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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What’s fashionable on the high seas this winter? Some mariners will sport a new hat designed by Kristine Byrnes of Allentown, NJ, winner of a contest
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Underway Reflections from a River Chaplain April 19, 2013 Most port chaplains minister to international seafarers on board a docked vessel, but River Chaplain Kempton Baldridge tells us about getting “underway”—actually moving on a vessel—a practice unique More...
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SCI’s Most Clicked January 28, 2013 Explore the Institute’s most viewed website news articles from 2012, stories connecting mariners and those who support them. More...
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River Bell Awards Celebrate Community
December 19, 2012
SCI’s 13th Annual River Bell Awards Luncheon focused attention on two of the maritime transportation community’s influential backers.
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New Tool at SCI Aids in Mariner Assessments
October 22, 2012
Additional simulator in SCI’s Houston Center for Maritime Education enlarges capacity for specialized assessment and training.
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New Navigation System Adds to SCI’s Simulators
August 10, 2012
Rose Point Navigation Systems outfits computer simulators used in training mariners at SCI’s Center for Maritime Education with the company’s popular ECS software, a computer-based navigation...
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15 Years Training in Paducah
June 5, 2012
On June 9, SCI marks 15 years training professional mariners at its Paducah, KY Center for Maritime Education. Computer simulators at the facility place students in a virtual pilothouse amid high-...
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Winners of Mariner Photo Contest
June 1, 2012
SCI announces the winner of its photography contest for mariners, An Insider’s View, showcasing a unique perspective of maritime life. Grand Prize Winner John Dunaway collects a brand-new iPad for...
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SCI Announces E-Learning Partnership
May 14, 2012
SCI augments its high-quality training for professionals in the maritime industry with e-learning opportunities available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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River Bell Awards Honor Frontrunners
December 15, 2011
SCI honored Joseph H. Pyne, Chairman & CEO of Kirby Corporation (pictured); Eddie Conrad; and RADM Mary E. Landry (ret), former Commander of the United States Coast Guard 8th District, at its...
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