Seafarers International House

Seafarers International House Seafarers International House is the Lutheran response to the urgent needs of vulnerable seafarers and immigrants.

We offer affordable accommodation to seafarers with a valid MMC at a different location. Seafarers International House is a Lutheran mission to seafarers and sojourners - including refugees and asylum seekers - people who travel under duress or difficult circumstances.

Our Director of Development, Henryk, was able to hear former SIH board president, Pastor Margay Whitlock, preach yesterd...
08/24/2026

Our Director of Development, Henryk, was able to hear former SIH board president, Pastor Margay Whitlock, preach yesterday at Holy Trinity Lutheran - Chapel Hill, NC. And there might have been some SIH newsletters distributed!

Earlier this week Robeson Lutheran Church & Preschool Senior Group completed an Action Team to fill Christmas-at-Sea Sat...
08/22/2026

Earlier this week Robeson Lutheran Church & Preschool Senior Group completed an Action Team to fill Christmas-at-Sea Satchels for International House ’s port chaplains to distribute among seafarers who will be separated from loved ones this Christmas. A big thank you to all participants and to John Lauer for posting this on Facebook.
If you care to participate or want to learn more check out this page: https://www.sihnyc.org/christmas-at-sea

Look at these amazing photos! If you are a seafarer, the seafarer photography competition closes at midnight on Saturd...
08/14/2026

Look at these amazing photos! If you are a seafarer, the seafarer photography competition closes at midnight on Saturday - don't lose your chance to enter the competition!

Seafarers, hurry! The seafarer photography competition closes at midnight on Saturday - don't lose your chance to ente...
08/14/2026

Seafarers, hurry! The seafarer photography competition closes at midnight on Saturday - don't lose your chance to enter the competition!

Coincidence is God remaining anonymous? Yesterday Pastor Marsh preached on Jesus' stilling of the storm on the sea Hope...
08/10/2026

Coincidence is God remaining anonymous? Yesterday Pastor Marsh preached on Jesus' stilling of the storm on the sea Hope Lutheran Church Selden. Then he presided over the dedication of a Children's playroom created by Sean Wannaker for his Eagle scouting project. And THEN we found out where Ethan is going in a week. He heads for his freshmen year at SUNY Maritime! Coincidence or God's timing?

We invite you to still participate in this August! You can turn summer heat into a vision of sugar plums and snow by ...
08/08/2026

We invite you to still participate in this August! You can turn summer heat into a vision of sugar plums and snow by rallying your friends, school group, coworkers, or congregation to assemble Christmas-at-Sea gift satchels.
Here is how you can do it: https://www.sihnyc.org/christmas-at-sea
Pictured are members of the New York Propeller Club writing Holiday cards last month - and three of last year's recipients.

A tremendous week of sharing best practices and fellowship among maritimeMinistry professionals in Philadelphia at the N...
08/07/2026

A tremendous week of sharing best practices and fellowship among maritime
Ministry professionals in Philadelphia at the North American Maritime Ministry conference (NAMMA). Seafarers International House was well represented and blessed.

Pastor Marsh received a warm welcome today from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church RVC as they begin their Christmas at Sea sa...
08/02/2026

Pastor Marsh received a warm welcome today from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church RVC as they begin their Christmas at Sea satchel gathering project.
If you are interested sharing the spirit of Christmas with seafarers follow this link: https://www.sihnyc.org/christmas-at-sea

Pictured are ship visitor Tim with young seafarers who had just begun their contracts aboard the bulk carrier Sunny Hope...
08/01/2026

Pictured are ship visitor Tim with young seafarers who had just begun their contracts aboard the bulk carrier Sunny Hope.
The youngest seafarer told Tim that one of his recent stops was Isla de Cedros, off Mexico’s Pacific coast. He described the island as a small but welcoming community, with just one taxi driver serving the entire island.
The Sunny Hope had carried salt from Mexico to New Haven, where it will help treat icy winter streets. During the visit, Tim delivered shirts, socks, playing cards, and books to the crew.
The seafarers spoke excitedly about their travels and the new places they hope to see during their first contracts at sea. ⚓️

FYI: Isla de Cedros, located off the Pacific coast of Baja California, hosts Puerto Morro Redondo, which is a major industrial bulk-loading terminal and Mexico's third-largest port by tonnage, exporting over 7 million metric tons of salt annually.

Last week in the port of New Haven, our ship visitor Tim met the captain of the cargo ship Ipanema Beach on the captain’...
07/25/2026

Last week in the port of New Haven, our ship visitor Tim met the captain of the cargo ship Ipanema Beach on the captain’s final day of contract before flying home. A new captain was preparing to take over for the vessel’s departure to the Port of Fairless Hills, a major Mid-Atlantic marine terminal on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania.
Tim and the captain shared dinner and enjoyed wide-ranging conversations about music, the seafaring industry, and life in India.
As a parting gift, a sturdy charcoal grill was found for the crew to use during summer evenings outdoors on deck!

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120 W 14th Street
New York, NY
10011

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+12126774800

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