PMAC 29th AGM Highlights Caribbean Ports Future
FINAL DAY 29TH PMAC-AGM 2026
THE FINAL DAY brought together the key themes that have shaped this week’s discussions.
Together we continue building the future of Caribbean Ports.
PORT TRANSITIONING TO MEET GLOBAL CHANGE
A productive session were participants shared experiences, exchanged ideas and identified opportunities for regional collaboration.
CRUISE POTENTIAL IN SURINAME
Suriname is uniquely positioned to grow as an emerging cruise destination. This presentation emphasized the country’s unique attractions, strategic location and opportunities to further develop a welcoming and sustainable cruise sector.
HIGHLIGHTS
Executive reports: The Pilot Association of Trinidad and Tobago - Maritime Pilotage, Tropical Shipping/ PMAC - Apprenticeship program, #OAS_CIP - Caribbean Port Security and St. Vincent & the Grenadines Port Authority - New port Construction.
WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL NEW PMAC MEMBERS
One of the highlights of today’s programme was the opportunity to welcome new members to the PMAC family. Together, we strengthen our regional network and continue building lasting partnerships that benefit the Caribbean maritime community.
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT
The Awards and Gala Dinner provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people and organisations whose dedication, leadership and commitment continue to strengthen our industry. Congratulations to all award recipients.
The winner of the NovaPort Cup award is the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago.
PMAC HONORARY MEMBER
A special congratulations to Mr. Roach in recognition of his many years of dedicated service and invaluable contribution to PMAC as Executive Secretary.
Your commitment has helped shape the organisation and inspired colleagues throughout the region.
APPRECIATION AWARDS
Thank you to our Associate Members Committees:
Port Risk and Resilience, Port Efficiency & Port Digitalisation.
SPECIAL THANK YOU to Tropical Shipping, our sponsor of this memorable evening.
Every great conference eventually comes to an end, but
the ideas, partnerships and friendships built this week will
continue long after the closing ceremony.
Thank you to every delegate, speaker, sponsor, volunteer
and organiser who contributed to the success of the 29th PMAC AGM 2026.
Our next AGM will be hosted by Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana (APORDOM) in Punta Cana.
