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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Allen of the Ever Refine
Third officer on the Ever Refine, Allen had another career before becoming a seafarer: photographer! He described the beautiful pictures he takes at sea, as well as a less-pleasant aspect of the job: traffic jams. Think you have it bad?
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May 10, 2013 Taabito Mananga of the Hanjin Pretoria
A native of Kiribati, Taabito has worked on several different kinds of ships. He prefers working on a container ship because it increases the chance of shore leave.
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May 6, 2013 Travis Roberts of the MV AEP Future
Deckhand Travis was asleep when his boat's steering rudder failed. Luckily, the crew—who look out for each like family—worked together to ensure no one got hurt.
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April 30, 2013 G. Venugopal of the MOL Efficiency
With a few hours' shore leave, Gopal has time to visit his daughter, son-in-law and four-year-old grandchild who live close by.
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April 23, 2013 Salim Saleh Saed of the CSCL Pusan
Salim's contract will end in a month—but he's waiting to go back to his native Tanzania until the rainy season ends. He's building a house there, in preparation for his upcoming marriage.
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April 17, 2013 Marlin Barger of the MV AEP Future
An eight-year veteran of the inland rivers, Marlin still has to explain to people what he does and why he loves it. "They really don't know how good we have it," he says.
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April 12, 2013 Jeypee Tacuban of the MOL Express
As an AB aboard the MOL Express, Jeypee describes the kind of training he went through to get his job.
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