On 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 MoreEach box represents more than warmth; it carries a heartfelt reminder that mariners, who spend long stretches away from loved ones during the holidays, are remembered and appreciated. The Christmas at Sea on the River program has long been a cornerstone of SCI’s mission, bringing comfort to our nation’s mariners during the cold months of […]
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 Moreby the Rev. Grace Pardun SCI Supervisory Chaplain, Ministry on the River Did you know we have a chapel at the Center for Maritime Education in Paducah? It’s a little chapel, just off the main entrance. It fits about 10 people comfortably, 15 if you’re willing to get cozy. Lining the walls of the chapel […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 23, Phil Schifflin, Director of the Center for Mariner Advocacy, conducted a training session at U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans for the Port State Control staff. These Coast Guard personnel are often the first U.S. government representatives to board foreign-flagged vessels arriving in the United States. During the session, Schifflin instructed […]
Read MoreCT Marine of Cape Elizabeth, ME, and the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Maritime Education (CME) have entered into a proprietary information agreement to securely share technical and operational data for advanced simulation-based training and maneuvering research. The partnership focuses on CT Marine–designed towboats and barges, and will eventually allow CME to model and analyze […]
Read MoreSimply RSVP with us by sending an email to [email protected], so that we know to expect you. All are welcome and will be welcomed with open arms. The Second Annual Christmas Service and Celebration will take place on December 17, 2025 at 12pm. Festive holiday dress is always encouraged, but never required.
Read MorePort Packing Day 2025, held on November 13 at SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark, was an all-day volunteering extravaganza led by Joanne Bartosik, Senior Manager of Development and Christmas at Sea. The event brought together an energetic community of volunteers who transformed a year’s worth of handmade generosity into holiday cheer for seafarers. […]
Read MoreBridgit Patterson Communications Associate For more than 185 years, the Seamen’s Church Institute has been dedicated to serving mariners at every stage of their careers. For cadets at SUNY Maritime College, the Summer Sea Term (SST) is their first true taste of life at sea; this is true for those just embarking on their career […]
Read MoreNaomi Walker, Ph.D. Manager, Special Projects On June 1, 2025, the maritime world lost James “Jim” Lawrence, and SCI lost one of our most beloved and longstanding Board members. The tributes that flowed in upon the news demonstrated what an impact Jim had on all who knew him. At his eulogy, Jim’s brother said “With […]
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