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News from NAMEPA
In This Issue:

Where has 
NAMEPA Been?


May 5th
New Hampshire 

NAMEPA presented at the New Hampshire Sea Grant Marine Docent Program's meeting in order to inform the Docents of our programs and provide them with our educational resources. Marine Docents volunteer in their communities to educate and engage students and the public on topics related to the marine environment.


May 13th
Shelton, Connecticut

NAMEPA visited St. Lawrence School in Shelton, CT to teach 6th grade students about Long Island Sound. The presentation included information on wildlife, impacts from pollution, and solutions, and NAMEPA will be hosting a beach cleanup with the students on May 27th.

May 15th
Boston, Massachusetts
 
Ashley Cryan was the speaker at Veson Nautical's bi-monthly Lunch + Learn event at their office in Boston, MA. The topic of the talk was plastic marine debris, an issue in which NAMEPA has become increasingly involved since publication of the NAMEPA and NOAA Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in 2014. Highlights included discussions about the potential threats to human health and safety from plastic toxicity in the ocean, how physical plastic pollution negatively affects marine life and habitats, and how we can and must work together to meaningfully address the problematic pattern of plastic waste and disposal in our own communities and worldwide. 

To learn more about how NAMEPA is working to solve the Plastic Problem, see our suite of materials at www.namepa.net/education, including a brand new poster on the major issues associated with plastic products in the marine environment. Get involved! Join NAMEPA this June for the first annual Marina Cleanup Day, hosted at local marinas and coastal areas across the nation in collaboration with our partners the Ocean Conservancy. See (link to website) for more information."

May 21st
Washington, D.C.
EIM Safety at Sea and National Maritime Day Celebration and AMVER Awards 

Intern Update
 by Rachel Hurst

Working with NAMEPA for the last three weeks has been a very interesting and educational experience. I gained exactly what I wanted from the internship program, exposure to the kind of work I could be doing with an environmental science degree.
In my short time here, I have completed a variety of different tasks and learned a lot about what associations like NAMEPA do to stick to their goals. The second day of my internship, I helped on a beach clean up that was organized for a group of local sixth graders. In the days following, I worked on multiple projects in the office, such as the program of speakers and the app for the NMEA conference in late June. By doing this, I was exposed to what kind of work NAMEPA does outside of the office.
Overall, I have enjoyed my internship with NAMEPA and it has solidified my intent to become an Environmental science major. I love the kind of work NAMEPA does and I can't wait to do something similar in the future.
 
Rachel Hurst just graduated from Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, CT and will be attending Williams College in the fall.

SAVE THE DATES 

August 13th
EIM Anchorage, Alaska 
September 19th
International Coastal
Cleanup Day
October 5-7th
2015 North American
World Maritime Day
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Click here to see the details
October 29th 
NAMEPA Annual Conference and Awards Dinner 
New York, New York 
Click here to see the details
NAMEPA
Board of Directors
Clay Maitland
NAMEPA Founding Chairman
International Registries, Inc. (IRI) Alexandra Anagnostis
Total Marine Solutions 
Christopher G. Bastis
SeaGroup, Inc.
Joan Bondareff
Blank Rome LLP 
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
Marina Hadjipateras
Dorian LPG 
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
TBS 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
NAMEPA hosted an Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Seminar Series in Norfolk, Virginia on April 16, 2015 at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. The seminar focused on Port Waste Reception Facilities and included speakers and discussions from regulators, industry and port interests. RADM Wendi Carpenter (USN Ret.) was the conference chair and the seminar was moderated by Carleen Lyden-Kluss, Co-Founder and Executive Director of NAMEPA. Joseph Ruddy, the Chief Innovation Officer with the Virginia Port Authority, gave opening remarks for the seminar noting that Virginia is strategically located to receive goods and products for distribution to the north, south and inland. He set the stage for the Port of Virginia in Norfolk as an entity committed to stewardship of the environment and the community, operational efficiency and sustainability, and customer service. Mr. Ruddy spoke about creating a culture of collaboration and innovation throughout the ship to shore community in order to comply with MARPOL regulations and establish best practices for the port as a whole. David White of the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) spoke about their mission as the voice of the port. VMA works with regulators and officials to ensure that all are represented and the entities work in collaboration. Captain David Condino, Maritime Transportation Specialist, USCG, reviewed the MARPOL requirements and reporting parameters for port waste reception facilities. It is imperative that ships and ports keep accurate records as the inspections and enforcement of the regulations are ongoing. The discussion continued noting that compliance is attainable when all stakeholders (shipowners, vendors, ports and contractors) work together to comply with regulations. The availability of port waste reception facilities is integrally important to compliance. This will require investment in technological innovative measures, updating technology, education and training, policy enforcement and a strategy to reduce and reuse. The outcome of this seminar brought forward the idea to establish a work group to develop a program for port waste reception facilities that will be taken from port to port and give guidance on how to comply in an affordable manner. 
 

NAMEPA hosted an Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Seminar Series in Washington, DC on May 21, 2015 at the National Press Club. The seminar, "Safety at Sea" was designed to bring industry and governmental leaders together to discuss concerns about safety and strategies for meeting them. We celebrated National Maritime Day by reflecting on the role the maritime industry plays economically and globally and strategies for ensuring the safety of ships and their crew. The evening celebrated merchant ships that volunteer to be available for maritime emergency response through the United States Coast Guard's AMVER program. The first panel discussion focused on the welfare of seafarers. Marsh Drege, President of North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) spoke about improving the lives of seafarers and making it a collaborative effort on vessels, at ports and in local communities. NAMMA provides boots on the ground at ports to give support to seafarers as they come into port. It is important for seafarers to have shore access without legal and financial burdens. The discussion continued from the seafarers perspective with James Spear, Second Mate. He proposed that shipowners and port authorities and seafarers can balance economic success, procedures and safety through strategic planning and collaboration among all parties. It is important to have strong shoreside leadership and engagement of all parties. Christina DeSimone, CEO of Future Care spoke about a program they provide whereby physician advisors are available to ship captains for emergencies and for advice about searfarers. The discussion continued about seafarers health and establishing a process to diagnose symptons and evaluate personal risk factors. This is a process that identifies root causes and gathers data through surveys to help understand how to better serve seafarers. The second panel, Operational issues of Safety, looked at the issues of Cybersecurity (Captain Andrew Tucci, USCG), shipowner concerns (Joe Cox- Chamber of Shipping of America), continual improvements to shipboard safety (Rich Pruitt of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines) and the future of maritime education and recruitment of seafarers into the industry (Dr. Art Sulzer, MPSEC). Captain Tucci highlighted the vulnerability of the world to emerging cyber threats, and urged the maritime industry to carefully examine its protocols in this area. Joe Cox highlighted the changes in ownership of fleets, increasing automation, and the plethora of electronic monitoring. Dr. Sulzer addressed the challenges and opportunities of creating and educating a 21st century workforce. The Closing Keynote was given by Paul (Chip) Jaenichen, Administrator, US Maritime Administration. Chip spoke about the growing maritime industry in the United States and globally. Transportation is expected to be safe. The challenge is to maintain safety as capacity increases, methods of delivery change and technology becomes more sophisticated. This can be accomplished through a national maritime strategic plan including capital investment, strong leadership practices, safety training at all levels, standard best practices and public commitment to the long term welfare of the maritime industry.

Have a look at one of NAMEPA's 
new educational materials  



SHAKE IT FOR OUR SEAS

NAMEPA was joined by local radio personality Anna Zap (Star 99.9) to "Shake it for our Seas" on June 6rh 2015. It was an afternoon of dancing, raffles and fundraising to help support the education goals of NAMEPA. 


 



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 g.nicholas@namepa.net for membership applications. NAMEPA, 690 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890 Phone+ 203-255-4686 Website: www.namepa.net Email: contact@namepa.net


 


 



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Nicky Pappadakis
Carleen Lyden-Kluss


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