About the Association
A node in the network of Caribbean ports.
PMAC monitors developments in the industry, builds closer cooperation between member ports, and coordinates how the region responds when requirements change.
1988 → today
How we got here
The Port Management Association of the Caribbean held its inaugural meeting in Antigua on 26 June 1998. It succeeded the Port Management Association of the Eastern Caribbean, established on 16 May 1988 — a decade of groundwork that gave the wider regional body something to build on.
PMAC's major objective is to improve the proficiency of member ports and the quality of service they provide to users, specifically by facilitating appropriate training.
Alongside that, the Association works to stay relevant amid developments in the maritime industry by delivering critical services to members: the sharing of experience, information and ideas, and advocacy and representation at multilateral levels.
Membership affords the opportunity to network and collaborate with key officials of Port Members, and with competent regional and international Associate Member companies offering industry-related services — most with an established track record of working in the Caribbean.
PMAC has also established memoranda of understanding that facilitate cooperation with strategic partners in the achievement of mutually beneficial objectives.
The crest
Nine rays, one chain.
Every element of the PMAC logo carries meaning. The nine-ray sunrise appears throughout this site.
- Anchor
- The symbol used on charts to mark safe anchorage.
- Sunrise, nine rays
- Gold, with nine red rays representing the nine charter member ports.
- Blue and white waves
- The Caribbean Sea.
- Vessel silhouette
- Visible behind the anchor, sailing towards safe anchorage.
- Unbroken chain
- Enclosing the crest — the strength of unity among member ports in the island chain.
- Motto
- “Many Ports, One People.” — set in black on a gold scroll with a blue border, below the chain.
Mission statement
To foster operational and financial efficiency, and to enhance the level of service to the mutual benefit of Caribbean ports and their stakeholders, through the sharing of experience, training, information and ideas.
Bring your port into the network.
Port and Associate membership both open the same doors: shared training, regional advocacy, and direct access to the people running Caribbean ports. The Secretariat will walk you through the application.