The shipping industry is a vast network. It ties people, organizations, and companies together through the products it transports all around the world. If it were a web, ports would be the centers that connect the threads. Ports are incredibly…
Cargill announced its partnership with BAR Technologies and with naval architect, Deltamarin, to bring wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping. As the industry searches to find ways to meet 2030 and 2050 goals set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), innovative steps are necessary,…
As the maritime industry moves its way into the decade, the race to find ways of reaching complete decarbonization not only continues, it intensifies. Not only do those in the maritime industry have to contend with the current IMO regulations, but they also…
Photo: Guy Platten, Secretary General International Chamber of Shipping Innovative and Extraordinary Efforts to Preserving the Marine Environment November 11, 2020––The prestigious NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) Marine Environment Protection Awards for 2020 were presented on Thursday, Nov.…
Micheal Garbarino: This is a question about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch since you’ve actually been there. When you enter the waters of the convergence zone, is it like entering a loose collection of plastic, or is it a very…
Preface On June 23rd, the ship Kawaii returned to Hawaii bringing an end to the first of two ocean cleanup missions run by the Ocean Voyages Institute. The first mission brought back an impressive 103 tons of plastic debris after…
Author: Andrea Duran Today is World Maritime Day. It is not a holiday like Christmas or Halloween, no one is going to receive gifts or candy because of today. However, one of the main reasons people receive gifts of any sort is because of the Maritime industry. …
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WESTON, CT- August 12, 2020 NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) announced it will hold its Annual Conference and Marine Environment Protection Awards Event on November 5th. In order to safeguard the well-being of all participants, as well as expand the reach of…
July 23, 2020-- NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) announced that nominations may now be submitted for its 2020 Marine Environment Protection Awards. NAMEPA annually recognizes companies, educators, associations, government agencies, academic institutions and individuals whose efforts support our mission…