For many SUNY Maritime College cadets, the Summer Sea Term (SST) marks their first extended experience on open water. The SST brings its own set of challenges and pressures, and when invited, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) assembles a chaplaincy team to provide pastoral and counseling support to the cadets throughout the voyage. SCI is […]
Read MoreThe Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew W. Morse, Esq. as the new Director of the International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark. Originally from Long Island, NY, Matt brings a wealth of experience in law and nonprofit leadership. With over 15 years of legal experience in Manhattan, managing projects and other operational […]
Read MoreIn early July, four pilots from Buckeye Bahamas terminal and four tug masters from Kotug Seabulk Maritime participated in a comprehensive combined pilot and tug master training at SCI’s Center for Maritime Education in Houston, Texas. During the session, the pilots operated various classes of tankers, from Handymax to VLCC, while the tug masters assisted […]
Read MoreOn June 13, 2024, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed maritime leaders and supporters for its 46th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner in New York. This year, the event honored John C. Hadjipateras, Chairman, CEO, and President of Dorian LPG Ltd., with the Silver Bell Award, and Bethann Rooney, Director, Port Department at The Port Authority […]
Read MoreSCI Chaplains Nancy Simpson (left) and Geoffrey Davis (right) meeting with the Captain of the MV Patrick J. Studdert. The Seamen’s Church Institute welcomed two new chaplains to our Ministry on the River. Central to our mission, SCI Chaplains are deeply involved in engaging with mariners, extending hospitality, offering support, and intervening in crises. Frequently […]
Read MoreOur Response and Support BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSES AFTER SHIP COLLISION (CNN–March 27, 2024) This and similar headlines greeted us as we awoke on the morning of March 26. Within 48 hours, our industry partners reached out to the Seamen’s Church Institute to ask what SCI could do to support the seafarers aboard the container […]
Read MoreCenter for Mariner Advocacy Director Phil Schifflin reports from the Recent IMO Sub-Committee Meeting. The tenth session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) Sub-Committee met in a hybrid format in London from Feb 5-9, 2024. This meeting was most heavily focused on training-related issues, with the goal of ensuring […]
Read MoreIn my role as a river Chaplain, I’ve witnessed my fair share of tragedies. The work of a mariner can be both demanding and dangerous at times. Often we arrive on scene after an incident has occurred, and we’re equipped with training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) to provide assistance to crews and shoreside […]
Read MoreIn February, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered at the International Seafarers’ Center in Newark, NJ, for their first meeting of 2024. Among the agenda items was a formal transition in Board leadership. Bruce Paulsen, Esq., Partner at New York law firm Seward & Kissel, who had chaired SCI’s Board for the past six years, stepped […]
Read MoreSCI joins the international maritime community in advocating for the release of the Galaxy Reader Crew—Read the full International Chamber of Shipping statement here: Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive. With a sense of horror, many of us watched the October 19, 2023, video footage showing the helicopter assault by Houthi […]
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