Multi-sector shipping giant MSC joins NAMEPA

Carleen Lyden Walker

Multi-sector shipping giant MSC joins NAMEPA

April 9, 2019- NAMEPA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Carleen Lyden Walker, welcomes The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) as a new member of NAMEPA. MSC shares a common interest with NAMEPA in maintaining best industry practices to “Save Our Seas”. MSC promotes a focus on cleaner seas, land and cargo through massive investments in low-carbon technology, energy efficiency and operational efficiency.

“MSC joins an extensive...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/09/multi-sector-shipping-giant-msc-joins-namepa/

Ecochlor joins NAMEPA

Steve Candito, CEO Ecochlor

March 5, 2019 – Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced today that Ecochlor Inc. has become a member of NAMEPA. Ecochlor’s recruitment to NAMEPA demonstrates their passion to preserve our oceans.

“NAMEPA is proud to welcome Ecochlor as a member and as a steward of our seas,” remarked NAMEPA’s Walker. “The innovation and dedication they offer to the industry provides a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/05/ecochlor-joins-namepa/

How businesses can help the oceans

Decades of industrial pollution and overexploitation of fish stocks have largely affected the ocean’s ecological balance. As this is bad for the planet, NAMEPA suggests ways to businesses to reverse this situation.

In the US, one out of six jobs depends on the oceans, and the country’s ocean-based economy accounts for more than $200 billion each year. Despite the catastrophic damage that has been done, there is still time to save the oceans.

Businesses can help in this, Ginger Reid, NAMEPA notes,...

https://safety4sea.com/how-businesses-can-help-the-oceans/

NAMEPA Annual Event Launch Pad for Maritime CSR Program and USCG Strategy

October 31, 2018 – Last week, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) launched the first known comprehensive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) designed expressly for the maritime industry. The program encompasses the three pillars of CSR:  corporate governance, environment and the human element.  The launch occurred at the Annual NAMEPA Conference and Awards Dinner.  The day was attended by over 120 marine industry professionals, conservationists, educators,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/01/namepa-annual-event-launch-pad-for-maritime-csr-program-and-uscg-strategy/