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Wednesday, August 14th

10 AM - 2 PM

Los Angeles Maritime Institute

73 Berth Building G

San Pedro, CA 90731

Sponsored by:

The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Voted “Best West Coast Seaport” by industry peers, the Port handles trade valued at $200 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the nation, more than 575,000 in Southern California, and more than 50,000 jobs – or 1 in 5 – in Long Beach.

The Port of Long Beach is one of the few U.S. ports that can welcome today’s largest vessels, serving 175 shipping lines with connections to 217 seaports around the world.

The Port of Long Beach prides itself on its culture of excellent customer service and the strong relationships it maintains with industry, community, environmental advocates and partner agencies.

Learn more about The Port of Long Beach

Pasha Hawaii is one of the nation’s leading domestic ocean shipping companies serving Hawaii from the continental U.S. The company operates a fleet of fully Jones Act-qualified vessels and provides reliable containerized and roll-on/roll-off cargo services that leverage its unique combination of ocean transportation and inland distribution capabilities.

Learn more about The Pasha Group

Join us for an interactive discussion and workshop where industry leaders and educators converge to explore pivotal themes in community engagement, maritime sustainability, and marine environmental protection in California.

Don't just listen – be part of the conversation!

Developing Agenda

0930: Registration & Welcome

1000: Setting the Stage - Introducing NAMEPA’s Regions Initiative, Molly Dushay, Executive Director, NAMEPA

1015: Regional Gathering Panel:

Engaging the Community: Building Bridges with LA STEM, Madeline Stewart, Ecosystem Manager, and Claudia Lundberg, Coordinator, LA STEM Collective
Cultivating Talent: Ensuring a Skilled Workforce for the Maritime Industry, Alex Parker, Interim Dean, Schools of Letters and Sciences, California State Maritime Academy
Leading Environmental Stewardship in the Maritime Industry, Jack Hedge, Vice President - Commercial and External Affairs,The Pasha Group
Ports as Pillars: The Vital Role of the Port in Sustainable Regional Growth – Port of Long Beach Representative

1130 – 1215: Networking Lunch

1215 – 1345: Workshop Sessions

Community Engagement for K-12: Inspiring the Next Generation
Building the Workforce: From Education to Career Pathways
Marine Environment Awareness: Promoting Sustainable Practices

Value Proposition of the Maritime Industry
Workforce Development: From Certifications and Credentials to Skilled Mariners and Licensed Professionals
Marine Environment Stewardship: The Critical Role of Environmental Awareness and Compliance

1345: Wrap-up and Conclusion

1415 – 1615: Demo and Cruise Cocktail Reception on LAMI Tall Ship

North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)

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