Posted On: 22-03-2022
WASHINGTON, DC, March 21 - NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) announced that it will be holding its annual Safety at Sea Seminar as an in-person event at The National Press Club in Washington DC, on Thursday, May 19th beginning at 1:30EDT. This annual event will be augmented by the presentation of the United States Coast Guard’s AMVER and Benkert Awards presentation to shipowners.
Not since the end of World War II has the role of shipping in geopolitics been so critical with its attendant human, environmental, and corporate risks. Join industry colleagues to participate in the discussion of “Safety at Sea” in these turbulent times. NAMEPA’s event will explore the role of shipping during periods of global disturbance with an eye on impacts to mariners, ships and global trade while examining emerging and future threats to “normal” maritime operations. A keynote presentation will be made by RDML John Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy on the USCG’s safety concerns.
The afternoon event will be followed by the presentation of the USCG’s prestigious Benkert Awards for environmental excellence and AMVER Awards recognizing industry participation for voluntary rescue at sea. Senior leadership from the USCG will be making the presentation, with nearly 550 vessels being recognized.
For more information, or to register, please go to NAMEPA Safety at Sea Seminar .
Sponsors of the event to date include ABS, The American Club, Blank Rome, Dorian, Fairfield Chemical Carriers, Hudson Analytix, and Scorpio.
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is a marine industry-led organization of environmental stewards preserving the marine environment by promoting sustainable marine industry best practices and educating seafarers, students and the public about the need and strategies for protecting global ocean, lake and river resources. Visit us at:www.namepa.net
