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WELCOME WISTA

SCI was proud to host the Delaware Bay chapter of the Women's International Shipping & Trade Association at our office in the Navy Yard.

WISTA members heard from SCI Executive Director Helene Pierson, WISTA Chapter president Cynthia Hudson, Delaware River Pilot Captain Colleen Moran, and SCI Chaplain David Reid, author of "Eight Down," an important book about safety and how one more responsible step can save lives. ... See MoreSee Less

9 hours ago ·

Seamen's Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey shared a photo.

North American Maritime Ministry Association's cover photo ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago ·

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Seamen's Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey

A REUNION FAR FROM HOME

The LPG Tanker CHAPARRAL has been at Marcus Hook for maintenance since early spring, and for seafarers on board time can pass very slowly. Our host transporters are back and forth frequently to help break the monotony and transport seafarers who are able to go ashore.

Dan Dolan recently paid a visit to the ship and found a reunion between two childhood friends, one an officer on CHAPARRAL and the other Captain of a vessel docked nearby. The two men grew up together in the Philippines and were excited to find themselves in the same place at the same time. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago ·

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Seamen's Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey

WELCOME ABOARD

SCI welcomes Bernadette Storace as Office Manager, and Cindy Ryan as Director of Development.

Bernadette brings years of experience in the Maritime community from her post as Administrator at Urban Engineers.

Cindy adds the development role to her long-time responsibilities as SCI Accountant.

We are proud to have them as part of our small and dedicated team! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago ·

Ditty Bags

Ditty Bags – the Saga. Click here for a look at how our Ditty Bag program works

Knitting for seafarers: patterns & instructions (pdf)