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The Caribbean Shipping
Association (CSA) awarded four
students of the Caribbean
Maritime Institute the Monica
Silvera Scholarship on
November 12, 2014. The grants
were handed over to the
recipients by Mr. Grantley
Stephenson, President of the
CSA.
The Monica Silvera Scholarship
was established in January 2005
to honour the late Monica
Silvera in recognition of her
contribution to the CSA. It was
initially intended for one
student completing a two year
programme. However, as the
years progressed, the CSA
received increasing support
from its members and the
decision was readily made to
grant four students USD $5000
each toward completion of a
four year degree programme.
Upon presenting the
scholarships, Stephenson urged
the recipients to work diligently
in their different areas saying “I
implore you to seize the
opportunities to hone your
skills and learn as much as you
can to empower yourselves”.
He spoke about students at the
CMI seizing these opportunities
and encouraged them to be
confident in bringing innovative
ideas to the shipping industry.
The scholarship is open to
member countries of the CSA
and persons are chosen based
on their financial need, their
commitment to community
service and individual
leadership traits. It requires
that the recipients maintain a
3.0 GPA over the course of
study.
The four awardees for the
current academic year are
Shane Salmon, Ramar Lovelace,
Kayon Davis and Nardica
Phillips which we introduce in
this issue of CSANews.
Q1 2015
The Voice of the Caribbean Shipping Industry
President of the CSA, Grantley Stephenson (second left) and CSA Conference & Operations Manager, Dionne Mason-Gordon (second right) hand a USD20,000 cheque to Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Dr. Fritz Pinnock (left). Also participating in the handover ceremony is the Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
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TERMINAL DE LA POINTE DES GRIEVES - MARTINIQUE ‘2014 CSA CONTAINER TERMINAL OF THE YEAR AWARDEE’
Terminal de la Pointe des Grives, Martinique, graphical representation of expansion plans
CSA 2014 Container Terminal of the Year awardee, Terminal de la Pointe des Grives, is currently
undergoing major expansion as it prepares to transition from mainly a domestic port into the
transshipment business. The Terminal, which was commissioned in 2003, is currently the only container
port in Martinique and of strategic importance to their
economy through its guarantee of import/export regularity to
the island’s distributors and critical banana export industry.
The terminal is eyeing transshipment volumes of 120,000
TEUs which it expects will optimize usage of its storage
capacity, the deployment of staff as well as facilitate increased
business with European markets stemming from possible
reductions in the number of containers leaving the port
without cargo. The Terminal also has as part of the expansion
strategy, the acquisition of additional container handling
equipment including a mobile harbour crane.
Terminal de la Pointe des Grieves won the Container Terminal
of the Year award at the CSA’s 2014 Annual General Meeting
in Dominican Republic. Ports and terminals who participate in
the Port Awards competition are judged on their performance
during the previous calendar year. The CSA Port Awards
competition was established in 1987 with the aim of
promoting the improvement of regional port operations.
NORTH EXTENSION
EAST EXTENSION
POINTE DES GRIVES TODAY
QUICK FACTS ON TERMINAL DE LA POINTES DES GRIVES
The terminal opened in June 2004 and obtained
ISO 9001 Version 2000 certification in 2005 for
the operation and maintenance of public
equipment
Pointes des Grives is a fully dedicated container
terminal handling 160,000 TEUs annually
It is situated on 16 acres housing a main quay 460
metres (2 berths), a schedule quay of 150
metres, three container cranes, a fleet of 14
straddle carriers and an area for support
activities (offices and workshops)
Over 500 reefers are available for connecting
refrigerated containers
The port plans to expand its South-East and
Northern parts of the terminal which should be
completed by the end of 2016.
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Ramar Lovelace
Bachelor of Engineering - Marine Engineering ON HOW THIS DEGREE WILL INFLUENCE HIS LIFE AND
CAREER: Pursuing this programme will change
my life tremendously as I will have the
advantage of having a career that opens
doors for me worldwide. The ability to
work anywhere in the world is the most
valuable aspect of this qualification. I’m
excited that I get to be a Marine
Engineer, a career that is prominent
internally. I’m happy I get to be a part of
that unique group.
TO THE CSA: I thank God that you selected
me. It has given me the additional
motivation to do well. In fact I was in first
position in my class for last semester and
I intend to continue on that trend.
Nardica Phillips Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Systems ON HOW THIS DEGREE WILL INFLUENCE HER LIFE AND
CAREER: I am the first one to attend college
in my family and I am the youngest of my
siblings so this is a great opportunity. I
want to start my own business and this
degree will give me the right tools to do
so. Being financially unstable is very
unsettling. It is a challenge. Finishing my
degree will minimize these challenges and
afford me the opportunity to support my
family.
TO THE CSA: I would like to say a big thank
you to the sponsors because this scholarship
has changed my life. I actually cried when
I found out that I got the scholarship. It
was a great feeling and I want the sponsors
to know that it means a great deal to me
and that I am doing my best.
Recipients of the Monica Silvera Scholarship from left Ramar Lovelace & Nardica Phillips
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Kayon Davis Bachelor of Science in Shipping and Logistics ON HOW THIS DEGREE WILL INFLUENCE HER LIFE AND
CAREER: By completing this degree, I will be
able to support my family and contribute
to society.
TO THE CSA: Thank you to the CSA for
affording me this opportunity. Receiving
this scholarship has motivated me to create
a scholarship of my own and help someone
else in the future.
Shane Salmon Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation ON HOW THIS DEGREE WILL INFLUENCE HIS LIFE AND
CAREER: This Bachelor of Science Degree
programme is very useful in allowing me to
achieve my dreams. It is a diverse area that
opens up a world of possibilities because
you have the opportunity to meet
different people from all over the world
and travel to new places while doing what
you love. I am looking forward to
completing my programme so that I can
start experiencing all of that. I have always
wanted to venture in this career path and
now it feels good to be afforded the
opportunity to be doing something as
unique as this.
TO THE CSA: From a very young age, after
watching Titanic, I decided I wanted to
work at sea. I know it’s challenging but it’s
my dream. I would not have been on my
way to achieving that dream without this
scholarship and for that I am so very
grateful. I will use it to propel me further
and achieve all I can while at CMI.
Kayon Davis and Shane Salmon at the Awards Cceremony for the CSA Monica Silvera Scholarship
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LOGISTIC CLUSTER WORKSHOP – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
In keeping with its commitment to give back to host countries, the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA)
in partnership with the Arthur Lok Jack
Graduate School of Business and the Asociacion
De Navieros De La Republica
Dominicana hosted a two-day Logistic
Cluster Workshop.
Held in the Dominican Republic
on November 17 and 18, 2014,
the workshop was delivered by
Professor Carrillo from the
Arthur Loc Jack Graduate
School of Business, University
of the West Indies, St.
Augustine Campus.
Topics covered included: The Global
Competitive Context, competitiveness
and the Concept of Clusters, Identification of
logistical challenges, process of re-framing and
opportunities for innovation in logistics.
Over 50 persons from the Dominican Republic participated.
Professor Miguel Carrillo of the Arthur Loc Jack Graduate School of Business, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.
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Members of the CSA’s General Council and secretariat staff gathered at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston Jamaica on January 19th to discuss a number of pressing issues on the Association’s agenda for 2015. These included the CSA Calendar of Events, Finance and Administration, Communication Strategies as well as its thrust to increase the number of training opportunities provided either directly by the CSA or through its regional affiliates.
Outside of extraordinary meetings, the CSA’s 12 member team meets twice annually in October and January each year.
Current CSA General Council
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Highlights from General Council Meeting
Members of the
General Council during
their strategic meeting
held on January 19
2015 in Kingston
Andrea McGibbon
White, Chief
Financial Officer of
the Shipping
Association of
Jamaica (SAJ) and
Raymond Ernandez,
Financial Controller
at the SAJ during
the presentation of
the CSAs accounts.
Group A
Representatives
Marc Sampson
(left) and Kim
Clarke, give rapt
attention during
the meeting
CSA
President,
Grantley
Stephenson
addresses
General
Council
GC Members
Roger Hinds,
Stephen Bell &
Carlos Urriola
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Caribbean Shipping
Association (CSA) has partnered
with two higher education
institutions, the Caribbean
Maritime Institute (CMI) in
Jamaica and the Arthur Lok Jack
Graduate School of Business at
the University of the West Indies,
Trinidad & Tobago, to promote
specialized training as a means
to raising standards in regional
shipping.
CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE
Four (4) tuition bursaries valued at USD 5,000 each are to be awarded annually to students pursuing specific Seafaring and
Bachelor Degree programmes at the CMI through CSA’s flagship Monica Silvera Awards. The qualifying areas of study for the next academic year include:
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Systems
Bachelor of Science in International Shipping
Bachelor of Science in Port Management
Bachelor of Science in Cruise Shipping and Marine Tourism
Bachelor of Science in Security Administration and Management
Bachelor of Science in Customs Processes, Freight Forwarding and Immigration
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering
ARTHUR LOK JACK GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UWI Senior practitioners in the shipping industry have the opportunity to advance their
management skills through the CSA endorsed Online Master of Port and Maritime Management at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School. The programme is designed to give executives, middle managers and technical officers an in-depth understanding of the key elements and trends in the global maritime and port management industry. Students are expected to develop specialized management, leadership and technical skills, enabling them to compete and lead in the global maritime industry. The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School offers two scholarships annually for the 24 month programme to members of the CSA. For additional information on the programmes and other scholarship opportunities please contact the CSA Secretariat at 876.923.3491 or by email to [email protected].
TERMINAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: APRIL 6 – 10 AND APRIL 13 – 17, 2015
DP WORLD, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
BENEFITING FROM CRUISE TOURISM: SEPTEMBER 2015
ANTUGUA
CUSTOMS, TERMINAL AND PORT AGENCY JULY 2015
SEMINAR: LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED
INTERNATIONAL PORT SECURITY JULY 2015
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP: LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED
Details on CSA training initiatives are posted on caribbeanshipping.org.
Interested in signing up for one of the listed programmes?
Send an email to [email protected].
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General Council Dinner hosted by the Shipping Association of Jamaica
All Lined Up! From left Leo Nesbeth, General Manager - CMA CGM Jamaica, Stephen Bell Vice President, Caribbean Division – Seaboard Marine, Paul Gonzalez, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Seafreight Agencies and Cyril Seyjagat, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Seafreight Agencies (USA) Inc during the Shipping Association of Jamaica-hosted dinner for the Caribbean Shipping Association’s General Council.
David Jean Marie, Vice President of the CSA is the centre of attention! Here he is sandwiched by members of the CSA Secretariat Shorna-Kay Plummer (left) Administrative Assistant and Dionne Gordon, Conference and Operations Manager
Mixing business with pleasure! Fernando Rivera, Interim General Manager of the CSA and Trevor Riley, General Manager of the SAJ take a moment to discuss strategies during the General Council dinner.
Grantley Stephenson, President of the CSA and Kim Clarke, President of the SAJ share a moment during the dinner hosted in honour of the CSA’s General Council.
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