ABOUT

BACKGROUND

The Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS) was established on April 9, 2008 in response to a deep-felt need among industry stakeholders for such an organization.

As its constitution stipulates, COMPASS is an organization of “private-sector businesses and public-sector organizations directly involved in marine transportation activities. (design, operations, support, human resources development, labour supply and consultancy.)”

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

The mission of the Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS) is to promote the development of the marine transportation sector and facilitate the participation of COMPASS members in marine transportation industries.

It seeks to fulfill its mission through the following objectives:

• Create a forum for effective dialogue and information-sharing among COMPASS members; between COMPASS and other marine transportation stakeholders; and between COMPASS and the general public;
• Advocate the interests of COMPASS members to industry and government decision-makers;
• Stipulate, and contribute to, initiatives that will contribute to the development of the marine transportation sector;
• Enhance the public perception of the marine transportation sector and build an appreciation for the importance of marine transportation industries to social and economic development and community sustainability; and
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to address human resources issues in marine transportation industries.

GOVERNANCE

The activities and initiatives of COMPASS are governed by a Board of Directors comprised of five executive officers and four additional directors. The composition of the Board of Directors represents the broad scope of marine transportation stakeholders.

President – Captain Peter Adams, Desgagnès Atlantik Inc.

Vice President – Rick Ellis, Ocean Choice International

Past President – Terry Puglisevich, Puglisevich Crews and Services

Treasurer – Jennifer Binetti, Secunda Canada

Secretary – Joan Evans, Canadian Coast Guard

Director – Gerry Puddister, Puddister Trading Company

Director – Larry Moore, Canship Ugland Ltd.

Director – Heidi Pries, Georgian College – Center for Marine Training and Research

Director – Joel Hickey, Newfound Resources Ltd.

COMPASS Administration Manager – Julie Spurrell