MANAGEMENT - Portside Caribbean

Climate-resilient port development

The challenges we face By Ramon Husein* Climate change has become one of the buzz words in the Caribbean development sector however, while there is certainly a lot to be said about this global phenome

Future trends in cruise, yacht and marina development

Yachting providing new opportunities for the Caribbean Fritz Pinnock* and Ibrahim Ajagunna** The popularity of the Caribbean as a cruising and yachting destination is global. Experts point out that th

Preparedness and cruise port readiness

In case of extreme events By Ibrahim Ajagunna and Fritz Pinnock 2017, November 1: Cruising is, by far, the fastest growing sub-sector of the global tourism industry. However – unlike accommodation, fo

Ships must now maintain a ballast water record book

Ships must now maintain a ballast water record book By Deniece M. Aiken * Despite the ultimate and expectant benefits from the BWM Convention, it is evident that the said convention imparts duties an

Accessible bathymetry with no environmental risks

NEW TECHNOLOGY Accessible bathymetry with no environmental risks * By Rasmussen, Hansen, Rasmus, Borgstrom, Dannisøe 2017, November 1: Imagine that a port manager, within days and at low cost, is able

Without ratification: Bark but no bite?

States carry responsibility to implement international conventions By Deniece M. Aiken * The Caribbean Sea is important for its aesthetic appeal but also its social, economic and historical significan

Optimization: How to handle more ships

Optimizing Shipping Channel Capacity By Simon B. Mortensen, Jesper Goodley Dannisoee and Henrik Kofoed-Hansen * 2017, June 1: The continuing surge in commercial vessel sizes is putting pressure on por

SEA LEVEL RISE: 80% of Caribbean ports could be under water

The sea is rising, fast By Mike Jarrett 2017, June 1: The fear that sea levels will rise and wipe out whole communities and industries has become reality. Sea levels are rising rapidly and now there a

The quest for sustainability

Caribbean ports: the quest for sustainability By Ibrahim Ajagunna and Fritz Pinnock 2017, June 1: The quest for sustainability of Caribbean ports over the last three decades has rested heavily on expa

POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE: Guyana preparing for economic transformation

Oil rich Guyana about to undergo dramatic and radical economic transformation By Canute James * 2017, June 1: It was long-known that the country had significant oil and gas potential. It lies in the G

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