“The Directors of the Trust would like to welcome our newest Board Member, Captain Don Josberberger
Don is a Master Mariner with vast experience as a Chief Mate and Master with Sealand, CSX and Horizon Lines, sailing Trans Atlantic and Trans Pacific routes, East and West…
“National Maritime Day” Celebration Reception and Dinner Photos
View photos from the Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Maritime Trust 2019 National Maritime Day Celebration. View Photos.
CONGRESS!! DON’T DELAY FURTHER. RECOGNIZE OUR WORLD WAR II MERCHANT MARINES
CONGRESS!! DON’T DELAY FURTHER. RECOGNIZE OUR WORLD WAR II MERCHANT MARINES… they are slowly passing away like all the members of the “Greatest Generation” and deserve to be recognized fully…
“National Maritime Day” Celebration Reception and Dinner
The dinner is a celebration of our Nation’s maritime heritage and will help raise funds for scholarships for individuals pursuing a career in maritime or related industries. We believe a…
RECOGNIZING THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE AND NATIONAL MARITIME DAY
by Rear Admiral Wendi B. Carpenter (U.S. Navy Retired), Executive Director, Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Maritime Trust Each year on May 22nd, our Nation pauses to proudly celebrate…
Support Future Merchant Marines
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Klaus Luhta
As a licensed mariner who sailed aboard U.S. merchant vessels for a decade, Klaus Luhta has traveled around the world by ship. Coming ashore to study and practice law, Klaus…...
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Rear Adm. Wendi B. Carpenter
Wendi B. Carpenter is a retired United States Navy flag officer, retiring in 2011 after a distinguished 34 year career with significant operational experience and key roles in organizational transformation,…...
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Captain Richard Phillips
For five days in April 2009, Captain Richard Phillips became the center of an extraordinary international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who attacked and boarded his ship.…...
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Captain Steven E. Werse
Captain Steven E. Werse is currently serving his second term as International Secretary-Treasurer of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P), a position to which he was first…...
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Rear Adm. Leendert “Len” Hering Sr.
Rear Adm. Leendert “Len” Hering Sr. USN, (retired), is a prominent military and civilian sustainability leader with a broad background in energy and environmental issues. His passion in sustainability is…...
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Tony Chatman
Tony is a recognized leader in the areas of personal transformation and workplace relationships. He has devoted his adult life to understanding what makes people tick, how to bring out…...