The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) releases an updated, fourteen-minute video, highlighting the work and mission of the largest, most comprehensive mariners’ agency in North America.

The video features industry leaders and mariners. They speak of the Institute and of global commerce. “SCI makes a difference in the lives of those who transport the goods of modern living,” says the Rev. David M. Rider, SCI’s Executive Director, “and the video takes a look at the different facets of supporting the industry and its hard-working people.”

An update of a DVD produced in 2006, the latest film represents changes in the industry and at SCI, an agency evolving and adapting to meet these new challenges. Narrator and producer Gary Jobson of Jobson Sailing, also known as ESPN’s sailing announcer, has put together the latest iteration of this informational video. “We’re really pleased with the way that it has come together,” Executive Director David Rider said. “It’s an interesting story, not only of SCI but of the way the industry functions and relies and has historically relied on our support.”

The video is available online at seamenschurch.org, and copies are also available in DVD format by request. “It’s our hope that those curious about what SCI does and those across the world who benefit from the work of merchant mariners will be informed and inspired to know and do more in support of our work.”

To view the new video, click here.

The Seamen’s Church Institute is grateful for the support of Condé Nast Traveler, who helped underwrite the cost of the original production of this film.