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:
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
Treasurer- Mark Quinlan, Newfound Resources
Secretary- Jeff Simms- EIMSKIP
Director – Sheldon Anstey, Secunda Canada
Director – Broooke Cameron, Algoma Central Corporation
Director – Gerry Puddister, Puddister Trading Company
Manager- Lisa Connors Pike- lisa@marineprofessionals.ca
At the 2020 AGM we adopted new COMPASS Bylaws. Thank you to everyone for their input and support. If you would like a copy please email our office.
