As NAMEPA very genuinely points out, oceans, lakes and rivers are the cradle of life, but are seriously endangered by the actions of man. The most serious threat is pollution with existing environmental controls and regulations inadequate to control it. …
July 14, 2021: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced its position as a Founding Member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition. Other founding members include ABS, American Waterway Operators,…
The cruise industry has made recent headlines with its return to business. Travel and tourism were put on hold for nearly 15 months and in order to ensure their full return, health guidelines and environmental regulations have become a priority. Not only has this pause…
July 12, 2021: The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) partnered with their corporate member, Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK), to sponsor a beach cleanup at Rockaway Beach in New York. Genco called on their offices in New…
Since the Challenger Expedition in 1872, the field of marine science has been primarily a male-dominated field. Women have faced inequalities, minimal opportunities, and a lack of respect.. In fact, most people did not realize the first woman was sailing around the world…
In recent years, and with increasing intensity, Congress is paying attention to the “plasticide” our ocean and environment are facing and beginning to contemplate the necessary legislative changes to address the problem. Necessary action is transpiring on all levels: state, federal, and international. Most notably sparking discussion is the Break Free From Plastic Pollution…
NAMEPA is honored to have presented at this year’s National Marine Educators Association Virtual Conference. This year’s theme, Your Connection to Water, aligns perfectly with NAMEPA’s goal to educate on our interconnectedness to the water no matter if we live along the coast, near a river or…
The Steering Committee of the International umbrella organization of Marine Environment Protection Associations (INTERMEPA), convened recently to share and transfer knowledge and best environmental practices in the Mediterranean Sea, North America and Black Sea. The goal of INTERMEPA is to…
June 23, 2021 – Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announced that NAMEPA will be awarding their new member, Tidewater (NYSE: TDW), the “Maritime Sustainability Passport” (MSP) Certificate and Seal.…
June 23, 2021: The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to announce that corporate member, Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK), will be sponsoring an international beach cleanup day on June 30th, 2021. Genco offices in New…