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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Using SCI’s newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to search information on US environmental pollution laws from
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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 More...
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Urge Your Rep to Protect Seafarers Now November 3, 2011 Join SCI in opposing legislation currently before the US House of Representatives that stands to impair the rights of foreign seafarers working aboard passenger ships, diminishing their ability to More...
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USCG Captain of the Port Visits SCI
July 14, 2010
USCG Captain Linda L. Fagan with SCI’s President & Executive Director, the Rev. David M. Rider, and Director of SCI’s Center for Seafarers’ Rights, Douglas B. Stevenson, during a visit to the...
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2010 Shore Leave Study Published
June 25, 2010
SCI’s 2010 Shore Leave Report paints a picture of obstacles seafarers face in obtaining shore leave. This year’s Report indicates shore leave denials due primarily to lack of visas.
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SCI Honors and Remembers Mariners
May 19, 2010
Participants placed a memorial wreath on the waters of the New York Harbor near the Merchant Mariners’ Memorial in Battery Park as part of SCI’s ceremony for National Maritime Day.
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SCI Ministries Work Together in Houston
April 26, 2010
by the Rev. David M. Rider, President & Executive Director
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Awards Celebrate a Ministry of Firsts
April 6, 2010
Great leaders have guided SCI through firsts in maritime ministry. The 2010 Silver Bell Awards Dinner honors C. Berdon Lawrence, The Rev. Dr. Jean R. Smith, and VADM Vivien S. Crea (ret.).
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Coast Guard Notice Cites SCI Shore Leave Study
October 14, 2009
by Deborah G. Blanchard, Staff Attorney
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A Day of Remembrance for Mariners
May 26, 2009
by the Rev. Megan Sanders On May 19, the Seamen's Church Institute held a memorial service in honor of those members of the Merchant Marine who have given their lives in service to our country....
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