The New Orleans chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) hosted a “Lunch & Learn” event March 4 featuring the Rev. Tom Rhoades, river chaplain with Seamen’s… Read More
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Capt. Larry Barnes and his son were watching a television show about retired professional basketball players when he had an idea. Why not make a television show where retired river… Read More
The Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt will be the new president and executive director of the Seamen’s Church Institute of New York and New Jersey. The organization’s board announced its selection… Read More
The Waterways Journal has opened a new office in Paducah, Ky. The company is leasing space from the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) at 129 Water St. The location is ideal… Read More
Active on a daily basis until nearly the day he died, river icon Charlie Jones, 101, set a high bar for those to follow in his footsteps. Chairman of Amherst-Madison… Read More
When Charlie Jones, president of Amherst Madison, died at the age of 101, he could look back on a river career with few parallels. During World War II, Jones served… Read More
Today’s mariners, both inland and deep sea, live much safer, more comfortable, better-compensated and better-protected lives than their predecessors did in 1834, when the Seamen’s Church Institute was founded. But… Read More
The Rev. David Rider, president and executive director of the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), announced June 19 that he intends to retire in 2020 after 12 years of service. As… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute will host a will host a book signing by Melody Golding, followed by a reception to celebrate the book’s launch. The event will take place from… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) honored Joe Pyne, chairman of Kirby Corporation, with a Lifetime Achievement Award during SCI’s annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon in Houston April 25. Christian O’Neil… Read More
