Rear Admiral Peter Brady, director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, has been appointed to serve on the board of governors of the World Maritime University (WMU). The WMU is the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) specialised training institution for senior executives in the maritime industry.

Great honour for Jamaica

"This is indeed a great honour for Jamaica and the region to have one of its nationals appointed to this prestigious United Nations educational institution. The WMU provides high-level graduate degree courses and programmes specially designed to accommodate the needs of maritime states as they deal with the ever-increasing demands of globalised trade and modern maritime technology," said Rear Admiral Brady.

Since its inception in 1983, 98 Caribbean nationals, including 25 Jamaicans, have graduated with Master of Science degrees in areas of study such as maritime law, marine pollution, maritime education and training, maritime administration, ship management and port management. These graduates are to be found in leadership positions in various government and private sector organisations where they contribute to policy development and implementation of the country's maritime activities.

Brady has had an ongoing relationship with the WMU, having served as guest lecturer in maritime safety administration and maritime security.