Seth Cooley and James Steele, members of the deck crew aboard the MV Steve Golding, have never experienced a hurricane on a towboat … until now. Forecasters project Isaac will land on U.S. shores early Wednesday, and the two will face the storm head on. They and their fellow crew members prepare the vessel for what could become the first hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast since 2008.
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…
