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 […]
Read Moreby SCI Chaplain Michelle McWilliams — International Seafarers’ Center, Port of New York & New JerseyFrom the Quarterly Activity Report, December, 2024 I recently had the privilege of accompanying Edie and Maggie, two dedicated Christmas at Sea (CAS) volunteers, on a visit to a ro-ro vessel (a roll- on/roll-off ship designed for transporting automobiles). These […]
Read Moreby Chaplain Nancy Simpson— Ministry on the River, Houston Ship Channel & Gulf Coast Region From the Quarterly Activity Report, December 2024. This year, I began learning French with the intention of connecting more deeply with the French side of my ancestry. Little did I know that this language immersion would also enhance my work […]
Read MoreThe 40th edition of CMA Shipping, North America’s premier maritime industry conference, will take place April 1-3 in Stamford, CT. The event brings together influential maritime professionals, annually providing a platform to connect and discuss key challenges and issues in the shipping industry. The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) will once again be in attendance, with the Rev. […]
Read MoreSCI’s Ministry on the River Chaplains Aid in Mississippi River Vessel Emergency On December 29, 2024, the bulk carrier Clara B collided with and sank the towboat Patrick J. Studdert near mile marker 123 on the Mississippi River, close to Luling, Louisiana. While initial reports thankfully confirmed no fatalities, SCI Chaplain, the Rev. Geoff Davis, promptly responded to provide assistance […]
Read MoreThe Seamen’s Church Institute Welcomes the Release of the Galaxy Leader Hostages The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) and its Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA) are relieved and delighted to learn of the safe release of the hostages from the Galaxy Leader. This event represents a significant moment of hope for the maritime community and for all those […]
Read MoreThe Center for Maritime Education (CME) is pleased to welcome Tommy Galvan to the Paducah team as a Simulator Operator/Instructor Trainee. A native of Houston, Texas, and now a Paducah resident, Tommy brings some maritime experience to his new role. He previously served as a mate-pilot at Tennessee Valley Towing and is working on getting […]
Read Moreby the Rev. James Kollin Chaplain, International Seafarers’ Center–Port of New York and New Jersey from the December Quarterly Activity Report During a visit onboard a ship, I witnessed a conflict resolution meeting facilitated by the captain in the control office. The issue stemmed from an alleged physical assault countered by claims of self-defense within the […]
Read MoreThe Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA) consistently steps in to defend the rights of seafarers facing unfair treatment. A recent case highlighted this commitment when an Indian seafarer was connected to CMA through the assistance of a local seafarer center. His father, battling lung cancer, experienced a serious decline in health, prompting the seafarer to […]
Read MoreThis past semester, I had the pleasure of mentoring Valdemar (Val) Tamez Jr., a high school senior and Eagle Scout I’ve known since his childhood through our Boy Scout troop. Val’s father and I served as Assistant Scoutmasters, and I’ve had the privilege of watching him develop into a determined and capable young man. When […]
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