SCI - The Rev'd Mark Nestlehutt

05/23/2026

From our nation’s ports to rivers, oceans, and inland waterways, the maritime industry powers trade, supports jobs, and strengthens communities every day.

This National Maritime Day, we celebrate the resilience, skill, and service of those who work on and around the water. Thank you for all you do. 🌊⚓

05/21/2026

SCI's President & Executive Director, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, with SCI Chaplain Associate and Ukrainian Catholic priest, Fr. Paul Makar, visiting the Danish Seafarers' Mission in Copenhagen as part of the International Christian Maritime Association maritime chaplain training course. Fr. Makar regularly visits with Ukrainian seafarers and others in the Port of New York and New Jersey, working out of SCI's International Seafarers' Center in Port Newark!

05/20/2026

THE MASTHEAD—May 2026: Read about SCI’s continued efforts to educate and advocate for mariner wellness; CME’s training initiatives to promote safer navigation; chaplain participation in SUNY Maritime’s Summer Sea Term; the 2026 Life Saving Benevolent Association Awards; and much more.

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05/18/2026

Important day, important community!

Today, on the International Day for Women in Maritime, we celebrate the women shaping the future of the maritime industry through leadership, innovation, and expertise. ⚓

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2026 theme, “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence,” highlights the importance of turning commitments into action — creating more opportunities, strengthening inclusion, and building a more equitable maritime workforce for all.

We honor the contributions of women across the sector and support continued efforts to recruit, retain, and empower the next generation of maritime professionals.

05/12/2026

SCI’s Chaplains and Chaplain Associates have been privileged to sail every SUNY MARITIME SST since 2021!

05/11/2026

To quote from the Book of Common Prayer, “none must, all (who are admitted) may, some do”… A great career path for those who feel called.

Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.

05/01/2026

04/25/2026

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🐣

03/18/2026

Recent updates on SCI’s work…

THE MASTHEAD: Read about how SCI is advancing seafarer advocacy worldwide—from CMA-Shipping Conference to the IMO—while strengthening safety, partnerships, and community across the U.S.

This month highlights industry events, new leadership, and upcoming gatherings, alongside the vital, on-the-ground work of our chaplains supporting mariners through crisis and connection.

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