by the Rev. Geoffrey Davis SCI Chaplain, Ministry on the River, Lower Mississippi & Gulf Coast Region From the December 2025 Quarterly Activity Report One of the great aspects of working in the maritime industry, particularly on the inland side, is the abundance of advancement opportunities. As an SCI Chaplain, it is a tremendous blessing […]
Read MorePhil Schifflin, Esq., Director of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy, strives to stay abreast of laws that impact mariners, both foreign and domestic. Recently, Phil attended a presentation on U.S. cabotage laws, with a particular focus on the Jones Act where he was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and deliver the invocation at the […]
Read Moreby the Rev. Grace Pardun Supervisory Chaplain, Ministry on the River, Upper Mississippi & Ohio River Region We often expect our members of the clergy, our pastor, and even our chaplain, to embody a certain level of reverence—to have a deep and rich spiritual life, and to be a living model of self-control and morality. […]
Read MoreThis month, Seamen’s Church Institute welcomed mariners, maritime personnel, and their families to two joyful Christmas Services and Celebrations—gatherings rooted in gratitude, fellowship, and the enduring spirit of the maritime community. Port Newark, NJ – International Seafarers’ Center On December 17, SCI hosted its second annual Christmas Service and Celebration at the International Seafarers’ Center […]
Read MorePhil Schifflin, Esq., Director of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy, regularly attends maritime industry events to better understand the issues currently affecting mariners. Most recently, Phil attended the International WorkBoat Show on December 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the largest commercial marine trade shows in North America, the event attracts thousands of professionals […]
Read Moreby Phil Shifflin, Esq. Director of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy from the December 2025 Quarterly Activity Report As the Director of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA), I am privileged to lead an organization that consistently steps in to defend the rights of seafarers facing unfair treatment. One recent case stands out as a […]
Read Moreby Chaplain Michelle McWilliams International Seafarers’ Center, Port of New York and New Jersey From the December 2025 Quarterly Activity Report Adopt a Crew is a new volunteer initiative implemented by SCI this year. It provides port and other maritime companies with the opportunity to volunteer in their own space by assembling care packages for […]
Read MoreThe 2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon, one of the inland maritime industry’s most prominent annual gatherings, was held in Paducah on December 11. This year’s luncheon welcomed 634 attendees, setting a new River Bell record, as the community came together to celebrate the industry and recognize outstanding leadership and service. Congratulations to our award recipients […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
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