) in Port Newark, bringing with it new partnerships and fresh faces. Over the […]
Read MoreCMA Director Part of ICMA Delegation at Geneva ILO Meeting
April 10, 2025
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 MoreSCI Leads Seafarer Labor Insights Panel at CMA-Shipping 2025
April 9, 2025
The 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 More2025 Maritime Bell Luncheon
April 9, 2025
On March 27, 2025, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed over 300 guests to its annual Maritime Bell Luncheon at the Hilton Americas-Houston. This signature event honors the maritime community of Houston and the broader Gulf Coast region, celebrating leadership and service across the industry. This year, SCI proudly presented two distinguished awards: • John […]
Read MoreA Mid-air Collision and Mariners in Need
March 7, 2025
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC AP headline – January 30, 2025 Quarterly Activity Report by SCI President and Executive Director, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt – February 2025 When I first heard the news of the mid-air collision near Washington, DC, I was on my […]
Read MoreISC 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 […]
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