Curaçao Maritime Association (CMAR)

New maritime association for Curaçao

It’s a formation that was, perhaps, long overdue, but the Curaçao Maritime Association (CMAR) is now a reality.

Formally registered last November, CMAR is a new member-based association comprising both domestic and international maritime service providers, carriers, stevedores, terminal operators, shipping agents, tug and barge operators, and other related organizations.

The Association is working closely with local Government agencies, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the island’s private sector to promote the growth and wellbeing of the maritime-related community.

And its formation has already received a warm welcome by the authorities. Says CMAR president Johan Stegmeijer: “The Government response was very positive to the foundation of our Association. We have presented ourselves officially to the Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) and to Minister Steven Martina and his staff. He has kindly requested if we could work together with them to develop and provide substantial content to the Maritime Section of the Curaçao Export Strategy. As such, we believe we will need to frequently discuss with the MEO, Ministry of Traffic, Transport & Urban Planning (VVRP) and the Prime Minister’s Office several challenges faced by the maritime sector.

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