July 14, 2021: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced its position as a Founding Member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition. Other founding members include ABS, American Waterway Operators,…
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…
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…
NAMEPA is honored to have presented at this year’s National Marine Educators Association Virtual Conference. This year’s theme, Your Connection to Water, aligns perfectly with NAMEPA’s goal to educate on our interconnectedness to the water no matter if we live along the coast, near a river or…
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…
June 23, 2021: The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to announce that corporate member, Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK), will be sponsoring an international beach cleanup day on June 30th, 2021. Genco offices in New…
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…