Please join us at this years American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor Awards. Thank you for your support.
Tropical Shipping
Chair: Giora Israel
Giora Israel, LLC
Stephen Bell
Vice President, Caribbean, Seaboard Marine Limited
Tatiana Bowe
Director of Strategic Engagement/Chief of Staff to former President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC
Charles Gittens
President of Trade, King Ocean Services
Roland Malins-Smith
Founder and Retired President, Seafreight Lines Ltd. (acquired by Crowley)
Rick Murrell
Tropical Shipping Advisory and recent past president of Saltchuk Logistics
Jennifer Nugent-Hill
Director, Government and Community Affairs, Tropical Shipping USA
Dona Regis-Prosper
Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization
Rick Sasso
Chairman, MSC Cruises USA
Federal Maritime Commission
North America, CMA CGM
– Geneive Brown Metzger, LLD Hon, President & Executive Director, ACMF
The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation mission is to “Alleviate poverty and transform lives in the Caribbean through maritime education and community development”.
We believe that the maritime industry has a critical and unique role to play in reducing poverty, addressing gender inequality issues, and spurring economic growth in the Caribbean. As of 2025 we have expended almost 2MUSD on over four hundred scholarships and grants to recipients across the Caribbean.
The Foundation funds scholarships, grants, equipment for maritime training and education in the Caribbean. We extend scholarships to students attending or planning to attend any of our academic partners. Thanks to the cruise and cargo companies, port developers and generous individuals who support our mission.
The ACMF currently operates a Career Exchange Programme. We encourage students to complete their profile on the jobs board even if they have not yet graduated. We invite employers to list job openings and internships on our jobs board. The platform is free to employers and candidates.
Lauderdale Yacht Club
The ACMF invites you to the
The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) hosts its eight annual Gala. We celebrate and thank our sponsors, donors, partners and academic institutions for their work with the Foundation. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Anchor Awards. Be there!
