The Life Saving Benevolent Association was founded in 1849 by a group committed to saving lives along the shores of New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey. The Association has three main objectives: • To recognize and reward courage in the rescue of human life at sea or on navigable waters. • To encourage […]
Read MoreKOTUG AND SEAMEN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE KICK-OFF THEIR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BY HOSTING MORAN TOWING CORPORATION FOR ASD TRAINING, ASSISTED BY RIBEN MARINE The Training & Consultancy division of KOTUG International (KOTUG), and the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), the leading maritime education and maritime training provider in the United States of America entered into a strategic partnership […]
Read More“I believe that the heart of every business, its very soul, is its culture, its values. We have been able to create a culture of common purpose, integrity, and respect, where every team member, in every role at every level, respects one another no matter the title and feels encouraged, inspired and driven to do […]
Read MorePresentations by SCI President and Executive Director Mark Nestlehutt and Center for Mariner Advocacy Philip Schifflin, Jr., Esq., at the CMA Shipping Conference in Stamford, CT (March 29-31, 2022).
Read More“It all matters” — SCI, making a meaningful difference in the lives of seafarers and mariners.
Read MoreBy Shelley Byrne Reprinted with permission from The Waterways Journal The Seamen’s Church Institute has canceled its 2020 River Bell Awards Luncheon due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plans a silent auction along with a direct appeal to supporters to continue its mission. “Given the unknowns still facing us and in the interest of personal safety, the […]
Read MoreFollowing a comprehensive nine-month search by the Board, the Seamen’s Church Institute of New York & New Jersey (SCI) is pleased to announce the selection of the Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt as its new President & Executive Director. Mark will succeed the Rev. David Rider, SCI’s current Executive Director, and begins his work on Tuesday, […]
Read MoreWe are living in unprecedented times. All of us have been affected and upended by the spread of COVID-19. I want to assure you that we at The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) remain steadfastly committed to our mission and responsibility to the men and women we serve in the maritime industry. Our staff and volunteers […]
Read MoreAttendees of SCI’s 2019 River Bell Awards Luncheon witnessed first-hand Mark’s impact at the grassroots level. Early in 2019, Mark introduced the novel idea of presenting the River Bell Distinguished Service Award to All Mariners. He launched a search among marine transportation companies for a mariner to accept the award on all of their behalf. […]
Read MoreMark Knoy’s first personal encounter with Seamen’s Church Institute occurred over twenty years ago. He had just experienced “his first river fatality as a boss and didn’t know what to do”. Having been aware of SCI because of their training capabilities, Mark contacted Seamen’s Church immediately for a consult on the tragedy. He was profoundly […]
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