Shawn Seales and James O’Neale have been rewarded for their achievements in the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology’s Maritime Operations Certificate and the Marine Diesel Engineering Diploma respectively.
Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill, who presented the awardees with the Minister’s Award of Maritime Excellence, says the Barbados Port Inc. has agreed to offer a six month internship to Mr. O’Neale, while Mr. Seales is already employed as a reserve in the Marine Department at the Port.
Mr. Gooding-Edghill made the announcement during a presentation ceremony.
Two-time award winner Mr. Seales says there are many opportunities in the maritime sector for those interested in pursuing careers in the area.
