Maritime Authority of Jamaica

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica was established by the Shipping Act 1998 with developmental and regulating responsibilities for shipping in Jamaica.

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

10 days to #DayoftheSeafarer.

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a stark reminder that seafarers are at the heart of global shipping - and should not be put at risk simply for doing their jobs.

Hear @IMOSecGen official Day of the Seafarer message.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

We have much to celebrate, and as we prepare to navigate the next 50 years Jamaica will continue to be a trusted partner in ensuring we have a safe, secure and sustainable shipping sector.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

#Throwback to last month, when #MaritimeAuthorityJa Director General, Bertrand Smith, delivered the Opening Remarks at a special ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's membership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) @IMOHQ!

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

Jamaica, as a member of the IMO Council, will remain committed to the ideals of the IMO, and to ensuring that the interest of the Caribbean and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are represented at the IMO.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

Why the IMO matters more than ever for shipping’s next 50 years.

Bertrand Smith, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, writes for @Splash_247:

https://t.co/FldMesC2X3

[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

CILMA V, #Jamaica’s first hovercraft, designed and built by John Scarlett, launched 50 years ago today, on 12 Jun 1976, at Harbour Head Beach. #Jamaican #Caribbean

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

@tpdcoja July 14 – Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
September 24, Falmouth Cruise Pier, Trelawny
October 8 – The Boardwalk Village Negril, Westmoreland
November 3 – Bred’s Sports Complex, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

The MAJ Team was in attendance at the recent Montego Bay leg of the new 2026 series of @tpdcoja Licensing Expos, under the theme “Tourism Rebound & Rebuild.”

As always, we were able to meet with maritime industry stakeholders including boaters, who were able to ...

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

... register their vessels, schedule inspections and have their maritime-related queries handled by our expert team✅

If you’re a maritime stakeholder, you can meet us at the upcoming dates/locations in this TPDCo Licensing Expo series:

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

TC 76 brings together Member States to advance capacity building and technical assistance across the global maritime sector.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

Team #MaritimeAuthorityJa representing Jamaica at the @IMOHQ's 76th session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TC 76) in London this week, led by Director General, Bertrand Smith.

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

The countdown to #DayOfTheSeafarer continues.

Today, Captain Sam shares his journey at sea—from defining moments in his career to lessons in leadership and advice for future seafarers.

Watch here.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

A special World Oceans Day 2026 message from #MaritimeAuthorityJa Director General, Bertrand Smith https://t.co/m6fp2bxYt1

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

The biggest shifts often begin where we can’t see them. Explore how small actions can lead to lasting impact. 🌊

[Rainforest Trust @RainforestTrust]

Happy World Oceans Day!

On tropical coasts around the world, biodiversity thrives where the rainforest meets the sea. 🌴🌊

Rainforests rely on healthy oceans. You can help us protect coastal and marine ecosystems🪸🐋🐠

Show your support and give now: https://t.co/p64FKK6FLZ

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

...our blind spots, beyond the habits of taking, operating in silos, and the belief that the way things have been is the way they must remain.

Our children are the future, the future of our oceans will be in their hands. It starts here, it starts with us all.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

Late last week, the MAJ, with our Director of the Directorate of Shipping Policy & Research, Seymour Harley, and MAJ Director General, Bert Smith, visited the Rousseau Primary School to read to students & make a presentation of books to them- in recognition of World Oceans Day.

[Maritime Authority of Jamaica @MaritimeJa]

For World Oceans Day 2026, we are being called to reimagine that relationship.

'Reimagine' asks us to close that distance together. To move from passive inheritors of the ocean’s generosity to active guardians of its future. To govern not just beyond our borders but beyond ...