Contact: Lisa Piastuch (o) 203 255 4686 (e) l.piastuch@namepa.net WESTON, CT- July 23, 2020 Two grand prize winners and 10 finalists have been selected from all entries in the 2020 “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet” calendar art contest sponsored…
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…
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Even during these quarantine times, NAMEPA is keeping busy! We are proud to welcome new members: Bahamas Maritime Authority, Cheniere Energy and the Port of Long Beach! NAMEPA continues to promote Ocean Literacy from home with our weekly Parent Survival…
My name is Christine Spencer. I am a Sales and Marketing Support Representative at COSCO Shipping North America. I completed a masters of science in International Transportation Management at SUNY Maritime College in December of 2019. I packed up my…
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…