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Developing Agenda:

1300: Registration and Networking 
 
1330: Welcome & Opening Remarks
 
1345: Keynote Address: The Future of Maritime – Balancing Commerce, Conservation, and Global Responsibility – Jan-Willem van den Dijssel, Americas Lead Cargill Ocean Transportation and incoming NAMEPA Chairman
 
1400: U.S. Coast Guard Perspective: Protecting America’s Maritime Domain – Captain Steven Koch, Chief Office of Operating and Environmental Standards 
  • Maritime Safety and resilience
  • Emerging operational and regulatory priorities
  • Partnerships with industry on innovation
  • Aligning on recruitment and retention  
1415: Challenges Facing Maritime Operations
  • Operations and efficiency 
  • Beyond Compliance: The Future of Marine Environment Protection – Benton Lobo, Vice President Compliance and Operations Carnival Cruise Lines 
  • Operational resilience and climate adaption 
  • Workforce Sustainability
  • Regulatory and policy considerations

1500: Coffee/Tea Break

1530: Innovation in Action
  • Emerging technologies and digital innovation – Lance Scott, CEO of Carbon Capture Machine
  • Sustainable Vessel and Port Operations
  • Waste Management and Circular Economy Solutions – Tina Goldstein, Founder and President, Wasteline Solutions 
  • Real-world case studies driving environmental progress 

1615: Leadership Roundtable

1700: Chairman’s Reflection & Closing Remarks 

1715: NAMEPA Annual General Meeting

1800: Cocktail Reception

1900: Dinner Program & Awards Presentation

Speakers

Carleen Lyden Walker – Is the Co-Founder and CEO of NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) leveraging off her experience as a marketing and communications professional in the commercial maritime industry with over 40 years of experience.

She specializes in identifying, developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications programs that increase the visibility and effectiveness of NAMEPA as well as the development of educational resources promoting marine environment protection. She works to develop strategic alliances between industry, regulators, conservation groups and educators to “Save Our Seas”. In 2015, Ms. Lyden Walker was appointed an Ambassador by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). She is a member of WISTA (Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association), the Connecticut Maritime Association, the Marine Society of the City of New York, The National Press Club, WIMAC (Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean) and is a Past-President of the Propeller Club Chapter of the Port of NY/NJ. She was also elected to the Board of Trustees of the Coast Guard Foundation, the Tall Ships America Foundation, New York Harbor Foundation and the New Era Academy Transportation Technologies Program in Baltimore. She was recently named one of the top 100 women in shipping globally.

Ms. Lyden Walker is also Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Marketing & Communications, is Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight, Founder of CARIBMEPA and the Co-Founder/Executive Director of the Consortium for International Maritime Heritage. In 2010, she was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the United States Coast Guard and in 2014 a Public Service Commendation for her work on World Maritime Day and AMVER, respectively. Ms. Lyden Walker graduated from Wellesley College with a BA in Political Science and History (minor in Economics), studied Accounting at Cornell School of Business Administration and is a trained facilitator and media trainer. She held a USCG Captain’s license.

Our Sponsors:

 The American Club: The American Club’s mission is to provide its Members with a broad and financially secure range of P&I and related insurance services which most effectively meet the imperatives of their day-to-day business and which are delivered in an attentive, efficient, courteous and focused manner. 

Blank Rome: Blank Rome Maritime is one of the largest maritime practice groups in the United States and is supported by an even broader Transportation Industry Group that brings considerable depth and experience to the myriad litigation, regulatory and transactional issues facing the maritime industry.  With more than 650 attorneys serving clients across the globe, Blank Rome represents businesses and organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-up entities around the globe. Blank Rome helps its clients in all aspects of their businesses. The Firm’s practices cover areas including business tax; commercial and corporate litigation; employment benefits and labor; financial services; bankruptcy and financial restructuring; government relations; health law; intellectual property; maritime; international trade; government contracts; matrimonial; privately held and emerging companies; product liability; public companies and capital formation; public finance; real estate; trusts and estates; and white collar, internal and government investigations. Blank Rome also represents pro bono clients in a wide variety of cases and matters. For more information, go to www.blankrome.com.  

Cargill: Cargill’s ocean transportation is a leading freight-trading business which provides bulk shipping services to customers across the globe. Founded in 1956, Cargill commands the highest level of operational expertise which ensures the sustainable and efficient management of its 650-strong fleet. Cargill has a unique market perspective able to combine first-class operations with expert trading in both physical and financial freight markets. 

Carnival: Carnival Corporation, parent company of Carnival Cruise Line and other great brands, is the global leader in the cruise industry, leading the way in innovative and sustainable cruising to deliver memorable vacations and build borderless connections. But we never forget to create unforgettable happiness for our guests during their extraordinary cruise vacations, all while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit and life we touch.

DNV: DNV is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. The company enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV invests heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges. 

As we celebrate 125 years of operation in the U.S.A., DNV would like to thank all the valued customers and stakeholders we have worked alongside. These relationships have been the foundation for our success. We look forward to continued collaboration towards a safe and sustainable industry. 


Visit us at www.dnv.com for more information.

Dorian LPG: Dorian LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company and a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs.  Dorian LPG  currently owns and operates 22 modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Connecticut, USA, London, United Kingdom and Athens, Greece.http://dorianlpg.com/

Morgan Marketing and Communications: Morgan Marketing & Communications LLC is a client-based, retained marketing and communications agency committed to providing its clients with the highest quality professional marketing and communications services available. Our mission is to partner with our clients to meet their needs and exceed their goals.

 

Navios: Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”, NYSE: NMM), is a leading US publicly listed marine transportation company that owns and operates dry bulk, container and tanker vessels.  Navios Partners has a modern fleet of 177 vessels, across three segments with 15+ different types of vessels and an average age of 9.6 years. Navios Partners is committed to being a leader in sustainability and is continuously working towards this commitment by striving to measure and reduce emissions and waste, aiming to achieve ‘Zero Incidents’, and always focusing on operating ethically, compliantly and transparently.  For more information, please visit our website at www.navios-mlp.com. 

Pasha:  Established in 1947, The Pasha Group is a family-owned, third-generation diversified global logistics and transportation company that provides ocean transportation for containers and rolling stock between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii; port processing services for finished and privately owned vehicles; stevedoring for vehicles, breakbulk and container cargos; auto hauling services with its truck fleet throughout the contiguous U.S.; domestic and international relocation services; and international logistics management for general commodity and project cargoes.

Port Everglades: As one of Florida’s leading economic generators, Port Everglades is the gateway for international trade and cruise vacations. Consistently ranked among the top three busiest cruise homeports in the world, Port Everglades is also one of the nation’s leading container ports and South Florida’s main seaport for receiving energy products including gasoline, jet fuel and alternative fuels.

SMIT: SMIT Salvage is able to provide assistance to ships in distress (emergency response (OPA-90), wreck removal, environmental care and consultancy) anywhere in the world and at any time. It does this by operating out of four locations which are strategically situated in relation to the main international shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town and Singapore. 

Wasteline Solutions Inc.: Wasteline Solutions, Inc. was founded by Tina Maria Goldstein, who proudly serves as the company’s CEO. Tina brings a unique combination of compassion, resilience, and business leadership to the waste management industry.

Before launching Wasteline Solutions, Tina dedicated her career to nursing and successfully operated a major home health care agency. As a breast cancer survivor, she remains an active supporter of local breast cancer awareness events and continues to give back to the South Florida community. Her experience in health care taught her the importance of policies, procedures, and most importantly—caring for people during critical times.

Tina has carried these same values into Wasteline Solutions. With her no-nonsense, results-driven leadership style, she transformed the company into one of the most trusted waste management providers in South Florida. Under her guidance, Wasteline Solutions has built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

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