Moran Towing Corporation Joins NAMEPA, Underscoring its Commitment to Marine Environmental Protection
August 5, 2024 -- The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) proudly welcomes Moran Towing Corporation as its newest member, further demonstrating its commitment to mitigating industry’s impact on the marine environment. With over 160 years of maritime excellence, Moran Towing has evolved from its origins as a tugboat company in 1860 to a leading provider of towing services,bulk marine transportation, LNG support operations, and environmental recovery services.
Founded in 1860, Moran Towing has continually adapted to meet evolving maritime needs, progressing from tugboat operations to comprehensive marine solutions. Their commitment to partnership, stability, safety, and sustainability has fostered enduring relationships with employees, communities, and customers. Moran Towing's embrace of technological advancement and proactive industry leadership ensures sustainable growth, aligning seamlessly with NAMEPA's mission to promote marine environmental protection and operational excellence.
“Moran Towing's decision to join NAMEPA marks a convergence of goals to Save Our Seas. Their dedication to partnership, safety, and sustainability exemplifies the values that drive NAMEPA's mission to promote marine environmental protection and operational excellence,” stated Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and CEO, NAMEPA. “We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Moran Towing to advance sustainable practices and ensure a cleaner future for the maritime industry.”
“Moran looks forward to building on our existing collaboration with NAMEPA as founding members of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition,” said Mary McCarthy, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. “We also thank NAMEPA for hosting the Coast Guard’s award ceremony as part of their 2024 Safety at Sea Seminar,where Moran was presented with the William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award. Moran shares NAMEPA’s values of environmental stewardship and sustainability, and we appreciate the opportunity to join forces.”
For more information about Moran Towing Corporation, please visit www.morantug.com
For more information about NAMEPA and our initiatives, please visit www.namepa.net
Contact: Molly Dushay(m.dushay@namepa.net), Executive Director, North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)
Moran Towing Corporation Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a marine transportation service that is valued by our customers. In the pursuit of our goals, we will be hardworking, honest, efficient, and loyal.
In everything we do, we will first consider the safety of our fellow employees and the marine environment with
the goal of no injuries, no damages, and no spills or harm to the environment.
We will be vigilant and careful at sea;
We will strive to continually improve;
We will be creative and innovative in business;
We will listen to our customers, to each other, and to our suppliers.
About North American Marine Environment Protection Association
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. For more information visit www.namepa.net.