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November 30-December 7
Western Caribbean
NAMEPA's Carleen Lyden-Kluss sailed aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. Included in the many activities offered was a tour of the ship's OWS, plans for installation of a scrubber system, and dinner with the ships Staff Captain and Environmental Officer. The EO (Dimitris Papaconstantinou) had previously served on the Celebrity Constellation, from whom NAMEPA received a grant last year. We have learned that the Celebrity Silhouette has now also awarded a grant to NAMEPA in recognition of our activities to "Save our Seas".
December 4th
Alameda, California
NAMEPA participated in California Boating Clean And Green Event through the California Clean Boating Network Encinal Yacht Club
December 9th-10th
Washington DC NAMEPA visited our partners at NOAA, the USCG, the State Department and MARAD. December 16th
Bridgeport, Connecticut
NAMEPA presented at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club on the subject of marine debris
January 15th
New York, New York
NAMEPA presented at NYMAR Event
"Navigating the Port of New York/New Jersey"
January 22-24
NAMEPA exhibited at the United States Power Squadrons EXPO 2015 alongside the USCG Auxiliary. During the USPS Annual General Meeting, Carleen signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Power Squadrons intended to extend NAMEPA's reach to recreational boaters.
January 28th
Bridgeport, Connecticut
NAMEPA presented at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club on ocean acidification
January 29-February 1 St. Louis, Missouri NAMEPA materials were presented to the USCG Auxiliary senior leadership as part of their outreach to the recreational boating community. The Auxiliary has now requested 50,000 copies of our Children's Activities Book. Anyone care to discuss a sponsorship?
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GRANT UPDATE:
NAMEPA has been selected as a finalist to receive a grant from the National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation through the 2014 Hollings Ocean Awareness Trust Fund to develop a multimedia curriculum on sustainable fisheries in the national marine sanctuaries. Funding notification will be in mid-February.
Stay tuned for the results !
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What's NAMEPA Posting On Social Media ?
January's social media theme was "Clearing the Air," and all month long NAMEPA posted things related to air emissions, including interesting facts, effects, mitigation and what some of our members are doing to reduce air emissions.
February's theme is
"Why Do You Love the Ocean?" which will include an Instagram contest - be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information (@namepa1)! If you are interested in being featured on NAMEPA's social media outlets in regards to our monthly themes, please contact Elise Avallon, Education and Outreach Manager, [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATES
February 18, 2015
EIM Conference- Houston, Texas
March 23-25, 2015
CMA Conference Stamford, CT
April 17, 2015 EIM Port/Ship Relationship- Norfolk, VA
May 21, 2015
EIM Safety at Sea and National Maritime Day Celebration and AMVER Awards -Washington, D.C.
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NAMEPA
Board of Directors
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Clay Maitland
NAMEPA Founding Chairman
International Registries, Inc. (IRI) Alexandra Anagnostis
Total Marine Solutions
Christopher G. Bastis
SeaGroup, Inc.
Blake Beall
Kirby Inland Marine LP
Joan Bondareff
Blank Rome LLP
RADM Wendi Carpenter (Ret.)
Stephen Coan, Ph.D.
Sea Research Foundation
Chris Desmond
Lloyd's Registry North America, Inc.
Marsh L. Drege
Seafarers International House
Robert Goolsby
ITM Services
Steve Gumpel
American Bureau of Shipping
Fred Gordon
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation
Joe Hughes
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc.
Kevin W. Krick
APL Limited
Donald Kurz
Keystone Shipping
Douglas Martin
SMIT Salvage
Capt. James McNamara
National Cargo Bureau Inc.
Alejandro Trillo Menchelli
Stericycle
Rich Pruitt
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Tara Riemer
Alaska SeaLife Center
Ole Chr. Schroder
Scorpio Tankers
RADM Duncan Smith (Ret.)
Smith Advocacy Group
Ronald W. Tursi
Roymar Ship Management, Inc.
Director Emeritus:
Basil G. Mavroleon
Charles R. Weber Company, Inc.
Director Emeritus:
Sophocles Zoullas
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
Carleen Lyden-Kluss
Co-Founder/Executive Director
Morgan Marketing & Communications
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NAMEPA Wishes All a
Happy, Healthy, Prosperous
and Environmentally Sound 2015!
We have already hit the ground running with our planning for the many events and activities coming in the next months! Our list of industry educational events has grown in 2015. We will be kicking off the year in Houston with our "Fast Forward into the Future of Maritime" conference on February 18th! We have a top notch list of speakers, and are also pleased to be welcoming as our luncheon keynote ADM Robert Papp (USCG Ret.) who is now the US Special Representative for the Arctic. He will be updating us on Arctic strategy and activities. We will then be in Stamford for the Connecticut Maritime Association's annual shipping conference from March 23-25th. Come visit us in our booth!! April has three exciting events: April 16th we will be in Norfolk discussing a port and ship intersection: port waste reception facilities. April 20th we will be observing the 5th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon event in New Orleans, and April 21-22nd we will be in Miami for an Environmental Challenges for Ships. Also mark your calendars for our annual National Maritime Day observance on May 21st in Washington DC followed by the AMVER Awards Dinner! In addition, our list of strategic partners grows! We are now aligned with Green Marine, and have signed an MOU with the United States Power Squadrons and have one waiting in the wings with Ocean Conservancy. On top of all this, our community outreach programs are growing, and more students are being trained in the effects of marine debris-and learning about the maritime industry at the same time! Our next Marine Environment Learning Guide is close to printing, and we will have our 2014 Annual Report sent to you soon! All in all, NAMEPA is starting the year with a bang!! An environmentally secure one of course!!! Happy 2015! Carleen
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Lyn Harris, Chief Commander Robert Baldridge and Carleen Lyden-Kluss
NAMEPA and USPS Sign MOU
to Jointly Promote
Marine Environmental Stewardship
North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Power Squadrons (USPS). The idea to join in collaboration began over a year ago. On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the USPS AGM the document was signed by Carleen Lyden-Kluss, Co-Founder and Executive Director for NAMEPA and Chief Commander Robert Baldridge, SN for the USPS. Both USPS and NAMEPA have a mutual interest in establishing a cooperative arrangement to jointly work together to promote beneficial contributions to education supporting aquatic and marine environmental stewardship. USPS has been actively engaged in the education of its members in a wide variety of boating and nautical subjects since its establishment in 1914. It promotes environmental stewardship in the aquatic environment including Best Management Environmental Practices for recreational boaters. NAMEPA is dedicated to "Save Our Seas" is an independent marine industry led non-profit that advocates sound practices and educates seafarers, port communities, students and the general public about the marine environment through programs that provide a sound base of knowledge and call to action to protect the Earth's most important global resource and its inhabitants. This collaboration will exponentially increase the distribution of educational materials developed by NAMEPA and its partners and expand the outreach to the general public throughout North America. This partnership is already working on several events for 2015. Be sure to stay in touch through social media about upcoming events on industry and public education on the marine environment.
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Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in a North American art contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the U.S. Coast Guard, and Sea Research Foundation. The theme of the contest is "Discover the Marine Industry." More than 90% of the world's goods are transported by ships. In fact, ships are truly the "engines of globalization". Transporting goods by sea is more environmentally friendly than moving goods the same distance by air or over land and help keep the cost of goods and energy low. Students are asked to find a creative way to answer the following question: "How does the marine industry affect your everyday life?" The term "marine" refers to oceans, waterways and organisms that call these places home. "Industry" is what enables products we use every day to be transported all over the world. Twelve entries (six from grades K-5 and six from grades 6-12) will be selected as finalists by March 31, 2015. Winners will be required to submit their original artwork upon being notified of their selection as finalists. The winning artwork will be featured on the NAMEPA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Sea Research Foundation websites. Finalists will receive a certificate and a calendar with the artwork from all 12 winners. Two grand-prize winning artists (one from each of the grade brackets) will be selected and will receive, in addition to the certificate and calendar, a $100 cash prize and a U.S. Coast Guard prize package. For more details about the contest and to learn more about the marine industry, visit www.namepa.net/art-contest. If you have additional questions about the contest, please contact [email protected]. Who: Students in grades K-12
What: Each entry must be a two-dimensional, original piece of artwork done on white poster board with dimensions of 28 in. x 22 in. (71 cm. x 56 cm.). Any art medium may be used; however, computer graphics will not be accepted. Pale colors should not be used because they are too difficult to reprint. Any artwork that includes copyrighted or trademarked product names will be disqualified.
When: All entries must be uploaded by March 1, 2015.
How: You must take a high-resolution (at least 3072 x 2304 pixels) digital photograph of your poster in order to submit your entry. You or your teacher/facilitator must then upload the digital photo of your poster along with your name, grade, school/after-school program name, school/after-school program address, and teacher/facilitator's name, phone number,
and e-mail address via the submission form at www.marineartcontest.submittable.com/submit
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ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, ACTIVATE...
Become a NAMEPA Member Today !
There has never been a better time to participate in the marine environment protection association than now. Please encourage your industry peers to join NAMEPA, and help " Save Our Seas". This proactive, industry-led initiative demonstrates to all our commitment to preserving our seas for all to enjoy and presents our industry in a positive light. By joining NAMEPA, you or your organization would join the ranks of industry's strongest supporters and demonstrate your individual and corporate commitment to responsible practices and to the preservation of the marine environment. You will help in our efforts to "Save our Seas ". To expand its programs, and ensure its financial stability, NAMEPA is recruiting a qualified membership consisting of domestic and international companies, associations, academies and individuals within shipping and the wider land-based industries such as banks, insurance companies, law firms, etc. who share the objectives of NAMEPA to "Save our Seas". There is an annual membership fee which is used to support the efforts of NAMEPA. We also offer a complimentary membership to active licensed seafarers. We need you to help spread the word about joining NAMEPA. Contact Carleen Lyden-Kluss or Gail Nicholas [email protected] for membership applications. NAMEPA, 690 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890 Phone+ 203-255-4686 Website: www.namepa.net Email: [email protected]
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NEWSLETTER BROUGHT TO YOU
BY OUR LIFETIME MEMBERS
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Nicky Pappadakis
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Carleen Lyden-Kluss
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