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Marine Science Projects Competition

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Did you participate in Science Fair(s) individually or in a team of up to three persons, or participate in experimental science or engineering projects in 2013 involving Marine Sciences? If so, please send a project abstract of 300 words or less and a technical paper describing your project. It will be considered for special awards. Papers and abstracts will be accepted from August 1 to September 15, 2013.

Click here for a list of winners from the 2012 Marine Science Projects Competition

ABS Releases Exhaust Gas Scubber Advisory

ABS, a leading provider of maritime classification services, announces the release of the ABS Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems, which will aid vessel owners and operators in assessing the viability of utilizing exhaust scrubbers to meet current and forthcoming environmental requirements. Click here to read the ABS Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems.

Major ocean shipper finds slower speeds drop emissions and create profits

Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipper, reached its target to cut CO2 emissions by 25 percent eight years ahead of schedule by sailing its ships at slower speeds, minimizing engine idling, and reducing capacity, the Danish company said. Click here to read the March 26, 2013 ClimateWire article.

Maersk Line, Limited named 2012 recipient of NAMEPA's Corporate Marine Environment Protection Award.

Click here to read how Maersk Limited is reducing emissions as described in its 2012 Sustainability Report.

SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY NEWSLETTER:

Chairman's report, Conference and Awards Dinner - November, 2012

NAMEPA'S Challenges
A Two-Part Interview with Clay Maitland

PART ONE: “Our marine environment faces threats from overexploitation of resources, coastal development and oil spills, but perhaps the biggest concern to its health is global climate change.” Click here to see the article in PDF format.

Click here to read the article on the Research Europe website.

PART TWO: “We consider it our responsibility to bring regulators and the regulated together for constructive dialogue and planning. What is important is the work of the International Maritime Organization (the United Nations maritime agency), the current negotiations on air emissions, and the domestic legislation of the North American nations themselves — not to mention their member states and provinces — in helping to achieve our objectives.” Click here to see the article in PDF format.

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NAMEPA 5th Anniversry Conference Resources

A summary of the conference, plus videos, photos, and slideshows.

NAMEPA article in Skuld Magazine, December, 2012

Skuld Magazine, December, 2012

The entire issue of the Beacon addressed environmental concerns, including an article about NAMEPA on its fifth anniversary.

CT&T Bisso becomes T&T Salvage

New logo and name, but same great people and service. Click here to learn more about the name change to T&T Salvage, LLC, the new name of what was T&T BISSO.

Lessons (and Memories) of the Titanic, 1912-2012

World Maritime Day Observance, "TITANIC AND THE ARCTIC", Banff, Alberta, September 17, 2012. Click here to read Clay Maitland's observations of the wreck of the Titantic and how it has affeected our understanding of maritime safety near arctic waters.

High School Boys and Girls Study at Maritime School

Baltimore and New York City students studied at the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College campus.

VADM Brian Salerno (Ret.) joins NAMEPA Board of Directors

Click here to learn more about this new NAMEPA board member.

NAMEPA and ASA to award marine science prizes

Call for High School and Undergraduate Science Project Papers: Did you participate in Science Fair(s) individually or in a team of up to three persons, participate in experimental science, or engineering projects in 2012 involving Marine Sciences? If so, we invite you to send us a project abstract of 300 words or less and a technical paper describing your project for consideration of special awards to be presented by the Education Committees of the American Salvage Association (ASA) and the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA). Your project will be evaluated by both associations for awards with one submission. Papers and abstracts will be accepted from August 1, 2012 - September 15, 2012. Winners will be notified on or before October 15, 2012. Click here to learn more about these marine science awards.

Click here to see the Marine Sciences Competition press release.

Deepwater Containment Exercise Initiated in the Gulf of Mexico

Safety is the top priority of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement in regulating the oil and gas industry. Click here to read more about this containment exercise.

Update on North American Emission Control Area Enforcement and Fuel Availability Guidance

New Development: Enforcement of the North American Emission Control Area ("ECA") begins August 1, 2012. All vessels subject to MARPOL, with certain exceptions, will be required... [READ MORE...]

Seawater Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings – Eliminating a Source of Oil Pollution from Ships

Propeller shaft bearings can be lubricated with seawater rather than using oil-based lubicants.

Commencement Address Video

Captain Mark Kelly's truly inspirational commencement address at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on June 18.

Kids Create Posters for Art Contest

Click here to see the Art Contest winning entires and some letters from the winners.

Articles in Lloyd's List of June 11, 2012

"Shipping must shake apathy over green regulations," says Carleen Lyden-Kluss, NAMEPA executive director. In another article, Blank Rome partner Jeanne Grasso argues that ignorance and poor paperwork behind US eco-prosecutions. Another article questions whether non-compliance with environmental regulations is simply a question of money.

INTERMEPA Discusses World Issues

InterMEPA, June, 2012 press release from Athens, Greece.

World Maritime Day

Video and text from NAMEPA's observation.

APL receives Coast Guard award

Global container carrier APL received the United States' Coast Guard's highest award for excellence in marine environmental protection on May 21, 2012.

Marine Debris Litter Poster

Do You Know Where Your Litter Is? Right Where You Left It”

Maersk Line, Limited's 2011 Sustainability Report

Maersk Line, Limited, the world's largest U.S. flag carrier and provider of maritime services, reports on its efforts in the areas of safety, security, ethical business practices and environmental and social responsibility — all parts of a sustainable business.

Report: Open Oceans and Marine Debris

Open Oceans and Marine Debris: Solutions for the Ineffective Enforcement of MARPOL Annex V by ANDREW RAKESTRAW is a 28-page examination of the problem of marine debris and posible solutions to this problem. Click here for details.

History: NAMEPA's First Five Years

Clay Maitland, Founding Chairman, looks back over the past five years and ahead to many more accomplishments.

Video: The Rev. Loring Carpenter takes 20 minutes to discuss NAMMA and the value of port chaplains.

NAMMA is an organization of port chaplains in North America that benefits the shipping industry, all working in the industry, and the environment. Click here to learn more.

VIDEO INTERVIEWS 2012

Video Spoof

Ben Strong, pretending to be our Founding Director, Clay Maitland, is interviewed by the real Carleen Lyden-Kluss, our Executive Director.

Resolve Maritime Academy opens Simulation Training Center

Resolve Maritime Academy opened its new Simulation Training Center on Monday, March 12, 2012with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA facility adjacent to Port Everglades. The state-of-the-art, 7000-square-foot facility will provide leading-edge simulation-based training programs to enhance safe navigation at sea for cruise line and commercial shipping personnel and other maritime professionals worldwide.

Green Initiative Progress Report by U.S. Ship Operator

Here's a link to Horizon Lines' progress report on its pursuit of environmental excellence through its "Green Initiatives Program." The report describes the carrier's efforts to mitigate environmental impact from shipping operations and intermodal transport.

Whistle blowers helps fight ocean dumping

Baltimore, February 13, 2012: Nothing seemed amiss aboard the Maltese cargo ship Aquarosa when Chief Warrant Officer William D. Dodson and his Coast Guard inspection team climbed the gangway. Read more on the New York Times website.

Link to USCG photos of MOU signingUSCG and NAMEPA sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) will jointly educate the public regarding the harmful effects of plastic pollution. Click here to read this Memorandum of Understanding signed on 10 January 2012 by the USCG and NAMEPA.

PHOTOS: Click here to see photographs of the signing ceremony.

VIDEO: Click here to see the video of the signing ceremony.

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