Jamaica and Canada have signed a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from the two countries to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags. The agreement was…
Seafarers make a “significant contribution” to the global community while a career at sea offers the possibility of “a remarkable journey”, according to Rear Admiral (ret’d) Peter Brady, the Director…
Jamaica takes significant steps towards the elimination of marine plastic litter from the transportation and fishing sectors The Government of Jamaica has demonstrated its commitment to reduce and eliminate marine…
Jamaica’s successful women can serve as an example to the whole maritime industry World shipping can learn a lot from Jamaica when it comes to equality in the maritime workplace…
IMO Council membership demonstrates Jamaica’s worth says Transport Minister Membership of the International Maritime Organisation is important for strengthening Jamaica and the Caribbean region’s global position in the maritime sector…
We must all play our part in empowering women in the maritime sector, says MAJ on World Maritime Day
We must all play our part in empowering women in the maritime sector, says MAJ Maritime professionals must all play a part in challenging stereotypes and changing mindsets in order…
Bunker specialists set to hold important industry talks in Jamaica Leaders from the world of ship bunkering will gather in Jamaica next week to discuss how the Caribbean maritime sector…
CARIBMEPA Launched at Caribbean Shipping Association’s Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference in Jamaica Mission to support implementation of MARPOL in the Caribbean Sea KINGSTON, Jamaica – CARIBMEPA (Caribbean Marine Environment Protection…
IMO Secretary General set to attend High Level Symposium in Jamaica The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr Kitack Lim, is due to attend a High Level…
Greenhouse gas emissions and the challenge of meeting stringent global targets on sulphur and CO2 were centre stage during lively discussions as the Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted the inaugural…
Maritime Women’s Organization Establishes Caribbean Relief Fund “Hurricane Relief Fund Established to Provide Needed Resources” KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 2 October, 2017. – The Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC), has…
‘IMPLEMENT INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS TO PROMOTE MARITIME SAFETY, SECURITY AND IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS’ – REAR ADMIRAL PETER BRADY Jamaica’s Special Envoy to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, Rear Admiral Peter…
Jamaica launched its bid to be elected to Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council last Thursday (2 February) – in a move to position Jamaica as a…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) received a visit from the Jamaican High Commissioner-Designate to the UK as part of a series of meetings being held prior to him taking up his term in…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) will release sky lanterns today (Thursday) in honour of seafarers across the world to celebrate World Maritime Day. The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean…
Seafarers will take centre stage today at the offices of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) as it hosts a Seafarers’ Appreciation Day in celebration of the International Day of…
Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, was deeply honoured to receive the prestigious IMO Themed Award for World Maritime Day 2015 “Maritime education and training”, sponsored…
Jamaica is to host the Caribbean’s first ever Women in Maritime Association Conference as a first step towards establishing an IMO Women in Maritime Association for the region. Taking place…
U.S. Coast Guard to assist Jamaica with Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) planing and capacity building Jamaica’s readiness for Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) in its maritime space will be boosted July 22-24,…
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, MP, will be giving the opening address at the 19th annual meeting of the Caribbean Port State Control Committee…
Development of Jamaica into a global logistics hub will prove a massive boost for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME) wishing to invest in, or grow their existing operations…
In a fiercely contested election during the 28th IMO Assembly, Jamaica was successful in securing a seat in the most sought-after Category ‘C’ of the Council of the International Maritime…
Jamaica and Canada could both benefit from increased trade generated through the planned Jamaica Logistics Hub, according to Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon G. Anthony Hylton…
International investors are expressing serious interest in Jamaica’s plans to develop as a world-class logistics hub with potentially millions of dollars being lined up to back the Government’s proposals. Jamaica…