Maritime Authority of Jamaica

31/05/2026

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Clean Harbours Jamaica head says protecting the ocean is ‘the greatest job in the world’

Michael McCarthy, head of Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited, says his passion for the ocean fuels his drive to protecting Jamaica’s waters.

31/05/2026

is pleased to be a part of this initiative: Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Launches Licensing Expo 2026 to Improve Ease of Doing Business

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31/05/2026

The was in attendance with a booth at the new 2026 series of Tourism Product Development Company Licensing Expos, under the theme “Tourism Rebound & Rebuild.”

At the most recent one on Thursday, May 28, at the Ocho Rios Cruise Pier, we were live on-air with George Davis and the Nationwide 90FM Team, discussing key maritime topics impacting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

At our booth, we were able to meet with maritime industry stakeholders including boaters, who were able to register their vessels, schedule inspections and have their maritime-related queries handled by our expert team✅

If you’re a maritime stakeholder, you can meet us at the following dates/locations in this TPDCo Licensing Expo series:

June 9 – Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James
July 14 – Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
September 24, Falmouth Cruise Pier, Trelawny
October 8 – The Boardwalk Village Negril, Westmoreland
November 3 – Bred’s Sports Complex, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth

28/05/2026

Director General, Bertrand Smith, along with representatives from the Commonwealth Secretariat, recently paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Water, Environment & Climate Change - Wayne O. Robertson, JP.

They discussed the legislative and institutional framework for Ocean Governance and the blue economy, and areas where the Commonwealth Secretariat can partner with the Ministry to provide support and technical assistance🫱🏾‍🫲🏾🇯🇲

26/05/2026

Ceremony to commemorate Jamaica's 50th anniversary as a member of the International Maritime Organization - IMO

May 12, 2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Downtown Kingston

The theme: Jamaica and the IMO: 50 Years Advancing Safe, Secure and Sustainable Shipping.

The IMO is the United Nations' specialised agency responsible for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping, and on May 11, 1976, Jamaica became an official member of this important entity.

Over the past five decades, Jamaica has moved from membership to active leadership within the organisation. We have served nine consecutive terms on the IMO Council (Category C), first elected in 2007, and most recently re-elected in November 2025 for the 2026–2027 biennium with 129 votes.

Fifty years of IMO membership represents Jamaica's sustained commitment to safe, secure, and environmentally responsible shipping at the international level. As a small island developing state dependent on maritime trade, Jamaica's active participation in global maritime governance has direct implications for the country's economic resilience, environmental protection, and regional influence.

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), which was established in 1999, is the national body responsible for implementing Jamaica's IMO obligations, including flag State administration through the Jamaica Ship Registry, port State control, and enforcement of key conventions including SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW.

We remain steadfastly committed to excellence in maritime administration for 🇯🇲

22/05/2026

Please note, we will be closed on Monday!

20/05/2026

The sustainable use of Jamaica’s ocean resources including its fisheries and oil and gas resources is a critical component of the country’s development, as outlined in the Vision 2030 National Development Plan.

To achieve this goal, it is essential to determine Jamaica's jurisdiction over marine resources within its exclusive economic zone, which requires the conclusion of multiple outstanding maritime boundary delimitation agreements with the Cayman Islands (UK), Honduras, Haiti and Nicaragua.

To this end, Jamaica's maritime delimitation capacity needs to be strong, with focus on the capacity of our country's ability to engage in future maritime delimitation negotiations, and Jamaica's economic interests as a key factor.

In this regard, the recently engaged the Commonwealth Secretariat to deliver a workshop on the negotiation of maritime boundary delimitation agreements. The workshop was held this week (May 18-20, 2026 ) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, and was an overwhelming success by all measures.

Here are a few photo highlights from this special Maritime Boundary Delimination Workshop.

19/05/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Hon. Tova Hamilton - Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism - here at the , and accompanying her on a tour of the Gsrj Shipyard in Harbour View.

This one-of-a-kind dry dock facility plays a key role in Kingston’s growth as the leading ship repair hub in the Caribbean. Discussions during the meetings/tour centered on nautical tourism as it relates to the Jamaica Ship Registry. Mega yachts and the supporting services they require are a growing area of focus for Jamaica, as we diversify our tourism product and strengthen our position in the global marine and luxury travel space.

Nautical tourism is on the immediate horizon, and the industry stands ready to seize the opportunity, with expected positive long term benefits for 🇯🇲

19/05/2026

The International Maritime Organization the World Maritime University have launched a handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector.

This new, practical guide, calls for maritime industry to take measurable action on gender equality.

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New practical guide calls for maritime industry to take measurable action on gender equality