JOHN SAMUEL TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF SHIPPING REGISTRY FOR ONE-YEAR
Written by Fuze Team on July 7, 2020
John Samuel has been appointed Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry for a period of one year.
Mr. Samuel’s appointment took effect on July 1 following approval by His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J.U. Jaspert on the advice of the Public Service Commission.
As Director, Mr. Samuel will serve as Chief Advisor to the Government on matters relating to the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry and will lead the department and provide guidance and support to ensure all survey related matters are dealt with and meet the established industry standards.
He will also develop and present a reform strategy for the modernisation of the department in line with successful industry models and will streamline and improve its internal processes, as well as the public/private sector interface necessary for continued effectiveness.
Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton said she welcomes Samuel who has the experience and expertise needed in moving the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry forward in the ‘New Regular’, living and working with COVID-19.
O’Neal-Morton said that the government continues to place great emphasis on introducing, amending, and updating the necessary pieces of maritime legislation to ensure that the Territory maintains its Category One shipping status to continue registering large ships under the International Maritime Conventions.
