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.
ATHENS, GREECE — As global shipping faces mounting geopolitical volatility, accelerating technological disruption, and growing pressure to modernize maritime operations, North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in partnership with the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce will convene international maritime leaders on June 4th starting at 10:30 am, during Posidonia 2026 for 5th Trading in U.S. Waters: U.S. and Greek Approaches on Today’s Maritime Challenges, a high-level forum examining the evolving realities shaping global trade, maritime
WASHINGTON, DC — National Maritime Week 2026 concluded with strong momentum, record engagement, and a week of standing-room-only discussions, collaborative workshops, networking events, and industry-wide conversations focused on the future of the American maritime industry, with over 1000 individuals attending sessions and events throughout the week. Held throughout Washington, DC from May 19–22, this year’s National Maritime Week programming brought together leaders from government, maritime industry, shipbuilding, workforce development, innovation, environmental stewardship, logistics, energy, finance,
Weston, CT – Building on its long-standing commitment to education and workforce development, the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is partnering with Learnmarine, a leading provider of maritime e-learning solutions, to advance excellence in maritime education and shaping a future-ready global workforce. Through this partnership, Learnmarine joins NAMEPA’s vast network of forward-thinking maritime leaders, while NAMEPA members gain exclusive access to high-impact training programs. Delivered through NAMEPA’s newly launched Member Portal, the platform
