"The World is Our Oyster, but the Ocean is Our Pearl."

Northeast Maritime Institute and a group of leading experts in the maritime and ocean related fields created the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) to tackle “wicked problems” that challenge both people and planet. A culmination of years of research and conversations with leaders in related fields, COPE° is a facilitator for cogent maritime and ocean policy and economic development project initiatives linking academic, non-governmental, governmental, and corporate partners to create impactful solutions.

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Areas of Influence

White Paper: Protecting the Human Rights of Seafarers Facing Adverse Conditions and Criminalization in the Maritime Industry

White Paper: Protecting the Human Rights of Seafarers Facing Adverse Conditions and Criminalization in the Maritime Industry DEVELOPED BY: The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security Lisbeth Laurie (Chairperson), Brian McNamara (Co-Chair), ...
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The symposium on criminalisation of the seafarer

The Symposium on Criminalisation of the Seafarer by Capt. Kuba Szymanski 18 June 2025 Publications The symposium on criminalisation of the seafarer was hosted in the plenary of the International Maritime Organisation on the 16th June 2025 from 1000 until ...
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Peace through Prosperity: Normalizing Peace and Security through Economic Development

Peace through Prosperity: Normalizing Peace and Security through Economic Development by Eric R. Dawicki, MPA Publications
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