The Caribbean Maritime Institute in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) have commissioned their Green Energy Project. The project, a two-fold initiative, is aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among inner-city youths while providing assistance to the fisherfolk of Pedro Cays. Sixteen youths from Tivoli Gardens and Spanish Town participated in a Wind Generator […]
Falmouth in Cornwall, England and Falmouth in Jamaica will have more than a name in common if plans to develop cruise tourism at both ports succeed. The Port Authority of Jamaica, with its partner, cruise line Royal Caribbean International, has already redeveloped and extended its facilities to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships. Falmouth Cornwall […]
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will this week continue to prepare the Caribbean’s maritime industry for the Voluntary International Maritime Organisation Member State Audit Scheme (VIMSAS). Delegates representing Caribbean members states are participating in a workshop hosted by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ). The sessions are being held at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI). […]
Jamaican seafarers and the country’s maritime sector are benefiting from education received from the World Maritime University (WMU) and the country’s close association with the university. According to Rear Admiral Peter Brady, director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), “Our administrators, policymakers and, indeed, seafarers, are improving their knowledge and technical capacity by […]
Multipurpose port operator Kingston Wharves Limited has cemented its position as the leader in driving Jamaica Logistics Hub Initiative, with the announcement of two near port developments. The company announced the development of a 300,000 square feet modular warehouse complex and a proposal to offer Used motor vehicle inspections on the island. These will add […]
The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (FCBF) have chosen Seaboard Marine as its ‘2011 Firm of the Year’. This honour is awarded to the company which demonstrates a constant commitment to customer satisfaction, quality services, and dedication to preserving and expanding successful professional partnerships with its customers, vendors, partners, and associations such as the […]
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is putting the Blue Ocean Strategy to work with several programmes and projects now being undertaken by the school. The ‘blue ocean’ concept encompasses untapped market space, demand-driven responsiveness, and the opportunity for highly profitable growth. As part of this strategy, the CMI is currently training 180 youths between the […]
The Caribbean Sea has been designated as a special area for the prevention of pollution by garbage generated by ships, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1978, as amended, commonly known as the MARPOL Convention. The Special Area status came into force on May 1. […]
Danny Vargas, SeaFreight’s vice-president, sales and marketing, was the recipient of the Jamaican Milestone Award for International Trade from the Jamaica/USA Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on Friday, May 20, at the Chamber’s annual luncheon and opening ceremony of the Jamaican Business Expo at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Conference Centre. Presenting the award […]
Bertrand Smith (right), director of legal affairs at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, makes a presentation to shipping agents during last week’s agents committee meeting held at the offices of the Shipping Association of Jamaica. View Source Here
