The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°)

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

The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics is hosted by the Northeast Maritime Institute – College of Maritime Science: Created to tackle some of the ocean’s “wicked problems.” A culmination of years of extensive research and conversations with leading experts in the maritime and ocean related fields, COPE° is a facilitator for cogent maritime and ocean policy and economic development project initiatives linking academic, corporate, non-governmental, and governmental partners to create impactful solutions.

Areas of Influence

Maritime Trade & Commerce

Ocean Ecology

Innovation & Technology

Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs

Energy & Sustainability

Economic Development

Working Groups & Projects

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

COPE° Working Group onStrengthening the Fishing Safety Regulatory Framework

COPE° Working Group on Ropeless Fishing

COPE° Independent Action Team on Coasties Thriving Together

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

Drug smuggling in ships: Fostering law enforcement / trade collaboration

There is a pressing need for international law that protects the rights of professional seafarers. Too many innocent seafarers are becoming victims of the activities of organized criminal drug trafficking groups and ill-considered law enforcement responses. The Center for Ocean ...

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COPE° Attends the 23rd Session of APHoMSA

by Eva Lianne Veldkamp Northeast Maritime InstituteThe Center for Ocean Policy and Eonomics (COPE°) The Center for Ocean Policy & Economics (COPE°) was invited by the Australian Maritime Administration to attend the 23rd session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime ...