The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°)

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

Northeast Maritime Institute and a group of leading experts in the maritime and oceans-related fields created the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) to tackle some of the ocean’s “wicked problems.” A culmination of years of research and conversations leaders in the oceans 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.

As a safe and transparent digital platform that promotes collaboration between a diverse group of individuals and organizations, COPE° invites participation by those interested in working to find solutions to different maritime and ocean related problems. To learn more about getting involved, please visit our About page via the button below.

Areas of Influence

Maritime Trade & Commerce

Ocean Ecology

Innovation & Technology

Diplomacy & International Affairs

Energy & Sustainability

Economic Development

Working Groups & Projects

COPE° Working Group on Safety Aloft and Overside in the Maritime Workforce

COPE° Working Group on Trade Facilitation and Sustainability

COPE° Working Group on Safety and Security in the Americas

COPE° Working Group on Peace and Justice: The Unjustified Criminalization of Seafarers

COPE° Working Group on Marine Debris and Entanglement

COPE° Working Group on Strengthening the Fishing Safety Regulatory Framework

COPE° Working Group on Accident Reporting and Investigations

COPE° Independent Action Team on Coasties Thriving Together

COPE° Working Group on Psychological Safety, Bullying and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector

COPE° Webinar – Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas

COPE° Working group on Psychological Safety, Bullying and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector

A Revitalization Plan for U.S. Maritime Trade, Commerce, and Strategic Competition

The Development of The COPE° Fund

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

Read Now →

COPE° Webinar – Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas

COPE° WEBINAR Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas THURSDAY, 27 JUNE 2024 | 9:00 AM EST Events COPE° held a virtual webinar titled “Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges ...

Read Now →

COPE° Project – Coasties: Thriving Together

The COPE° project Coasties Thriving Together functions as an independent action team comprised of volunteer Coast Guard veterans and serving survivors of military sexual and physical trauma. This project provides a platform for resource and information sharing and third-party external ...

Read Now →