We champion responsible practices within the maritime sector. Through our resources, industry programs, and events, we provide a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and development of maritime industry best practices.
Maritime Industry Seminars and Conferences
Marine Environmental Protection & Awareness Program
MARPOL: Operation Compliance
NAMEPA hosts maritime industry events throughout the year that bring together professionals from across the maritime community to share knowledge and advance best practices that support safe and efficient maritime operations. From regional seminars to national conferences, these events provide opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate.
This course invites the maritime sector and you, as a maritime professional, to get involved by discussing subjects related to sustainable shipping and MARPOL regulations. This program underscores the valuable role played by the maritime industry as important to global society both on land and at sea.
Broken down into 5 E-learning modules, participants explore sustainable shipping and the importance of the marine environment by outlining how liquid waste, solid waste, energy and climate change impact the marine environment.
NAMEPA has developed practical resources to support mariners and shoreside personnel in understanding and implementing MARPOL requirements in their daily operations. The MARPOL & You Guide and accompanying webinar series were created to translate complex regulatory language into clear, operationally relevant guidance for those working across the maritime industry.
These resources explain not only what the regulations require, but also why they exist, providing important context about the operational, safety, and environmental considerations that underpin international maritime standards. The materials highlight common compliance challenges, clarify key MARPOL provisions, and provide real-world examples that help crews and operational staff better connect regulatory expectations with onboard practice.
By focusing on practical application, operational awareness, and human factors, the guide and webinars aim to strengthen compliance by ensuring mariners understand both the intent and implementation of MARPOL requirements. The resources are designed to be accessible to crews, officers, shoreside teams, and maritime students alike, supporting a stronger culture of compliance, operational excellence, and professional responsibility across the industry.
Weston, CT – September 30, 2026 – The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to welcome Carbon Capture Machine (CCM) as its newest member, expanding NAMEPA’s network of organizations working to advance marine environmental protection through innovation, collaboration, and practical industry solutions. CCM also received recognition as the recipient of NAMEPA’s 2026 Environmental Innovation Award, honoring its innovative CO₂ capture technology, which converts vessel emissions into stable mineral products and offers a
SAN DIEGO, CA – September 25rd 2026 – The International Propeller Club and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 99th Anniversary International Propeller Club Convention, taking place September 22nd – 24th in San Diego, California. The partnership will strengthen collaboration around the Adopt a Ship Program, connecting students with maritime professionals and expanding awareness of careers across the maritime industry. The partnership brings together two
Weston, CT – September 9th, 2026 – The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is proud to announce that Joe Hughes, Chairman of the Managers of the P&I Club and Chairman of NAMEPA, will receive the 2026 NAMEPA Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes his decade of dedicated leadership and lasting contributions to NAMEPA and the protection of the marine environment. Mr. Hughes has served as Chairman of NAMEPA for the past 10 years
