Photos by Shinabhat Maneerin

On August 29, the Seamen’s Church Institute welcomed 15 master’s students enrolled in the Maritime Law & Policy program at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden. The students represented 12 countries: Mozambique, Ecuador, India, Namibia, Philippines, Georgia, Ukraine, Japan, Thailand, Maldives, Vietnam, and Guyana. All are involved in the maritime administrations or Coast Guards of their countries. The 2023 summer field study segment of the program also included visits and briefings from USCG Sector New York, the American P&I Club, the United Nations, SUNY Maritime College, the U.S. Maritime Law Association, and others in order to witness U.S. maritime governance and advocacy in action.

Our thanks to Trinity Church Wall Street for graciously hosting the meeting between SCI and the WMU students. Representing SCI were Douglas Stevenson, Esquire, Director Emeritus of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy; Dr. Naomi Walker, Manager of Special Projects; and the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, President & Executive Director. A special thank you to Captain Jennifer Ketchum, Ph.D. (Capt. USCG Retired) for coordinating WMU’s visit to SCI.