We’re committed to providing the necessary information, services, and resources to help our seafarers and maritime community. Read on to learn more.
Services
Here are just a few of the services offered by Seamen’s Church Institute.
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- Assistance with any questions, concerns, and issues
- Organization of local worship services
- Coordinating trips to Philadelphia historical sites
- Visits to local shopping areas
- Providing Wi-Fi hotspots and phone SIM cards
Contact Information:
If you’d like to learn more about the SCI’s mission, our services, or anything regarding our work with the Philadelphia/New Jersey maritime community, please contact us via phone or email.
Phone: 215-922-2562
Email: seamens@sciphiladelphia.org
Hours of operation:
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- (special hours during COVID-19 Pandemic)
- Weekdays and weekends: 11;30 am to 7:30 pm
Additional Resources
Ship locator: https://www.marinetraffic.com
Maritime and Seafarer Organizations
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- North American Maritime Ministry Association www.namma.org
- Mission to Seafarers www.missiontoseafarers.org
- International Christian Maritime Association www.icma.as
- Seamen’s Church Institute of NY www.seamenschurch.org
- International Transport Workers Federation www.itfglobal.org or www.itfseafarers.org
- International Maritime Organization (UN) www.imo.org
- International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare www.seafarerswelfare.org
- Seafarer help – legal & other issues www.seafarerhelp.org
- Telegraph – Nautilus International – www.nautilusint.org
- Understanding U.S. Pollution Laws – http://enviroguides.us
- Mobile apps for seafarers – http://www.marineinsight.com/marine/life-at-sea/10-important-mobile-apps-seafarers/
- Resources for Seafarer’s Health – https://www.seafarerswelfare.org/ship-shop
- Information about Mesothelioma for ship and shipyard workers – https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/