Topic: Port Authority of the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands and UK authorities to host free maritime safety course
The Cayman Islands Government, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, will host a specialised maritime safety training course aimed at strengthening the safe operation of small commercial vessels across the Cayman Islands.
Strong Q4 needed for Cayman’s tourism arrivals to surpass 2024
When looking at the combined cruise and air arrivals through the first three quarters of 2025, the numbers are very similar to those over the first nine months of last year.
Air arrivals dip in June, but still ahead of last year
Air arrivals dipped almost 9% in June compared to June 2024, but the total for the first six months of 2025 is still 3.4% more than last year.
Dockworkers sue Port Authority for millions of dollars in unpaid wages
More than 50 dockworkers have joined forces to sue the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands over what they say is at least $4.5 million in unpaid wages dating back eight years.
Port board chair defends $46,000 Christmas party
Cayman's Port Authority board chair Cline Glidden defended spending nearly $46,000 on a 2023 Christmas party for employees, describing it as showing appreciation for staff who work long hours under "dangerous conditions" to clear goods for the island.
Port worker hurt in industrial accident
A port worker has been injured while on duty at the Port Authority in George Town.
Port operating with one crane
The Port Authority has said one of its two cranes is now back up and running after both suffered operational failures over the weekend.
‘Surprise’ port-fees increase comes under fire from Opposition
Government's introduction of new port fees for cargo, the highest bump of which impacts the importation of vehicles, has been met with a warning that it will bring more cost-of-living strain for consumers.
Lightning strike at port causes fire
The Port Authority confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the port in George Town was struck by lightning, causing a small fire in a panel box that resulted in power to the Guard House being lost.
Cayman Mermaid’s owners to remove sunken boat
The registered owners of the 31-tonne Cayman Mermaid which is partially submerged in Governors Creek are arranging to remove in the coming week it at their own expense.
Elizabeth McField named acting port director
Elizabeth McField has replaced Joseph Woods as the Acting Port Director at the Port Authority Cayman Islands.
Port chief: Anchorage zone won’t impact marine environment
Regulations that rezone an area of marine park into an port anchorage area will not adversely impact the marine environment, Port Authority Director Joey Woods says.
Quarantine requirement lifted for offshore fishing
Fishermen casting their nets outside of territorial waters are no longer required to quarantine upon return, according to a Port Port Authority notice posted over the weekend.
Port Authority: Protocols are being followed
Cayman’s port leaders have issued assurances that, amid the global coronavirus outbreak, all health protocols are being followed, especially when it comes to cruise and cargo ships touching local shores. The announcement comes as Cayman is set to receive 31 ships – 24 cruise and seven cargo – this week.
Gomez named Port Authority board chairman
Retired civil servant Kearney Gomez is the new chairman of the board at the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands
Mega cruise ship makes emergency stop
Royal Caribbean’s mega ship Harmony of the Seas made an unscheduled stop in Grand Cayman Wednesday morning to drop off a passenger who needed medical attention.
Cruise ship smashes into dock in Honduras
The cruise ship MSC Armonia drew more attention than usual on Tuesday when it made a scheduled stop in Roatan, Honduras, in an unscheduled way. The 65,000-ton vessel missed its mark and demolished the pier where it was attempting to dock.
Extra police officers on waterfront amid influx of cruise visitors
Additional police officers have been seconded to the George Town waterfront amid an influx of cruise ship visitors.
Business in brief: Caymanian students intern at Port Authority
This summer, the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands provided seven university students and two high school students with firsthand experience in various operations of the port.
Cargo distribution center to get high-tech makeover
The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands announced extensive plans Friday to renovate and more than triple the storage capacity of its Berkley Bush Cargo Distribution Centre at Airport Industrial Park.
John Gray, Further Education Centre receive computer donations
Students at John Gray High School and the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre will have greater access to technology following a donation of 20 LCD monitors and five desktop computers by the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands.
