Seaworthy News
Winter | 2023
Global society is getting closer to the marine transportation system, especially with its demands for performance. This is a “new normal” facing shipping today which needs to be addressed in order to be successful moving forward. Public demands for ESG are accelerating, warnings about climate change are being heard, lending practices are changing, technology is advancing, and other impacts. The shipping industry needs to find solutions to meet impending global requirements for reducing CO2 emissions and more.

How WILL our industry be judged on the world’s stage? How WILL our industry meet these demands? Are these threats for shipping or opportunity?

Join your peers to learn what industry experts believe is the pathway forward and associated challenges for GHGs and ESG.
MARPOL, Workforce Development, & Education
The maritime industry plays a vital role in the global economy. Acting as the driving force for trade and transportation, the shipping industry is responsible for roughly 90% of all global trade. The industry is facing a number of challenges, including the need for skilled workers that are interested in a career and marine environmental awareness. To support these efforts, the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has developed educational resources to educate and activate students, seafarers, educators, communities and the public on the marine environment awareness and the sustainability of the maritime industry! . . . READ MORE
Welcoming Our New NAMEPA Members
Launching NAMEPA MARPOL Webinar Series 
This year marks 50 years since the convention that created MARPOL in 1973. To mark the 50 years of compliance and growth in the industry, the NAMEPA kicked off a 10-part webinar series on January 18th to celebrate the service and work individuals, communities and corporations embrace to protect the marine environment, increase marine environmental awareness, and support MARPOL compliance. Throughout the series, NAMEPA members and partners will explore the transformational annexes and other important environmental topics, which have dramatically lessened maritime’s impact on the environment, by discussing the challenges and solutions they face and look to the future for next steps.   
 
NAMEPA corporate members and partners from Alaska Chadux Network, Blank Rome LLP, Scorpio Group, and Total Marine Solutions joined us for a well-received discussion exploring Annex I.
Our next webinar will take place on February 22nd at 1500 ET and will be joined by DNV and Fairfield Chemical Carriers . . . READ MORE
ESG 101 Workshop: Corporate Maritime Sustainability
The use of ESG as a tool for measuring companies and their performance is widely recognized as important, but there is still a lack of understanding of its principles and benefits. To overcome this, NAMEPA has launched its ESG 101 Workshop for promoting Corporate Maritime Sustainability.

This workshop is the first in a series of webinars illuminating the benefits of adopting ESG performance attributes and how to prepare your company to be certified in ESG metrics designed specifically for the maritime industry. Participants who receive their ESG certificate are enabled to progress forward with NAMEPA's MaritimESG program.

The program is open to NAMEPA members, nonmembers and all maritime stakeholders who wish to understand more about Environmental, Social and Governance in the Maritime Industry.

The ESG101 workshop is offered monthly. Click here to learn more about this workshop!
Education & Outreach
The Little Bulker
Launched at the 15th Anniversary of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), "The Little Bulker" is a children's book that educates children about the maritime industry.  Ms. Shaw has generously donated half the proceeds from the book to NAMEPA to support its educational programs.

“The Little Bulker” chronicles the construction of a dry bulk carrier in Japan, accompanied by details on what the ship carries, its components, size, and launching.  Further, it is an “eco” ship, which is a critical feature in the effort to reduce Maritime’s impact on the environment. There is also a QR code for readers to follow the voyages of a dry bulk ship named “Athena”, which is trading today.



2023 K-12 Student Art Contest
"MARPOL at 50- Preventing Marine Pollution”
Students are asked to submit an original poster that creatively depicts the history and importance of protecting the planet and the ocean from the impact of shipping by recognizing the importance of the MARPOL Convention (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships). The theme reflects the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 World Maritime Day Theme.
Upcoming Education Events

2/15

Atlanta, GA
3/22 - 3/25

Online
Submissions close: 4/1

Bellingham, WA
7/23 - 7/27
Want to partner with NAMEPA on education initiatives?
Contact Molly at m.dushay@namepa.net
Maritime Industry Events
Upcoming Industry Events

Houston, TX
3/2

New York, NY
3/9

Denver, CO
4/11 - 4/13

Washington D.C.
5/18

New York, NY
11/2

Stamford, CT
10/10 - 10/12

San Antonio, TX
11/7 -11/9


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NAMEPA Member
March 9 | New York Yacht Club
Across three sessions, the summit will take an in-depth exploration into the intersection of sustainability and the business of marine fuels. The speaker line-up will include the first-mover shipowners and operators that are currently taking steps to tackle their greenhouse gas emissions by investing in new fuels and hunting for supply. Finance specialists will discuss how the ESG pressures in banking and investing will impact shipping’s decarbonization path and new fuel technology financing. Finally, experts will take a deep dive into the markets for alternative marine fuels to figure out how shipping will obtain supplies amid competition with other industries for volumes.
April 11-13 | Denver, CO
CLEAN WATERWAYS serves the response industry in prevention, preparedness and response in the inland environment for oil and hazardous materials spills and other incidents and is the only event that fully integrates multiple industry sectors with government and regulatory agencies.
Collaboration is critical in achieving results and successfully addressing the multiple demands across the maritime industry, but what does it mean, how do we most effectively work together, when is the right time to do so, and why is it more important than ever? Join us as a Partner at SHIPPINGInsight 2023 – The Decade of Collaboration to be a leader in providing direction and defining collaboration for the global maritime industry.
November 7-9 | San Antonio, TX
CLEAN GULF is the premier annual event for industry and government from North America and beyond to come together and discuss planning, preparedness and response issues for oil and hazardous materials spills
Meet Our Winter Interns
Alyssa: Alyssa is currently a senior at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, majoring in International Maritime Business, and minoring in Marine Science, Safety, and Environmental Protection. As an intern at NAMEPA, Alyssa is working closely on industry education, which includes writing blogs, editing the educators guides, and researching about different Port members.

Camille: A senior at Montclair State University, Camille studies Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Science. Camille is currently working on outreach and education, and working on getting more chapters to be a part of our outreach program.

Justin: Justin is a high school senior in San Jose, CA planning on studying Earth Systems in college. As an intern, Justin is developing the Planet Ocean Discovery Series curriculum to bring ocean literacy into the classroom! 

J: J A senior in the University of Connecticut's Maritime Studies program, J has a focus on marine policy and seafarer welfare. They are working with NAMEPA and the Maritime Primary and Secondary Education Coalition (MPSEC) to highlight areas of workforce development for maritime industries. They will also be assisting with preparations for NAMEPA's "Safety at Sea" conference.

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Interested in a NAMEPA internship? Learn more at www.namepa.net/education/internship
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