IN THIS ISSUE – JUNE 2022

• 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner
• Richard du Moulin Gifts $1.2M to SCI
• Mark Nestlehutt on NYMAR at Gallaghers
• In Print: 2021 Annual Report & The Lookout
• From the SCI Archives

Edmond J. (Ned) Moran & U.S. Maritime Academies honored at the

44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner

On Thursday, June 9, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered leaders in the shipping and maritime industry for the 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City. This year, SCI honored Edmond J. (Ned) Moran (Director, Moran Towing Corporation) with the Lifetime Achievement Award and the U.S. Maritime Academies with the Silver Bell Award.

“We are proud to honor Ned tonight with our lifetime service award for his 40 years of distinguished service and commitment to our industry,” said SCI President and Executive Director, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt. “We are also honored to present the Silver Bell Award to the U.S. Maritime Academies for their role in training a talented and diverse community of young mariners, providing us with the next generation in maritime leadership.”

Originally intending to accept his award in person, Mr. Moran was called away on a last-minute family obligation, so Ted Tregurtha (CEO, Moran), accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf. Accepting the Silver Bell Award for the U.S. Maritime Academies were Vice Admiral Jack Buono (Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy), and Rear Admiral Dr. Michael Alfultis (President, SUNY Maritime College), along with representatives from the other maritime academies: California State University Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, and Texas A&M Maritime Academy. 

The festivities featured the traditional Parade of Vessels on the Hudson river, and the Presentation of Colors by the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York. The USMMA Mariners Chorus was on hand for the hymn and National Anthem, and the Right Reverend Andrew M. L. Dietsche, Episcopal Bishop of New York, opened the event with an invocation. The Port Authority Police Department Pipes & Drums band led the event’s 500 guests into dinner.

Photos from the event can be found here.

Richard du Moulin gives $1.2M Leadership Gift to SCI

One of the highlights of this year’s Silver Bell Awards Dinner was the announcement of a $1.2 Million gift by Richard du Moulin, Chair Emeritus of SCI’s Board of Trustees, and 2021 Silver Bell Award recipient. In his special video statement, du Moulin noted SCI’s outstanding work and innovation, saying that his gift was “simple payback” to all the mariners and shore-side personnel who helped build his company over the years. Click here to watch his video announcement from the 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner.

SCI President and Executive Director Rev. Mark Nestlehutt appears with Clay Maitland on NYMAR at Gallaghers.

Following up on a previous Masthead article, the eighth ‘NYMAR at Gallaghers’ program has posted with host Clay Maitland (Managing Partner, International Registries, New York) and special guest, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, President & Executive Director of the Seamen’s Church Institute. Click here to watch the full video on NYMAR's MaritimeTV.

SCI is Hiring

The Center for Maritime Education in Paducah is looking for an experienced Inland Waterways Simulator Instructor. For more details or to apply for this position, please click here. Kindly forward this position to anyone who might be interested.

Volunteer Opportunity

SCI's International Seafarers' Center located in Port Newark is looking for a Volunteer Chaplain/Hospitality Associate. For requirements and additional information about this position click here. Kindly forward this position to anyone who might be interested.

In Print: The 2021 Annual Report & The Lookout

From the SCI Archives

On this date—June 23, 1611—Henry Hudson, his son, and a few supporters from the crew of his ship were set adrift in what is now called Hudson Bay by mutineers.

This lantern slide depicts the Halve Maen, or Half Moon, the ship Hudson sailed on the trip that brought him to New York Harbor and the river we now know by his name. The slide was used for education and entertainment in the auditorium at 25 South Street.

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