Look at this bird’s-eye view from the pilothouse of one of SCI’s maritime education simulators in Houston, TX as the vessel passes under the new Galveston Causeway Railroad Lift Bridge. Despite the fact the bridge only opened this year, mariners navigated this structure on SCI’s simulators for months prior using data from the Texas Department of Transportation to create the structure in a simulated environment—before builders even finished work.
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…
