2006, October 17: The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) elected its 14th President on October 16 in Panama City, Republic of Panama. 

Fernando Rivera of Puerto Rico was elected unanimously by member-delegates attending the 36th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition held at the Caesar Park Hotel. 

Carlos Urriola of Panama was elected Vice President. Mr. Urriola has been sitting on the CSA’s General Council for the past six years and was Chairman of the Association’s marine ports and terminals group (Group B) at the time of his election to the number two spot in the Association. 

Mr. Rivera, Vice President of the CSA for the past three years, was formerly President of the Puerto Rico Shipping Association (PRSA). He served the PRSA in that capacity for nine years. He has been sitting on the CSA’s General Council for the past six years; has represented the CSA at various
conferences; and, has served on the Port Awards Committee. 

He replaces Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester of Jamaica, who served three terms as CSA President. 

Over 250 shipping executives from all four language groups of the Caribbean, as well as North America, South America and Europe attended the 36th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in Panama.