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…
Since the Challenger Expedition in 1872, the field of marine science has been primarily a male-dominated field. Women have faced inequalities, minimal opportunities, and a lack of respect.. In fact, most people did not realize the first woman was sailing around the world…
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…
Join NAMEPA & Genco Shipping for a Global Beach Cleanup! View more information here! Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Rockaway Beach, New York, 11693 What We Provide: Gloves Bags What You Need to Bring: Reusable water bottle Closed-toed, sturdy…
On June 8th, World Ocean Day, NAMEPA and Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) teamed up to present how the maritime industry is addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs. Joe Hughes, Chairman & CEO of Shipowners Claims Bureau (The American Club)…
Shipping is a dynamic industry that changes with the tides, rising and falling with the waves, constantly responding to the ever-changing needs of the world market. The dry bulk sector comprises 21% of the world’s merchant fleet delivering grains, concrete…
In 2008, the United Nations declared June 8th as World Ocean Day in order to recognize the vital human connection with the ocean and the value it provides to all life on Earth (First Post, 2021). It is also a day to raise awareness about the need to protect the ocean and the responsibility each individual has on maintaining…
There’s little question that plastic pollution is amounting to critical damage in the marine environment. According to the Ocean Conservancy, 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our ocean every year. Change is necessary. Governmental action is necessary. However, the effective method of…
NAMEPA Waterway Cleanup: World Ocean Day 2021! Join NAMEPA and Fairfield Chemical Carriers as we host a clean up on World Ocean Day! Visit World Ocean Day 2021 - NAMEPA for more information Information Date: June 8, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM…
June 8th 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT Registration is complimentary TO REGISTER CLICK HERE In honor of World Ocean Day, the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) will be collaborating with the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) to present…