The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation: Anchor Awards 2023

Honoring Presenting Sponsor

We're proud to support the work of the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation.

Empowering the next generation of mariners helps drive the Caribbean's economic growth and has contributed to our success.

THonoree

he Caribbean Maritime University(CMU) is the home of world-class leaders. We boast a unique history dating back to September 15, 1980 when the Jamaica Maritime Training Institute (JMTI) was established through a partnership between the Jamaican and Norwegian governments. After several transitions, we were granted university status in 2017. While the JMTI started with a complement of five Norwegians trainers, the CMU proudly stands at 340 employees lead by an administration that is fully Jamaican. Since our inception, we have stood as an inspiration for educational excellence in the maritime industry.

CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

At the CMU, we do things differently. This is evident in our adoption of the Blue Ocean philosophy. It inspires our goal to redefine the boundaries of maritime excellence through education, research and technology by integrating career technical education, life skills and academics into producing industry-ready graduates with global competence and certification for a changing workforce.

We serve over 3500 undergraduate and graduate students through three Faculties: the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, the Faculty of Shipping and Logistics and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology. We also deliver programmes through the Centre for Security, Counterterrorism and Non-Proliferation (CSCTN)

and our School of Graduate Studies and Research. Our programmes hold international accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport while also receiving local accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica.

Beyond our academic endeavours, the CMU actively engages with the maritime community, collaborating with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and international partners to promote sustainability in the marine space. Additionally, we are able to leverage these partnerships for our graduates and meet the needs of this vibrant industry.

Some of the partnerships we have forged in the last year include Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Carnival Cruise Line, the University of Guyana, the French Maritime Academy, Kingston Freeport Terminal, Seprod Limited, GraceKennedy, and German Shipyard Jamaica. Numerous partnerships are underway for the upcoming year, and we are excited about the opportunities they will bring. We continue to be proud academic partners of the ACMF, the Shipping Association of Jamaica and the Port Authority of Jamaica.

We are a global institution with a worldwide reach and outlook. We are continuously reimagining success through increased synergetic alliances, innovation and technology. We are CMU strong.

PATRON

Mrs. Arya Ali

First Lady, Co-operative Republic of Guyana

GALA CHAIR

Mr. Tim Martin

President Tropical Shipping

DINNER COMMITTEE

Jennifer Nugent-Hill, Chair

Emerson Alleyne

Lori Baer

Juan Carlos Croston

Charles Gittens

Fern Khan

Erica Luke

Roland & Loretta Malins-Smith

Charmaine Maragh

Maya Nottage

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Geneive Brown Metzger, President

Fern Khan, Vice President

Emerson Alleyne, Secretary

Elsie Rosario, Treasurer

Capt. Rawle Baddaloo

CDR Andrew Coggins

Juan Carlos Croston

Cynthia Hudson

Roland Malins-Smith

Jennifer Nugent-Hill

Michelle Otero Valdes

Gerrie Ubinck

GENERAL COUNSEL, CARIBBEAN

Christopher Bovell, Esq. FINANCIAL ANALYST

Georges Yvan Noel Jr.

Tajay Marshall

PATRON

Greetings from Ambassador Beate Stirø

As the current Norwegian Ambassador to the Republic of Jamaica, I am delighted to celebrate the Caribbean Maritime University, started as a collaboration between Norway and Jamaica in 1983 as the Caribbean Maritime Institute.

This thriving institution is another testimony of the long-lasting friendship Norway enjoys with Jamaica and other countries in the Caribbean, and its proven success reflects our common interest in an active ocean diplomacy and the development of other disciplines related to a sensible care and management of the seas.

During one of my recent visits to Jamaica I had the pleasure of visiting the University, and it was very satisfying to learn what a key educational institution is has developed into and the important role it plays in the region. I like to congratulate the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation on their scholarship program for CMU, indeed an important contribution to students across the Caribbean region.

I would indeed have been honored and delighted to take part in this celebration of the CMU at the gala organized by American Caribbean Maritime Foundation. Unfortunately, other engagements prevent this from happening, but I am pleased to congratulate you all for your commitment and dedication to this forward-looking “school of the sea” and wish you a wonderful and inspiring evening.

Congratulations to Honoree Caribbean Maritime University

Roland and Loretta Malins-Smith

Greetings, and welcome to the sixth annual Anchor Awards! We are thrilled to gather to honor the Caribbean Maritime University and its 43 incredible years of serving the Caribbean shipping industry and beyond. A special acknowledgment goes to the ACMF board for their tireless efforts in supporting the maritime sector, focusing on the education, and training of talented Bahamian and Caribbean nationals who aspire to work in this remarkable field.

The ACMF stands as a pillar of support for these ambitious students, nurturing their dreams and aspirations. ACMF’s dedication particularly shines through in their collaborations with shipping companies, ensuring accredited cadets gain the valuable sea time required to fulfill their certification requirements. When cadets are ready to join the workforce, ACMF provides a powerful employment portal, connecting maritime companies with recruitment needs and offering placement opportunities to these talented students.

We extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all the companies and organizations that generously contribute to ACMF, fueling the education and dreams of the next generation of maritime leaders. Your support empowers them and lays the foundation for a remarkable future filled with success and fulfillment.

As we celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements tonight, enjoy every moment!

Message from the Gala Chair

Message from the President T

GENEIVE BROWN METZGER,

LLD HON. President and Executive Director

American Caribbean Maritime Foundation

alent in your backyard: The Caribbean is Ready

It is my distinct honor to welcome this luxurious gathering of stars of the shipping industry, diplomats, academics, aspiring Caribbean maritime professionals, and friends to another Anchor Awards. Thanks to all our sponsors; and a special thank you to our Gala Chairman, Tim Martin, President of Tropical.

Post pandemic, the shipping industry is back in full swing—not without having experienced and navigated unprecedented disruptions. Resilience has been the cornerstone of the industry’s success. However, crewing challenges—particularly at the officer level, have been a concern in the industry for years.

We, at the ACMF, believe that this presents an opportunity for the Caribbean. There is no pretense among CARICOM nations that the region can compete with the vast number of maritime grads annually from countries that have traditionally been a global supplier of crewing talent. However, the Caribbean can compete on quality of training, diversity of skill sets, and geographic proximity for all workers in the industry.

Jamaica alone, for example, churns out hundreds of officer level talent annually, many with Bachelors in navigation and engineering. Additionally, the country potentially generates STCW-qualified and ratings candidates in the thousands. Thankfully, cruise and cargo companies are beginning to take a harder look at Jamaica and other Caribbean nations as sources of talent.

This evening is about celebrating the leading training institution in the Caribbean behind the region’s world-class talent, the Caribbean Maritime University, and we are so delighted you are here to celebrate with us.

Be sure to meet some of our talented aspiring maritime professionals and ACMF Scholars who have traveled from Jamaica, Bahamas, and Guyana, to meet you.

The triumphs of the region’s maritime industry have come through hard-fought victories of those who understand the requirements to contend in a global environment; and have an appreciation for what it would mean if we failed.

They are homebred talent. Nurtured here and developed with extraordinary insight for the current needs and future demands of the Caribbean. Their invaluable perception shapes our industry’s path and interconnected economies.

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) is proud to partner with the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) for its Anchor Awards under the theme “Talent in your backyard”, especially as our organizations continue to earnestly support the development of the region’s human capacity through scholarships, grants, and mentorship for its maritime students. The Caribbean Maritime University’s selection as this year’s honoree is further recognition of the untapped potential which surrounds us. The CSA lauds the ACMF and wholeheartedly supports its clarion call for greater efforts to identify and mould talent which will shape the maritime and logistics sector’s future.

Message from...

MARC SAMPSON President Caribbean Shipping Association

Academic Partner

ln the words of H. Jackson Brown Jr. “ Do not work for recognition but do work worthy of recognition .”

PROFESSOR ANDREW SPENCER

PhD Bournemouth (UK),

MSc, Hon BSc UWI, JP

President Caribbean Maritime University

This celebration of excellence exemplifies the thriving partnership between the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF), which fosters invaluable opportunities for students and the maritime sector. In that context, we are immensely humbled and honoured by the fact that the CMU is the sole honouree at this year’s awards ceremony.

The Caribbean Maritime University is immensely proud of our thriving partnership, enabling the perpetual nurturing of new generations of students and maritime professionals across different domains. Our commitment and the ACMF’s unyielding support have provided transformative opportunities through scholarships and grants for our students. We celebrate this year’s remarkable honourees, of which we are a part. This achievement further signifies the synergistic collaboration between the CMU and the ACMF.

As we commemorate excellence in the maritime sphere, let us reaffirm our commitment to the advancement of education, research, sustainability, and innovation in this vital sector.

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is once again honored to be one of the academic institutions to partner with the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF). As the ACMF observes the theme for 2023 ‘Talent in Your Backyard’, we take this opportunity to applaud the seafarers and futuremaritime graduates, who have persevered and are now ready to take the next steps in their careers.

The Maritime Industry is the beating heart of global trade in the Caribbean, and it is indeed a privilege to witness the abundance of local talent that strives for maritime excellence. We often seek talent from distant shores when we have a wealth of potential within our own region. Investing in our graduates and harnessing their skills can transform the regional maritime industry. By supporting maritime education, research, and entrepreneurship, we can create a maritime ecosystem that not only benefits our economy but also safeguards our maritime heritage.

As President of UTT, I wish to congratulate honoree, Caribbean Maritime University, and call for recognition of the talent in our own backyard. Let us build our graduates to become the leaders and innovators who shape the future of this vital sector. Together, we can make the Caribbean a hub of maritime excellence.

Academic Partner

PROFESSOR PRAKASH PERSAD President

The University of Trinidad and Tobago

Academic Partner

DR. BRENDA CLEARE President

LJM Maritime Academy (The Bahamas)

On behalf of the LJM Maritime Academy (LJMMA), its Board of Directors, students, faculty and staff, I extend warm greetings. It is with profound delight that I congratulate the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation on the stellar work it has been doing over the past 6 years. Its efforts have helped to raise awareness of maritime education and training in the Caribbean through its funding of scholarships to deserving young persons and assistance with berthing for those entering this still largely unexplored ‘sleeping giant’ for the region. The Foundation’s contribution has indeed had tremendous impact!

The Academy can definitely join the chorus of the other tertiary-level maritime training institutions in attesting to the fact of that difference. LJMMA has, itself, uncovered talent in the backyards of many families in The Bahamas since it opened its doors in 2014. Such discoveries have raised up young persons who slept in cars, or came from depraved socioeconomic backgrounds to ones who are now officers,

Deckhands and Engine Watch Ratings serving on cruise liners, tankers, cargo ships, yachts, working in Port offices and on local mail vessels. Who would have known the results which the forged relationship with ACMF would have made and we at the Academy are grateful and appreciative of the collaboration which has afforded ---- graduates of LJM Maritime Academy the opportunity to complete their Bachelor degrees at CMU and two right at LJMMA. The ability to receive a high-quality maritime education right at home in the communities of the region (Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and The Bahamas) has and continue to make a difference and is aptly reflected in the theme for this year’s event ‘Talent in Your Backyard.’

I congratulate the Caribbean Maritime University for being selected as the honoree this year. The University has been doing a wonderful work in maritime education and training and has been the pacesetter for others in the region to follow. I salute you, President Spencer and your colleagues and students at the University on this distinct honor.

MATPAL Marine Institute Inc. has been pivotal in maritime education, training, and certification in Guyana, since its inauguration in October 1999.

As the foremost Guyanese-owned ISO 900:2015 certified Institution, our focus on producing competent Guyanese Marine Deck and Engineering Officers through our Marine Cadet Program, which commenced March 2016, has yielded great success throughout the years, with a total of seventy-eight (78) Cadets trained to date.

Through the provision of comprehensive training and development, supported in a significant way by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) through scholarship funding, MATPAL has been indelibly shaping the career paths for these young male and female Ship Officers within Guyana’s maritime and oil and gas industry, and continues to build capacity and capability in our promotion of local content development.

This year, it is with great appreciation that we commend the Caribbean Maritime University of Jamaica, with whom we partner on training and certification initiatives, for their notable and unwavering contributions to the Caribbean region. Their commitment to training and empowering Jamaican and Caribbean students in maritime education is commendable. Through innovative and strategic training over the years, CMU has harnessed local talent and cultivated a pool of skilled maritime professionals. Such initiatives highlight the importance of nurturing indigenous expertise and fortifying the maritime industry within the Caribbean, ultimately bolstering regional development, and these efforts resonate with the idea of realizing potential within our own borders.

Academic Partner

COLEEN ABRAMS, BSc, MBA, GCM Chief Executive Officer

MATPAL Marine Institute, Inc.

The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation are proud supporters of

Academic Partner

MIRANDA THAKUR-DEEN Executive Chairman

Atlantic Alliance Maritime & Offshore Training Institute

Guyana, Inc.

The theme for this year’s Anchor Awards, “Talent in Your Backyard”, speaks of the rich talent and potential in our Caribbean region. The proximity of our countries is merely like each other’s backyard. This event presents a unique platform to showcase those youths who have gained tremendous support from ACMF, and academic partners who continue to help ACMF create opportunities for our people to gain new skills and expertise to enrich the region and compete globally. It would be remiss of me not to state how proud we, Atlantic Alliance – AA Maritime and Offshore Training Institute, are, for partnering with ACMF and the Honourable First Lady of Guyana Mrs. Ariya Ali’s office, to provide scholarships to young people in Guyana.

With this backdrop, I wish to congratulate this year’s honoree, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), as a beacon in our region; an institution committed to excellence in its delivery of maritime education and training. Congratulations to CMU as it continues to innovate and keep abreast with state-of-theart robotics and emerging strategies to solve regional and global challenges. Congratulations!

Distinguished Past Anchor Awards Honorees

2022

Edward “Eddie” Gonzalez

President and CEO, Seaboard Marine

2021 Alyse Lisk

SVP, Technology and Operation Excellence, TOTE, LLF

Harriat Pershad Maragh Chairman

Lannaman & Morris Group of Companies (posthumous)

2020

Winchester “Win” Thurber

CEO, Norton Lilly International

Rick Sasso

Chairman, MSC Cruises

2019

David Harding, MBE

Past President, Caribbean Shipping Association, Former Chairman, Barbados Port Inc.

Gregory Purdy

Senior Vice President, Marine Operations, Royal Caribbean International

Captain Remy Vyzelman

President & CEO

DP World/Integra Marine & Freight Services (Suriname)

2018

Michael Bayley

President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Group

Roland Malins-Smith, LLD Hon Founder, Seafreight Lines Ltd.

Rick Murrell

Chairman, Tropical Shipping

by Geneive Brown Metzger, LLD Hon Founder and President, American Caribbean Maritime Foundation

Acknowledging the Founding Members and Earliest Supporters of the ACMF

Six years in, the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation, has grown from an idea to an organization worthy of the support of the global shipping industry. But like any organization, it began with people who had a passion for a mission and who gave generously of their time, talent, connections, and resources.

Clocking one-hundred seventy scholars and grantees, dozens of laptop donations, construction funding for a classroom, Covid-relief emergency funding, the ACMF has expended over $1,200,000 to help transform lives of aspiring Caribbean maritime professionals and workers in a short six years. We take the time to acknowledge those persons without whom we would not have had the underpinning upon which to build a solid organization that continues to grow and transform= lives.

People like Fern Khan In 2016, Fern had retired a few years earlier from the deanship of Bank Street College of Education in New York . She had at the time given fifty-five years to education—serving in several administrative roles, including at Long Island University in New York. A woman of great strength, possessing a reputation among her peers that has not dimmed after a decade into retirement. She is, in fact, busier since her retirement than ever—serving on multiple boards, including as President of Partnership for Afterschool Education (PASE), on the boards of Goddard Riverside, Bank Street College, New Alternatives for Children, and Harlem Education Activities Fund. “Through Jamaican Lens: A Memoir”, to be published in 2024 by the Uni-

versity Press of Mississippi, Fern shares her remarkable journey growing up in Jamaica, immigrating to the U.S. as a young adult, and decades of work in academe. The ACMF was honored to name its grant program after her. Thank you, Fern.

Murray Fisher , founder of the New York Harbor School and the Billion Oyster Project in New York, shared his incredible experience as a creator of one of New York City’s Career and Technical (CTE) schools. He is devoté of New York’s waterways and its harbors and wants the next generation to love it as much as he does. So, what did he do…he founded a school whose curriculum would be dedicated to his passion. I knew there was a lot I could learn from him, and I picked his brain every opportunity I got. He never made me feel like I was a bother, although I am sure at times I was. Murray opened up his connections, made available his staff, and was an inspiration. Through him, we got access to the amazing New York Yacht Club, a historical landmark in the heart of Manhattan, for our first two galas—until the pandemic shut everything down. Fast forward, the ACMF moved to Florida but Murray continues to serve on the ACMF Advisory Board and is just a phone call away.

Tamika Bent . A brilliant young attorney, who during the inception of the foundation, was a sounding board on legal matters. At the time, Tamika was an Associate Attorney at the one hundred fifty-year old international law firm, Milbank Tweed. She was in their Corporate headquarters on Wall Street, when she

approached her boss, one of the partners on behalf of the ACMF—well, I can’t quite say, the ACMF because we hadn’t yet decided on a name for the organization. Now remember, we are nothing more than an idea on paper, and we have no funds; so we are asking for this prestigious law firm, considered among the largest on the planet, to be our pro bono legal counsel. To our surprise, they agreed.

Throwing their weight behind the foundation and with such generosity, Milbank staffed our board meetings with two attorneys, provided admin to help with clerical work, and provided luxurious conference rooms to cultivate folks. By 2017, we were off to the races with our non-profit status. The firm served as our incubator and legal counsel for two years, passing the mantle to the maritime law firm, Montgomery McCracken on Madison Avenue in New York. I am too embarrassed to reveal the exact cost of the counsel they provided which was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and we were never charged a penny. Thank you, Tamika and Milbank. We will always be in your debt.

And there’s Richard Scheff and Robert “Bobby” O’Connor , then Managing Partner and Associate, respectively, at Montgomery McCracken.

Richard Scheff, a prominent maritime attorney, served on the board of Partnership for Afterschool Education with Fern and Fern didn’t hesitate to ask Richard to take a meeting with me. He did, and the rest is history. He brought on Bobby, to represent him as pro bono counsel to the ACMF.

Richard was so committed to our vision and he went a step further and funded the ACMF first annual event at a fabulous venue in Rockefeller Center in 2017. I have very special memories of that event, which was attended by about a hundred guests—executives from Bloomberg, Chase, Morgan Stanley, and members of the Caribbean diaspora. This event was our official launch of the organization. Thank you, Richard and Bobby.

CONGRATULATIONS

ACMF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HONOREE

CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

AND TO OUR SISTER

GENEIVE BROWN METZGER

ACMF FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

CAROL BROWN, MARLENE AND WAYNE SLAPPY, ELISE SPELLEN

C ANINE NIECES MISS RILEY, PIPPA AND GUNNY

Program

ANCHOR AWARDS HONORING THE CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY (CMU)

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

MR. RUSSELL BENFORD, VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AMERICAS ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP

INVOCATION

FR. EMILIO ROSOLEN

WELCOME

GALA CHAIRMAN, MR. TIM MARTIN, PRESIDENT, TROPICAL SHIPPING

ACMF PRESIDENT GENEIVE BROWN METZGER, LLD HON.

GREETINGS FROM THE PATRON

MRS. ARYA ALI, FIRST LADY OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

REMARKS

MR. WILLIAM BROWN

VICE PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION

KEYNOTE

MR. MICHAEL BAYLEY

PRESIDENT & CEO, ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

DINNER IS SERVED

TRIBUTE TO THE CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

REAR ADMIRAL PETER BRADY

DIRECTOR-GENERAL, MARITIME AUTHORITY OF JAMAICA

ACCEPTING AWARD: PROF. ANDREW SPENCER

PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

VOTE OF THANKS

MS. JENNIFER NUGENT-HILL

DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/TROPICAL SHIPPING USA

ACMF TRUSTEE AND 2023 GALA COMMITTEE CHAIR

Menu

Cocktails & Amuse Bouche on the Veranda Dinner

Mesclun Greens

Grilled Filet Mignon and Fresh Crabcakes

Grilled Pencil Asparagus and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Fresh Rolls and Sweet Butter

Dessert

Chocolate Decadence

Red and White Wine

Coffee and Tea

Talent in Your Backyard

Romario Goulbourne

BEng., Marine Engineering

Caribbean Maritime University (2023)

ACMF Sponsored Cadet

Greetings. I am Engine Cadet Romario Goulbourne a past ACMF scholarship recipient. The purpose of this email is to inform you that I have started to do 6 months of my cadet sea time on one of Ocean J Towing Limited tug boats locally at Kingston Wharf in Jamaica on Monday, April 24, 2023. My contract will end on October 24, 2023.

Things are going well on board so far. It’s a lot of hard work, but as an aspiring marine engineering officer, that is the standard. I have learned a lot thus far; hence, my competency in the area has already started to improve in this short space of time. At the end of this 6-month period of training, I will be applying for a III/4 Able Seafarer Engine Ratings Certificate of Competency. I will be pursuing further sea time so that I can meet the 12-month requirement.

I just want to say a big thank you to you, the sponsors, the donors, and the ACMF Team for the scholarship and for the good work that your organization continues to do. I really appreciate it. It serves as motivation to continue pushing myself to be a success. Thank you for everything. Continue to do good.

Gavin LaFleur

Deck Cadet, MatPal Marine Institute

ACMF Seaboard Marine Scholar

“I am Ready”

Guyana has recently witnessed the beginning of a booming oil and gas industry that holds great potential for the entire region. This essay aims to highlight how excited and ready I am for the opportunities that this industry brings to the Caribbean and highlight the significance it holds for me as a future seafarer.

Firstly, the establishment of an oil and gas industry in my country will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the region’s economy. The industry will catalyze economic growth, creating numerous job opportunities for the local population and ensuring prosperity and happiness. As a future seafarer, I am particularly excited about this development as it means that there will be an increased demand for skilled maritime professionals like me. Maritime Institutions such as the esteemed Matpal Marine will also benefit greatly from the increased demand for maritime training. This will ensure sustained employment for thousands of individuals throughout the Caribbean and We Are Ready!

As a recipient of the ACMF Seaboard Marine Scholarship granted by the generous American Caribbean Maritime Foundation, I am eternally grateful for what’s about to come, and I AM READY! This scholarship has allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming a seafarer, enabling me to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to my country’s development and create a prosperous life for myself and my loved ones.

Again, my deepest appreciation for ACMF’s support, which has allowed me to pursue my dreams and contribute to the development of my beautiful Guyana.

Jermaine Henry

Deck

Cadet

ACMF-Sponsored Cadet

My Experience On-board

It was Agnetha Fältskog who coined the quote, “My path has not been determined. I shall have more experience and pass many more milestones.” Almost any vessel, whether it is a cruise ship, an oil tanker, a military vessel, a general cargo ship, or a heavy load carrier you may find a Deck Cadet amongst her crew. Last November, I was privileged to join the passenger ship, and the largest floating bookfair in the world, MV Logos Hope on the island of Cyprus as Deck Cadet or Officer In-Training.

Prior to joining the vessel, I had to go through a series of preparation, which included mental and physical fitness. Life at sea can be an amazing and an enriching experience with the chance for real career opportunities, so it was indeed a big adventure and challenge for me, leaving Jamaica for the first time, and sailing with a multinational crew. But as time progressed, I realized how amazing and reliable my team was.

The first two months saw me chipping and painting on the outer decks as I had to start where every cadet started, and though it seemed like a simple task it was important for me to grasp the technique of preparing the different damaged surfaces of the deck, mixing paint and applying different coat of paints, which contributed to the beauty of the vessel. I was also tasked with bridge and gangway watch duties, being officer-on-duty, assisting with preparations for departure and arrival at port, supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, as well as its storage onboard, carrying out inspections on the vessel’s safety and lifesaving equipment’s, administrative work, learning how to manoeuvre the ship, how to negotiate with other vessels in terms of traffic and right of way, and how to handle the vessel under the myriad of different weather conditions. Engaging in these activities contributed to me completing several tasks in my cadet training record book. Being steadfast and diligent in doing my duties, afforded me the opportunity to be promoted onboard as Firefighting Equipment Officer during my last two months. l cannot see myself in another career. I am enthusiastic to be a part of the shipping industry. All this was made possible by God’s help, the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) and the marine faculty at Caribbean Maritime University.

Talent in YourBackyard

Scholarship & Grant Recipients through 2023

ACMF Roland Malins-Smith Scholars

Lehan Nevae Anderson*

Kadeijah Kasie-Ann Cooper*

Ashley Brianna Dacres*

John Anthony Forbes*

Kemeisha Nekeisha Gordon*

Abigail Rocostaje Griffiths

Howayne Anthony Hawthorne*

Chaz Hayles Hayles

Terence John James*

Shauna-Kaye Jopp*

Brittanie Lewis

Romane Marsh

Anthony Matheson

Zane McIntosh

Renissa Morris

Dadrian Shanifque Morrison*

Moxam, Winesha Josephine*

Rowe, Huntley Antonio Eliah*

Shauna-Kay Rushae

Zoya Derricha Smith*

Horace Thompson*

Samantha Melissa Thompson*

Jordan George Trought*

Keyan Latoya Williams-Brown*

ACMF David Harding Scholars

Oswayne Lanferman

Safina Luchtman

Shemar Morrison

Careena Phillipson

ACMF Remy Vyzelman Scholars

Ali-Kaye Lateica Daley*

ACMF Royal Caribbean Scholars

Devard Campbell*

Dane Dean*

Tyresha Dean

Trevon Ferguson*

Wenzel Hanna II*

Christian Hepburn*

Shante Pearson*

Ricardo Rahming*

Dale Roye*

Kendrick Russell*

Trinity Brown*

ACMF Hugh Mulzac Scholars

Rasheed Bennett

Dwayanique Campbell

Toni Donaldson

Deshaun King

Ajay Lalu

Romane Messam

Donte Singh

Nicolette Thompson

Danae Treasure

ACMF Joy Levi Scholars

Dhalia Antonnette Blake*

Nyshauna Marrie-Antonette Strachan

ACMF Belinda Bennett Scholars

Asha-Gaye Bennett

Aleshea Walsh

ACMF Kingston Wharves Scholars

Danielle Edwards

David Findlator

ACMF CANTA Webinar

Scholars

Oniscia Bruno

Alisa Gobinsingh

ACMF Seacor/KPM Scholars

Kadel Grant

ACMF Tote/Tropical Shipping Scholars

Danielle Vanessa Landeis*

ACMF Kestrel Group Scholars

Domanic Campbell

Shaon Francis

Jaurel Hendricks

Anthonio McGibbon

ACMF Nassau Cruise Port Scholars

Caleb Swann

ACMF Seaboard Marine Scholars

Sheldon Agard

Crisila Alphonso

Winston Alsopp

Allan Baichoo

Timica Bayley

Michael Benjamin

Marissa Charles

Treshel Cart

Shawn Duggin

Natalia Edwards

Ronetta Fraser

Keshana Garraway

Lloyd Goppy

Deodat Jagdot

Dalaton Johnson

Ibaran Kheshrie

Asmanie Kuma

Gavin LaFleur

Dianna Leitch

Nicola Lovence

Rennay McDermott

Naipaul Persaud

Punesha Ramjit

Kovita Ramkhelawan

Tarek Roberts

Renita Ross

Eve Sattaur

Dominique Saul

Areema Shanideo

Tremayne Venture

Jenel Walker

Zecharia Williams

Ronetta Wright

Trevon Yaw

ACMF Shipping Association of Barbados Scholars

Onelia Bryan

Kobie Ritchie

ACMF Scholars in partnership with JWN Foundation

Glenardo Simpson*

ACMF Arawak Port Development Scholars

Vernice Jonassaint

ACMF Fern Khan Grantees

Lauryn Anderson

Kayla Bennett

Saijew Beckford*

Nennie Bernard

Shahine Black

Danielle Brissett

Delroy Jordane Brown*

Gaugejo Burnett

Rushsean Burrell

Teshane Leslie* Chambers

Alain Crawford

Jenine Sylinda Evans*

James Foster*

Athena Tene Francis*

Trina Freckleton

Ronaldo George

Andre Gordon*

Philesha Katrina Gordon*

Romario Kalero Goulbourne*

Aicha Grant

Qwyan Nicalos Harris*

Shyana Tashana Huggarth*

Emanuel Hamer

Javauni Jackson

Rehana Jardenier

Jonathan Johnson*

Juron Jones

Omari Kewley

Delroy Matterson*

Althea Marrah

Romane Marsh

Romane Messam

Horatio McClean*

Gabriell Miller

Khalia Patterson

Nicola Powell

Corey Tyler Ramsay*

Chantell Richards*

Kadian Latoya Richards

Chelesa Rochelle Roach*

Ronaldo Rubie

Sehanna Roshana Samuels*

Daniel Scarlett*

Martina Scarlett

Bianca Smith*

Oshane Kamal Swaby*

Andre Theobalds*

Joydeen Thomas

Michael Thomas

Delroy Valenzuela

Mauricia Vandeyer

Aleshea Walsh

Jada Watson

Gilbert Watts

Geovanni Williams

Emmanuel Wilson

Mikhail Wright*

Covid Relief Grantees

Shanaye Carty*

Sonya Hill*

Janelle Hinds*

Gabriel McNaughton*

Michael Mundell*

Kevan Panton*

Andre Rose*

Bianca Smith*

Akeme Wright*

Alex Antoni Wright *

* Graduated

Thank You to our Hostesses

Women International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), Florida Chapter

Rebecca Garcia

Maija Harju

Anna Silva

Anchor Awards 2022

Anchor Awards 2022

Anchor Awards 2022

Anchor Awards 2022

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