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About Us
What is WiMAC?
The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC), is a regional group of female maritime professionals committed to increasing the performance, participation and contribution of women in the maritime sector.
A network of over 60 female maritime professionals, WiMAC is committed to transforming the lives and status of women through education, mentorship , empowerment and enabling opportunities.
WiMAC was launched in April 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and is one of the youngest of several regional associations of female maritime professionals established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to provide a forum for networking and advocacy in support of the IMO’s own programme for integration of women in the maritime industry. WiMAC is comprised of 20 countries and territories in the Caribbean.
Membership Categories
Full Membership
Shall consist of all female Caribbean nationals or residents employed or engaged in activities in the maritime sector. Voting rights are allocated to full members.
Affiliate Membership
Shall consist of individuals (including students)in the Caribbean region, who have been accepted in accordance with the Articles of Association and agree to and respect the purpose and objectives of the Association.
– Male individuals
may be members of WIMA Caribbean as Affiliate Members.
– Affiliate members
shall not be eligible for nomination for service on the Governing Council but can be members of Working Committees.
– Students
can sign on as affiliate members.
Corporate Membership
Shall consist of companies, governmental and intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations and other like entities that share and support the objectives of the Association.