NAMEPA: Fostering Maritime Industry's Commitment To Cleaner Seas.pdf

Founded five years ago, NAMEPA aims to promote cleaner seas through the "better angels" of the maritime industry. Unlike global organizations like the World Ocean Council, NAMEPA is North American-focused and acts as a catalyst rather than a lobbyist.

Key Milestones:

- Industry Voice: Fills a gap by engaging with environmentalists, students, regulators, and trade associations.
- Educational Initiatives: Involved in promoting maritime education, hosting events at academies, and bridging gaps between schools and industry.
- Alaska Focus: Recognizes Alaska as a maritime frontier crucial to the nation's future, sponsoring discussions on maritime institutes in the state.
- Jason Project: Participates in distance learning initiatives vital for environmental conservation efforts.
- Regulatory Relations: Builds relationships with regulators like the US Coast Guard, NOAA, and others.
- Predictive Approach: Aims to anticipate and prevent environmental issues, like Deepwater Horizon, through predictive capabilities.
- Dialogue Fostering: Encourages cooperation between government and industry on issues like oil spill response and vessel regulations.

Recent Developments:

- Coast Guard Partnership: Signed MOU for joint marine education and outreach programs, including a curriculum focused on reducing marine debris.
- EIM Seminar Series: 2012 series set new standards with high-quality programming on topics like OPA 90 compliance, green ocean transportation, and Deepwater Horizon's aftermath.
- Donation from NYK Line: Fundraiser efforts raised money for NAMEPA’s national marine debris curriculum program.
- World Maritime Day: Observance in Banff, Canada focusing on lessons learned from the Titanic and opportunities in the Arctic.