News & Events

Honoring a Maritime Visionary In this edition, we honor the life of Henry ‘Boebsie’ van der Kwast, a visionary leader who shaped Curaçao’s maritime world and cultural landscape. Through his decades of dedication to Maduro Holding and his passion for innovation, arts, and heritage, Henry leaves a lasting legacy that continues to inspire our community.

In this edition of CMAR NEWS, we share our feature article on Machinery & Energy, Caterpillar, offering a closer look at their reliability for the maritime world and their innovation and sustainability in heavy equipment. We look back at a successful CMAR event. And don’t miss the details of an upcoming event hosted early next week by the Chamber of Commerce, a must-attend for networking and industry opportunities.

In this special issue we share a recap of the exciting events of Maritime Days 2024, with insights on student visits to the port, partner demonstrations, and speeches from industry leaders. Plus, don't miss who won the first ever CSA Cruise Port of the Year award and more noteworthy updates. Catch all the details inside!

In this edition, we highlight an insightful interview with Maurits de Jongh of Don Andres Shipping, learning about the family and the company’s growth and route expansion. Plus, explore an engaging video from the IMO celebrating World Maritime Day! We also tease an exciting extra October edition of CMAR News, and round up with two noteworthy maritime updates.

Discover exclusive insights from Agustin Diaz Jr., the Managing Director of CDM Holding, as he discusses the company's latest developments and future plans. Get the key highlights from the Hydrogen Council annual event and stay updated on the new wind turbines that have arrived in Curaçao, marking a significant milestone in our renewable energy journey.