The Pasha Group Joins NAMEPA to Save our Seas Pasha’s Kai Martin to join the Board of Directors
anuary 30, 2023- Weston, CT In a demonstration of its commitment to marine environmental stewardship, The Pasha Group has joined the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) as a corporate member, announced NAMEPA Chairman Joe Hughes. The Pasha Group is a privately held, diversified, family-owned shipping and logistics company with its headquarters in San Rafael, California and offices globally.
“For over 75 years, the foundation of our company has been based on four key components – integrity, innovation, excellence and sustainability,” stated George Pasha IV, Chairman and CEO, The Pasha Group. “Environmental stewardship is a responsibility The Pasha Group takes seriously and joining NAMEPA is a further demonstration of this belief.”
Underscoring their engagement with NAMEPA, The Pasha Group has seconded Kai Martin, Vice President for Strategic Programs, to the NAMEPA Board of Directors. Kai leads Pasha’s ESG Environmental Sustainability, Energy Management, Quality, Security, and Business Resiliency programs and was recently recognized by NAMEPA as the 2022 Marine Environment Protection Individual Award recipient.
“We are delighted to welcome Kai Martin to our Board,” observed Mr. Hughes. “I am sure that he will make a great contribution to our efforts over the months and years ahead.” NAMEPA is heavily engaged in MARPOL compliance training and ESG training and education for the maritime industry, with extensive programs geared towards the public to “Save our Seas”.
Prior to The Pasha Group, Kai held the position of Commercial Transportation Chief, US Forces Iraq, serving as a U.S. Naval Officer and continues to serve as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Kai’s earlier experience included extensive marine port and intermodal operations managing terminals and led programs and teams for advanced automation, terminal improvement, and greenfield projects. He holds an MBA-Global Management from American Military University, BS-Marine Transportation from California Maritime Academy. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMO
Director (PMOC), Global Logistics Specialist (GLS), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt LSSGB, certified CSO/FSO/VSO, ISO9001 Lead Auditor, Climate Change Professional (CC-P), ESG Practitioner (ESG-P), and Defense Support to Civil Authorities Level II graduate.
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is a marine industry-led organization of environmental stewards preserving the marine environment for over 15 years 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.
Media Contact: Carleen Walker executivedirector@namepa.net +203 260 0480
Photo: Kai Martin, VP for Strategic Programs, The Pasha Group
Maritime Adventures Board Game Launched at NAMEPA’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Sponsorship by The Pasha Group ensures Distribution
February 8, 2023- The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) launched NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures board game at the 15th Anniversary celebration this past October aboard the Hornblower Infinity at Pier 40 in New York. The purpose of the game is to increase student engagement and awareness of the maritime industry and its role as the engine of global trade.
Thanks to sponsorship from The Pasha Group, NAMEPA’s interested education partners, associations, schools, and other K-12 programs will receive NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures board game. In addition to demonstrating the value proposition of the maritime industry and preserving the marine environment, students will also be provided an invaluable resource for STEM skills.
“We often discuss the perception and public image of the maritime industry, or lack thereof. This is an incredible opportunity to not only educate students on the industry, but also to demonstrate the commitment the maritime industry is making in protecting the environment.” stated Molly Dushay, Education and Outreach Director at NAMEPA. “In addition to illustrating how vast and diverse the maritime industry is, K-12 students can explore career opportunities they may have not known they could access.”
The sponsorship from The Pasha Group will enable NAMEPA to produce and distribute the game to its education partners in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. The game follows the player’s ship on a port-to-port journey to transport its cargo. Along the way, it encounters real world situations which can either help, or hinder, its voyage.
“Proactive, collective stewardship of our marine environment is critical to protect and preserve our seas,” said George Pasha, IV, President and CEO, The Pasha Group. “NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures board game is a fun and innovative approach to inspire and engage our current and future maritime workforce.”
“We want the public to understand the vital role that shipping plays in their lives, and the responsibility it takes to mitigate its impact on the marine environment” observed Carleen Lyden
Walker, Co-Founder/CEO of NAMEPA. “Using tools like this game will bring the industry to life for students and make it more relatable, whether they live near a port or not.”
NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures board game was developed by the organization’s interns as part of their summer program. NAMEPA offers an internship program that runs throughout the year, providing development opportunities in both marine science and the maritime industry.
To request your copy of NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures board game, please contact Molly Dushay at m.dushay@namepa.net
About NAMEPA
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.
About The Pasha Group
Established in 1947, The Pasha Group is a family-owned, third generation diversified global logistics and transportation company that provides ocean transportation for containers and rolling stock between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii; port processing services for finished and privately owned vehicles; stevedoring for vehicles, breakbulk and container cargos; auto hauling services with its truck fleet throughout the contiguous U.S.; domestic and international relocation services; and international logistics management for general commodity and project cargoes. Visit www.pashagroup.com
Featured Image: NAMEPA’s Maritime Adventures Board Game: The Pasha Group Edition
NAMEPA Heads to Houston for Operations Conference Navigating Sustainability: GHGs and ESG the Focus
February 6, 2023- Weston, CT Carleen Walker, NAMEPA Co-Founder/CEO, announced the organization will be holding its annual operations conference in Houston on March 2nd hosted by the Houston Pilots. The focus of the event is “Navigating Sustainability: GHGs and ESG” and is expected to appeal to shipowners, maritime professionals, and students searching for answers on emission reduction and sustainability solutions.
“The maritime industry is facing difficult decisions on how to honor its commitment to sustainability and maintain successful businesses” stated Ms. Walker. “We have gathered industry experts to help guide us through these choppy, and sometimes opaque, waters.”
The conference will open with a welcome from the Houston Pilot’s Captain Clint Winegar, Presiding Officer for 2023 followed by remarks from NAMEPA’s Chairman, Joe Hughes. Sessions on Regulatory, Technical, Operational and Societal will follow led by SMIT’s Doug Martin, Kai Martin of The Pasha Group, ABS’ Gareth Burton and Cargill’s Jan-Willem van den Dijssel.
Presenters covering the topics include CAPT Amy Beach of the USCG, Blank Rome’s Keith LeTourneau, Jan Hagen Andersen of DNV, SUNY Maritime College’s Dr. Rao Kowtha, and NAMEPA’s Marcela Crowley. Additional speakers will be named shortly.
NAMEPA is grateful to its sponsors of this event which include (to date): The American Club, ABS, ABS Wavesight, Blank Rome, DNV, Dorian LPG, Fairfield Chemical Carriers, the Houston Pilots, HudsonAnalytix and SMIT.
For more information, and to register, go to Navigating Sustainability.
About NAMEPA
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is a marine industry-led organization of environmental stewards preserving the marine environment for over 15 years 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.
Media Contact: Carleen Walker executivedirector@namepa.net +203 260 0480
Photo: CAPT Amy Beach, USCG
