Photo: Jan Dieleman, Business Leader for Cargill Ocean Transportation June 8, 2020 – On the occasion of World Oceans Day, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) has launched the first known comprehensive CSR/ESG (Corporate Social Responsibility/Environment, Social, Governance) program…
Billions of pounds of marine debris enter the oceans every year. With most of it being plastic, there is a need to reduce or completely refuse single use items. NAMEPA West Coast spent an afternoon at one of the most…
Photo: VADM Charles Ray, Vice Commandant, United States Coast GuardMay 5, 2020 – The American Club’s Chairman and CEO, and Chairman of North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced the lineup for this year’s “Safety at Sea” seminar being…
The Liberian Registry, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) and ProSea have updated their ground-breaking marine environmental awareness computer-based training program for seafarers and shoreside staff. This training program is designed to engage the user and increase participation in…
References International Maritime Organization. (2020). International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BMW). Author. http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pages/International-Convention-for-the-Control-and-Management-of-Ships'-Ballast-Water-and-Sediments-(BWM).aspx Ricciardi, A. (2012). Invasive Species. Pp. 5547–5560 In: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (R.A.Meyers, ed.), Springer. Sophie Koch.…
Weston, CT – March 18, 2020 - - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announced the release today of its “Save Our Seas: NAMEPA’s Parent Survival Series”. Designed to support parents who are looking for materials to augment…
Photo: Joe Hughes, CEO and President, The American Club and NAMEPA Chairman HOUSTON, TX – February 24, 2020 – Uncertainty and disruption in the maritime industry has drawn unprecedented support from corporate sponsors to The North American Marine Environment Protection…
Photo: Rick Cameron, Deputy Director of Planning and Development for POLB February 24, 2020 - Weston, CT - Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced today that Cheniere Energy, Inc.,…
Stewardship and Sustainability Key Messages February 3, 2020 - Weston, CT - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) tackled the Super Bowl last week in Florida with a youth tailgate event in conjunction with Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV…
When Mary joined America’s Boating Club ATLANTA (ABCA) it quickly became apparent that her past experience with other organizations was going to be a valuable asset. Mary’s focus was on boating safety, and she loved to do “Vessel Safety Exams” (VSE’s). …