September 9, 2021 – Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), has announced that NAMEPA has become the newest member of the Ocean Decade U.S. Nexus. NAMEPA is proud to be a…
The initial program to introduce inquire-based education programs and resources from NAMEPA to the communities surrounding the Port of Los Angeles through a partnership with LA’s BEST. LA’s BEST operates on the campuses of about 200 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)…
In any industry, there is a vast field of legal and financial operations keeping the wheels turning. Shipping is no different. From litigation to compliance to financial responsibilities, these firms lead the shipping industry through rough seas. For this month’s…
NAMEPA continued our partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America through the Southport and Ridgefield Connecticut Clubhouses. K-4 club members were introduced to the marine environment through NAMEPA’s Who Am I? Necklace Game. Members participated in the Guess Who…
Check out NAMEPA's Sea Worth July News! This month has been packed with NAMEPA's efforts to create waves in both the Maritime Industry and in Marine Education.
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. …
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…
CONFERENCE DATES: JULY 14-17, 2021 July 14-16 will feature Plenary Speakers, Concurrent Sessions, and Networking from 2:00-6:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -3:00pm PDT / 8:00am-12:00pm HST. Our Student Conference will be held July 15 from 2:00-5:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -2:00pm…
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…