The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) promotes the safety, dignity and improved working environment for the men and women serving in North American and international maritime workplaces. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Take a closer look…
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At a regional conference earlier this month in Odessa, Ukraine, SCI’s Douglas B. Stevenson advised port chaplains from various Christian maritime
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Humanitarian Challenges of Piracy Off West Africa February 15, 2013 Hijackers targeting vessels off the coast of West Africa have different aims from pirates in the Gulf of Aden, significantly affecting the seafarers operating in those waters. Recently, SCI’s More...
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America Has a Chance for Positive Change January 30, 2013 As US senators and President Obama seek to enact immigration reform this year, they also stand in a position to make some important decisions regarding seafarers. More...
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Meeting of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Delivered June 18, 2010 Douglas B. Stevenson Director, Center for Seafarers RightsThe Seamen’s Church Institute...
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UN Consultations on Countering Maritime Piracy
December 3, 2009
UN Consultations on Strengthening Contribution of the United Nations in Countering Maritime Piracy Delivered December 1, 2009 Remarks by Douglas B. Stevenson, The Seamen’s Church Institute Thank...
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Stevenson to Testify before House Subcommittee
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The United States House Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee hears testimony on maritime piracy on May 28, 2009. SCI's Douglas B. Stevenson is on the panel of experts.
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