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…
Maritime Security
Reports from SCI’s 2012 Shore Leave Survey show a continued need for convenient seafarers’ access to shore leave.
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Luncheon Marks Opening, Signals Strength October 29, 2010 SCI’s annual Houston, TX benefit luncheon gathered industry leaders from across sectors in support of the Institute’s training programs for mariners, which now incorporate new state-of-the-art More...
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Overhaul Energizes Houston Center October 4, 2010 Later this month, SCI unveils extensive upgrades to its Houston Center for Maritime Education, including those to the training facility’s computer simulators. In the renovated Center, SCI hosts its More...
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WISTA 2008, New Orelans, LA
October 15, 2008
Seafarer Issues: Are We Making Progress? Deborah G. BlanchardThe Seamen's Church Institute Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)Annual Conference October 15-17, 2008in...
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UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 2008
June 20, 2008
Statement to the Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea United Nations, New York Delivered June 20,2008
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Commandant Visits; Announces TWIC Change
May 2, 2008
Admiral Thad William Allen, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, made his first visit to the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Paducah Center on May 2, 2008. The tour included an opportunity to...
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The Company of Master Mariners of Canada 2007
November 14, 2007
Human Resource Issues in a Dynamic Maritime Industry The Company of Master Mariners of Canada NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR DIVISION St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada Delivered November 14, 2007
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Institute for Defense and Government Advancement
November 13, 2007
Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Port Security 2007 Los Angeles, California Delivered November 13, 2007 Maritime Identity Documents Update on Identity Documents for Seafarers
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Maritime Education Luncheon Raises Over $60K
October 24, 2007
Over 100 maritime leaders and friends of the Seamen’s Church Institute attended the 3rd Annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon on Oct. 24 at SCI’s – Houston Center. The luncheon raised over $60...
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Maritime Security Forum, Stamford, CT
May 14, 2007
Maritime Security Forum Piracy Stamford, CT Delivered May 14, 2007 Piracy and Mariners Douglas B. Stevenson, Esq. Director, Center for Seafarers’ Rights The Seamen’s Church Institute
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