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Corporate Social Responsibility and Gender Equality
in the Port Sector
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Carleen Lyden-Kluss addresses gender equality in shipping |
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NAMEPA's Executive Director, Carleen Lyden-Kluss, participated on panels and in discussions at the
First Hemispheric Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Gender Equality in the Port Sector held in Panama City, Panama on April 27th-29th.
The seminar
aimed at strengthening socially responsible port operations through the exchange of successful practices and the promotion of strategies and policies on gender equality among the highest authorities of public and private ports, representatives of academia, and decision makers in the maritime industry.
Organized by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) and the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (S/CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS), the event provided an international platform for the dialogue between both public and private entities to promote the instrumentation of sustainable, inclusive, and socially responsible strategic actions.
For more information and photos of the seminar,
CLICK HERE.
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Maritime Week in the Caymans
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Students learn about the shipping industry at Cayman Maritime Week |
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NAMEPA and WISTA partnered to sponsor The State of the Marine Environment seminar during Cayman Maritime Week, May 2-4.
The seminar was headlined by marine wildlife artist and marine biologist, Dr. Guy Harvey; featured special guest, Colin P. Young of IMO Regional Maritime Adviser Caribbean; and focused on various environmental issues facing the region. The issues included emissions challenge for shipping, port initiatives, communicating with the public, technological advances, and predicting and monitoring of pollution and other hazards using simulators.
In addition to a variety of international shipping luminaries, over 20 students were present to learn about how rigorously shipping is regulated in order to protect life and the environment while delivering 90% of the world's goods and energy.
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Capitol Hill Support for the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan
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NAMEPA Co-Founder & Executive Director Carleen Lyden-Kluss (left) discusses the value proposition of shipping and ocean planning with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH) (center) |
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NAMEPA Co-Founder & Executive Director, Carleen Lyden-Kluss, and NAMEPA Education and Outreach Manager, Mary Hogue, joined other leading New England-based environmental groups May 10th and 11th in Washington, DC where they met with legislators to inform them about and request their support of the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan.
The Plan was released on May 25
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and is the first of its kind to combine data on ocean uses and the environment from 27 federal and state agencies with input of a myriad of stakeholders including government agencies, commercial interests, such as the shipping industry, and the private sector as well as nine Native American tribes.
The data portal component of the project, available at
northeastoceandata.org
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Marine Debris Totes Make an Impact
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American Association of University Women distributed NAMEPA's Marine Debris totes to 150 middle school girls |
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The Michigan Downriver Wyandotte Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) distributed 150 NAMEPA Marine Debris totes to middle school girls as part of their annual STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) event at Wayne Community College on May 12.
Upon receiving the totes, the students' enthusiasm was boundless as they read the message of "Do you know where your litter is?" The students were amazed to learn how long it takes marine debris to decompose in oceans and lakes. We are thankful to the AAUW for allowing us to share NAMEPA's messages of marine debris prevention and "Save Our Seas" at their event.
For more information on bringing NAMEPA's message and materials to a student event, contact Mary Hogue at
m.hogue@namepa.net.
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NAMEPA Members Receive Lloyd's List Awards
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2016 Lloyd's List Awardees
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On May 19th, at New York's Pier Sixty, six NAMEPA members received a 2016 Lloyd's List North American Maritime Award for their excellence and leadership in the maritime industry. Join us in congratulating the following:
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Clay Maitland, NAMEPA Founding Chairman, accepts his 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the 2015 recipient, Joe Cox. Photo courtesy of Lloyd's List |
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American P&I Club- Maritime Services Award, General; Blank Rome- Maritime Services Award, Legal; Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network- Safer, Cleaner Seas Award; Terragon Environmental Technologies- Innovation Award; Robert Bugbee of Scorpio Bulkers- Newsmaker of the Year; and Clay Maitland- Lifetime Achievement Award.
NAMEPA Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland, received the 2016 Lloyd's List North American Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to the advancement of the maritime industry.
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National Maritime Day "Safety at Sea" Seminar
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Captain Jack Hearn advises to 'be careful, be ready, and be safe'. |
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On May 23, in celebration of National Maritime Day, NAMEPA convened a gathering of government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit advocates at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The loss of the El Faro and its 33 crew members was a haunting reminder to all participants of how sacred life is and how important the seminar topic-Safety at Sea-is to the maritime industry.
The regulatory update from RDML Paul Thomas of the U.S. Coast Guard highlighted the ongoing debate over the competitiveness of the U.S.-flag privately-owned fleet, the failures leading up the loss of the El Faro, the implementation challenge of Subchapter M for the Coast Guard, the IMO approval of draft interim guidelines on cyber risk-management strategies, and the increased attention on environmental issues like ballast water discharge and vessel emission levels. Regulatory burden and uncertainty was a theme throughout the event and speakers stressed the need for smart regulations. While the vast majority of the maritime industry operates above and beyond compliance standards, there is a small minority of offenders that act in a negative way that forces increased regulations. But the frustration from the industry towards regulation is due to the conflict caused by varying levels of governance starting from international standards down to specific port requirements. Caught in the middle of these conflicts is the seafarer, and it is the seafarer that must be at the considered throughout the regulatory process. Reverend Marsh Drege of the Seafarer's International House said it clear and simple when he said, "We all care about the seafarer."
This is a time of enormous progress, and with that progress undoubtedly comes increased regulation. The goal of every ship owner is to move cargo from Port A to Port B, and regulations need to create a system that enables this goal to be reached in a safe, secure, and sustainable way that takes into account the realities of doing business. Captain Jack Hearn of the American Professional Mariners Association relayed the advice to "be careful, be ready, and be safe."
The U.S. maritime industry is at a tipping point. From January, 2012 to May, 2016, the U.S.-flag privately-owned fleet declined 27% to a near record-low 79 vessels. Not only does this translate to a loss in 2,400 jobs, but barring any drastic changes, the number of vessels, crumbling infrastructure, and the decline in the number of mariners threatens the ability for the U.S. to project our troops anywhere in the world and sustain any type of serious military engagement. But Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen reminded the crowd that the American story began as a maritime story. So much of our history, culture and prosperity is because of the maritime industry, but now is the time to make the right decisions and act to insure the long-term future of the maritime industry. Article courtesy of Geoffrey R. Cooper, Master of Environmental Management Candidate, Duke University
To view the "Safety at Sea" Seminar on MaritimeTV, CLICK HERE. |
Amver Awards Honor Heroes at Sea
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2016 Amver Awards |
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Following the Safety at Sea Seminar on May 23 in Washington, DC, NAMEPA hosted the annual Amver Awards Ceremony also at the National Press Club.
Amver
, a program sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, is a computer-based voluntary global ship reporting system used worldwide to by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea. 922 U.S. managed ships earned Amver awards in 2015 and more than 70 people gathered to celebrate their commitment to safety at sea and honor the Captains and crews of these vessels. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft gave the keynote remarks speaking about the tradition of mariners helping those in distress at sea and encouraging vessels owners to continue to participate in the program, noting how vital it will likely be in areas newly opened to navigation such as the Arctic. Amver Director Benjamin Strong and the Commandant then personally presented the Amver awards to vessels with representatives present at the ceremony, thanking and congratulating each recipient for their commitment to safety at sea.
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Rotary Club Learns the Value Proposition of Shipping
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Carleen Lyden-Kluss presents the Value Proposition of Shipping to the Rotary Club of Westport. Photo courtesy of Dave Matlow |
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As part of NAMEPA's mission to raise awareness of the shipping industry among the general public, NAMEPA's Executive Director, Carleen Lyden-Kluss, presented "The Value Proposition of Shipping" to the Rotary Club of Westport, Connecticut on May 31st.
The presentation covered shipping's role in global trade, regulations and their enforcement, environmental efficiency, proud heritage, and bright future.
For more information about hosting a presentation for a civic club or organization:
contact@namepa.net.
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Education in Action
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NAMEPA Interns, Rachel Hurst and David Hewitt, lead students through interactive presentations and hands-on activities about marine debris and the maritime industry |
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In late May, NAMEPA welcomed aboard two summer interns- Rachel Hurst and David Hewitt. Throughout the summer, Rachel and David will be working with our Education and Outreach Manager, Mary Hogue. Their duties will include giving environmental education presentations to students at local schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, and summer camps about marine debris, the marine environment, and the maritime industry.
They have gotten off to a great start. Using lessons from NAMEPA's
Educator's Guide to Marine Debris and the soon to be released
Educator's Guide to the Maritime Industry, Rachel and David have given interactive presentations and conducted hands-on learning activities at two local elementary schools and a Boys & Girls Club.
During the presentations, the students were very engaged, asked many questions and were eager to volunteer.
Two of the hands-on activities the students performed were testing marine debris for buoyancy (photo, bottom left) and designing and modeling a ship that uses renewable energy out of clay (photo, bottom right).
For more information about NAMEPA's environmental education, contact Mary Hogue at
m.hogue@namepa.net.
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Welcome Aboard!
NAMEPA's New Members
Corporate Members
(click on company name for website) Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
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Individual Members
Valerie Cannon
VADM James Card
Kevin Coyne
Cynthia Hudson
Lambros Papaeconomou
Joji Singh
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Ensuring Compliance at Posidonia on June 9th
"Trading in U.S. Waters | Ensuring a Culture of Environmental Compliance" - a Posidonia Conference Program Event - will take place on
June 9, 2016 at 10.30-14.30
hours, at
Metropolitan Expo CenterSeminar Room 1.
This highly specialized seminar is the result of the combination of the "Trading in U.S. Waters" and "Ensuring a Culture of Environmental Compliance" Seminars, designed to assist the local shipping community and maritime stakeholders to acquire a fully integrated approach to U.S. requirements for vessels visiting US ports.
The Seminar is organized under the Auspices of the Embassy of the United States of America in Athens, by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in full cooperation with the Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Athens and the Int'l Propeller Club of the United States, Int'l Port of Piraeus.
This informational event will explore the regulatory challenges and opportunities presented when trading ships to the United States. Regulations and their enforcement will be partnered with shipowner experience and various compliance strategies. The United States presents some unique challenges which will be addressed during this seminar.
For more information about the
"Trading in U.S. Waters | Ensuring a Culture of Environmental Compliance" seminar, please contact
v.tseritzoglou@amcham.gr.
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