At the IMO for the IMO/ILO “Work at Sea” Conference. Pictured (from left to right): the Rev. Paul Trathen, Mission to Seafarers; Dirk Obermann, Deutsche Seemannsmission; Phil Schifflin, Director, SCI Center for Mariner Advocacy; and Tim Hill, Stella Maris. SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy Director Phil Schifflin recently attended the “Work at Sea” conference, which […]
Read MorePhoto: Mark Nestlehutt, TOTE’s Sara Rivas, Phil Schifflin, and Stephen Polk during a recent visit to the Philly Shipyard. The Philly Shipyard stands out as one of North America’s most active shipyards, constructing four significant U.S. Jones Act vessels. Before last month’s journey to SCI’s 2023 Mountain Challenge event, a tour of the shipyard was […]
Read Moreby SCI Chaplain Michelle McWilliams The father, Feno, and son, Julien, didn’t share this information right away. After answering all their questions about going ashore, SAS, and sim cards, we got into discussing home—which was Madagascar for both crew members. They were so excited to talk about their home, their faces lighting up with each […]
Read MoreWhile training for a mission in 2020 and 2021, veteran Astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren reached out to the Director of SCI’s Center for Maritime Education, Capt. Stephen Polk, and offered to take a small SCI item into space on his next mission. In his words, Capt. Polk “jumped at the chance” and gave Dr. Lindgren […]
Read MoreLast month in Houston, TX, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) had the privilege of participating in the christening ceremony of Kirby Corporation’s latest vessel, M/V GREEN DIAMOND. This vessel marks a significant milestone as the first U.S. hybrid-electric inland towboat and is set to operate under a three-year contract with Shell. SCI sent a delegation consisting […]
Read MoreIn mid-September, 2023, SCI’s President & Executive Director, Mark Nestlehutt, visited the Antwerp Maritime Academy’s inland mariner training facility, De Vlaamse Waterweg (Flemish Waterways), in Willebroek, Belgium. Training for Belgian and other European river and canal mariners is overseen by Managing Director, Philippe De Gauw, whom Mark and his SCI colleagues met during the 2022 […]
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving world of maritime ministry and seafarer welfare, staying informed and legally aware is crucial for chaplains and those dedicated to supporting the well-being of seafarers. Phil Schifflin, Esq., Director of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Mariner Advocacy, recently addressed chaplains and other seafarer welfare workers at the North American Maritime Ministry […]
Read MorePhotos by Shinabhat Maneerin On August 29, the Seamen’s Church Institute welcomed 15 master’s students enrolled in the Maritime Law & Policy program at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden. The students represented 12 countries: Mozambique, Ecuador, India, Namibia, Philippines, Georgia, Ukraine, Japan, Thailand, Maldives, Vietnam, and Guyana. All are involved in the maritime administrations or […]
Read MoreWith Chaplain Tom Rhoades, Ali went along for vessel visits in New Orleans—here meeting some of the crew members of the MV Kristen Golding, Golding Barge Lines. For 28 years, SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy has welcomed students from Tulane University School of Law to intern during their 1L summer. This summer, CMA welcomed Alison […]
Read MoreThe Rev. David Shirk — SCI Chaplain, Ministry on the River + Gulf One of my favorite ways to conduct a boat visit is to ride along with a boat store delivery. Larry Barnes and his two crews from Barnes Boat Store know the impact of SCI’s ministry on mariners and always welcome SCI Chaplains […]
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