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Introducing

Caribbean Maritime University

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elcome to the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) - a specialized maritime university meeting the growing needs for education and customized training among graduates of high schools, industry practitioners and all eligible candidates, worldwide. CMU’s mandate to meet industry demands will be achieved by introducing new programmes and expanding existing ones, establishing borderless partnership with local, regional and international institutions as well as securing professional certification, recognition for and accreditation of all programmes.

CMU is the product of an intense transformation which included internal reformation, a comprehensive rebranding exercise, a lengthy but effective legislative process, and a comprehensive restructuring in management and internal operations. The CMU Bill was officially passed in the Houses of Parliament on April 12, 2017, after a series of mentions, discussions and appearances.

The pursuit towards university status began almost a decade ago but the actual legal process spans nearly four years. The Bill went through the rigors of two Government administrations, receiving bipartisan support, despite delays and now truly represents the nature and scope of the university.

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Meet the newest University in Jamaica and the Caribbean-

Caribbean Maritime University

HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS

COLOURS OF CMU

ABOUT CMU: Navy Blue We have the elite status of being the only internationally recognized maritime education and training institution in the English speaking Caribbean.

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CMU LOGO

We are the only tertiary institution that is ISO 9001:2015 certification.

We have multiple accreditations from across the world including North America, Europe among others.

CMU CREST

We enjoy international equivalency with benchmark foreign universities of a similar specialized nature that are accepted worldwide We have the coveted standing of being the first specialized public university in the region and the first in Jamaica to be established at the international level.

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FIRST CHANCELLOR: HIS ROYAL MAGESTY DROLOR BOSSO ADAMTEY His Royal Majesty (HRM) is a respected advisor on global issues and his influence impacts millions. He served from 1999-2000 as Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary General and Director of the United Nations Development Program-Africa and is Chairman of the Africa Leadership Congress. HRM is the first Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies Accra – Ghana, Chairman of the Drolor Centre for Strategic Leadership and the Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership (University of Professional Studies Accra, Ghana). HRM is the Crown SUAPOLOR of the Shai (Se) Traditional Area in the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. He is Founder of Life for Africa, a humanitarian organization. He is also Founder and Chairman of the Business Digital Network and Integrity Business Network.

He is a renowned lecturer and public speaker, television personality and best-selling author.

FIRST PRESIDENT: PROFESSOR FRITZ PINNOCK Professor Fritz Pinnock holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Cruise Tourism from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica; a M.Sc. in International Shipping and Logistics from the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics and Accounting (Management Studies) from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica. Pinnock is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics Transport, UK (FCILT) and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, UK (FCMI). Dr. Fritz Pinnock is also a Justice of the Peace for Kingston and Honorary Professor of the Academic Union, Oxford. He is the recipient of the Prime Minister’s medal of appreciation for service to education, 2015; was the Jamaica Association for Administrative Professionals (JAAP) All-Island Boss of the year for 2013-2014 and is an Honorary Adviser of Shanghai Cruise Ship & Yacht Association. Dr Pinnock is an advocate for Educational transformation through TVET”. He has authored several books; is a special advisor to various agencies and sits on several, institutional, community and sports related boards.

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New faculties, Schools

and Centres –

Caribbean Maritime University!

CMU is organized into several faculties, schools and centres, covering the following areas, as listed below:

FACULTY OF MARINE AND NAUTICAL STUDIES � BSc in Marine Transportation � BEng in Marine Engineering � Master and Chief Mate Programmes � Chief Engineering and Second Engineer Programmes

FACULTY OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS �

BSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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BSc in Port Management

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BSc in International Shipping

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BSc in Custom Processes, Freight Forwarding and Immigration

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BSc in Cruise Shipping and Marine Tourism

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BSc in Security Administration and Management

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BSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

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Diploma in Shipping and Logistics 4

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New faculties, Schools

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH �

Doctoral Studies

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MSc in Cruise Shipping and Marine Tourism

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MSc in Logistics Engineering

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MSc in Security Administration and Management

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Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Counter Terrorism and Management

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MEng in Industrial Systems

MARITIME TRAINING CENTRE �

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY �

BEng in Industrial Systems

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BSc in Marine Biotechnology

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Associate Degree in Industrial Systems Operations and Maintenance

FESTO FACT CENTRE �

Professional courses

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Master of Engineering in Mechatronics

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Master of Engineering Automation

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BEng in Automation

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BEng in Mechatronics

FACULTY OF ADVANCED SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL

CENTRE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE

DEVELOPMENT

ENERGY

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Customized industry courses

FACULTY OF GENERAL STUDIES

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All IMO STCW courses

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Academic Research

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Language Programmes

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Research and projects on climate change initiatives

THE ANDREW WHEATLEY CENTRE FOR DIGITAL INNOVATION AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING �

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From

JMTI to CMU: The Road to University Status

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Reflection:

Back in the day

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Recent

Developments

German Training CMI and Germany partner to train and certify young Jamaicans through an apprenticeship programme launched in June, geared towards training and certifying welders and fitters for employment in dry docks primarily. Guest Speaker at the launch, Hon. Floyd Green, State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green shares a light moment during his address.

Regional Expansion On May 23, a new faculty was launched in Antigua, offering MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management which consists of high level industry personnel from across the Caribbean and the USA. This designates Antigua as CMU’s hub for maritime education and training for the Eastern Caribbean. Photographed are Ambassador Dwight Gardener of Antigua, then Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, Keynote speaker at the launch, Antiguan Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne and Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Hon. Ruel Reid.

Laid to Rest CMU paid last respects to one of its founders, Dr. Vance Lannaman at the St. Peters and Paul’s Church on April 2.

Counter Terrorism Programme Launched Ministry of National Security (MNS) and CMI launched a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Counter Terrorism Management on Thursday, April 20, through the signing of a MOU – formalizing a partnership arrangement to train (initially) 40 members of the Counter Terrorism Forum free of cost.

This is an academic initiative which emerged from the need for specialized competencies in the critical area of security. Inking the deal are Dianne McIntosh, Permanent Secretary, MNS and Hon. Michael Henry, Minister of Transport and Mining. Senator Pearnell Charles Jnr., Minister of State in the MNS signs on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, while Fritz Pinnock, then ED of CMI, looks on with ACP Clifford Chambers, Head of Counter Terrorism organized Crime and Director of Communications at the Ministry of Transport and Mining , Vando Palmer.

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Japan Donates Emergency Vehicles Transport and Mining Minister Mike Henry (3rd right) and Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica Masanori Nakano (right) with Dr. Fritz Pinnock and CMI Board Chairman, Mrs. Hyacinth Bennett at the handing over of fire trucks and ambulances. Handing Over Ceremony for the Japan donated emergency vehicles.

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Staff

Spotlight

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ROSE ROMANS 33 YEARS AND COUNTING...

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ose Romans is one of the longest serving members of the CMU family.

She joined the team as one of the early employees who prepared the then new campus at Palisadoes Park for student enrolment after the Norman Road premises became too small for the expanding operations. She recalls that her landlord at the time (in 1984) encouraged her to apply to the Institute. She, along with three others were employed as office attendants but today, Rose is the only one that remains to see the institution gain university status.

She has seen many leaders come and go but holds a special place in her heart for the Norwegian Directors and the current President. “I loved the Norwegians and I love Dr. Pinnock. They are kind and helpful people and never hesitate to assist their workers”. She continues, “I love the students...and I love my job. I don’t think I would be happy working in an office.” She likes being active and that has resulted in her ‘nick name’ ‘busy body Rose’, which she embraces. As she reflects on the humble beginnings of the institution, Rose feels a sense of joy and pride now that JMI is CMU. She is very much looking forward to doing what she has done many times before; do her part to help the institution transition to higher heights.

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They have

Seen it All! HERE IS A LIST OF THE LONGEST SERVING MEMBERS OF STAFF:

Colin Lyons – Technical Training Manager – 36 years Rose Romans – Office Attendant – 33 years Devron Newman - Dean School of Marine and Professional Studies – 30 years Leslyne Johnson Morgan – Programme/Training Co-ordinator – 27 years Derrick McLennon – Head of Simulation/Senior Nautical Lecturer – 21 years Milton Cassie – Marine Engineer Lecturer – 21 years Leslie Heron – Senior Safety Officer – 21 years Terry Taylor – Examinations Officer – 21 years Selma Williams – Human Resource Administrator – 19 years Keisha Walker – Senior Admissions Manager – 17 years Hartnel Murphy - Seamanship Instructor – 14 years Guy McFarlane – Driver – 10 years

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