The Caribbean Sail Cargo Initiative, is in formal association with the University of the West Indies Centre for Food Security and Entrepreneurship. The project was established to promote and provide:
Sail cargo vessels which utilize wind and solar for propulsion and chilled cargo spaces – within the shipping sector inclusive of Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana and the Windward Islands (OECS), addressing food security concerns and as a climate change mitigation initiative.
Cargo support for green economy developments in the agriculture and agro-processing sectors.
An enhanced and improved regional supply chain for fresh and perishable produce within the sector.
Seamanship training programs with accreditation to IMO-STCW2010 and RYA Standards and tidal and non-tidal mile-building.
A traditional tall ships sailing and rig training program for young adults.
Corporate teambuilding experiences at sea.
Representation and distribution of high quality Barbados manufactured products within the sector.
A Barbados Sailing Ambassador program to be developed with select Barbadian manufacturers, distributors and organisations.
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