The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is currently hosting its annual Industry Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, from October 1st to 2nd, 2025. The event, themed ‘Embracing the Blue Economy: Navigating the Future through Sustainable Development,’ aims to address critical maritime and environmental challenges facing the Caribbean region. As the premier maritime training institution in the Caribbean, CMU has been a key partner of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda since 2014, offering specialized training and education in marine transportation and engineering. Through scholarships provided by the Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) and the Port Authority, over 30 nationals have graduated from CMU, contributing to both local and global maritime operations. The conference was inaugurated by H.E. Ambassador Dwight Gardiner, Director/Registrar General of ADOMS and Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the International Maritime Organization, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by CMU in 2024. The event brings together regulators, industry leaders, and academics from across the Caribbean and North America to discuss pressing issues such as Industry 4.0 applications, climate-resilient maritime practices, inclusive policies for indigenous communities, and economic analyses of shipping decarbonization. Notable participants include Mr. Darwin Telemaque, CEO of the Port Authority; Lt. Cdr. Wayne Mykoo, Deputy Director of Maritime Affairs at ADOMS; Dr. Branson Belle, Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy; and Mr. Ethan James, CEO of Green Energy Management Inc. The conference underscores the region’s commitment to sustainable development and the blue economy, fostering collaboration and innovation in the maritime sector.
Antigua and Barbuda Shows Strong Leadership at Regional Maritime Conference
