Maritime Apprenticeship Scheme Launched to Boost Caribbean Port Careers
Tropical Shipping, in partnership with the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) and the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority (ABPA), has launched a new Maritime Apprenticeship Programme aimed at developing local talent for the logistics and shipping sector.
Unveiled on 21 July 2025, the six-week initiative offers young Antiguans and Barbudans hands-on training in port operations, logistics, and maritime safety. Participants will rotate through Tropical Shipping, ABPA, and one of three private firms—Pastry’s Ltd, Go To Enterprise, or Koscab Distribution—gaining a comprehensive view of the industry.
Tamara Lowe-James, Island Manager at Tropical Shipping, described the initiative as a meaningful investment in people, calling it “mentorship, exposure, and connection.”
ABPA CEO Darwin Telemaque said the programme supports PMAC’s focus on “humanisation” within the evolving port ecosystem.
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This is the kind of private-public partnership we need more of. The shipping industry is evolving fast, so training locals is smart and necessary.
I hope more companies join in. The more opportunities for our young people, the better for the country.
This initiative can be introduced and throughout the OECS & region. The template seems to be already in place for quick scale once this pilot has been successfully concluded.
Watching the move behind the move. I wonder is he finished train members of ABDF in all aspects of Port operations as directed by The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda
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Two of Dominica’s products Darwin and Tamara. Congratulations young people. Make the best of the opportunity
Kudos to Tropical Shipping, PMAC, and the ABPA for this pioneering program. Investing in people is the best investment for the future of our maritime sector.