Nathan Nate Menefee

About Nathan Nate Menefee

With over two decades of experience in maritime safety and regulatory compliance, I bring a deep understanding of the maritime sector from both industry and government perspectives. My 22 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard laid the foundation for my expertise in policy development, casualty analysis, and managing complex incidents and projects.In my current role I am a safety and environmental compliance leader driving operational excellence across Crowley\'s global maritime fleet. I direct comprehensive safety, occupational health, and environmental programs that protect employees while ensuring regulatory compliance across 36 nations and island territories. I\'m an expert in transforming regulatory requirements into actionable policies that enhance both safety performance and business operations.I am passionate about driving innovation, streamlining operations, and maintaining the highest compliance and safety standards in the maritime industry. Whether working with teams, mentoring others, or engaging with regulatory bodies, I remain committed to enhancing maritime operations for a safer and more sustainable future.

Experience

1. Manager, Safety and Environmental Governance

   Crowley

   Mar 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Program Development & Implementation: Design and execute comprehensive safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance programs for marine vessel operations, translating complex regulations into practical policies and proceduresSubject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to safety and environmental compliance advisor for marine operating business units, providing strategic guidance on workplace safety, occupational health, and industry best practicesRegulatory Compliance Management: Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, maintaining current and complete records to meet all deadlines and correspondence standardsAudit & Inspection Leadership: Conduct thorough safety and environmental vessel inspections, supporting business units through internal and external audits while driving continuous improvement initiativesWaste Management Oversight: Manage comprehensive waste analysis programs, coordinate annual reporting processes, and oversee regulatory payment processing for regulated waste programsInvestigation & Corrective Action: Lead internal investigations and learning teams, developing corrective actions based on findings and observations to prevent future incidentsCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with SQE execution personnel and management teams to embed safety and environmental excellence throughout maritime operations

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Masters, Management

  2004 — 2007

• United States Merchant Marine Academy

  Bachelor’s Degree, Maritime Operations and Technology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Coast Guard Machinery Inspector (Mi)
• Command
• Dod
• Security Clearance
• Navigation
• Maritime Safety
• Casualty Investigations
• Marine Engineering
• Coast Guard Hull Inspector (Hi)
• Military
• Maritime
• Boat
• Marine Survey
• Maritime Operations
• Maritime Security
• Shipping
• Naval Architecture
• Defense
• Navy
• Inspection
• Maritime Law
• Coast Guard