Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, THE GAMBIA) – Alport Banjul has appointed Dr Lamin Jawara as its Deputy Managing Director, bringing to the port operator nearly three decades of experience in the maritime industry.
Dr Jawara has held several senior positions in national and international maritime institutions, building extensive experience in marine engineering, technical management, fleet maintenance and maritime administration.
His career began in 1997 at the Gambia Ports Authority, where he joined as a Cadet Marine Engineer. He subsequently rose through the ranks to become Director of Technical Services in the Ferries Division.
He later served as General Manager of Gambia Ferry Services before taking up the position of Director of Ship Registry at the Gambia Maritime Administration.
Dr Jawara also has international experience, having worked with NYC Ferry in New York, where he served as Engineering Projects Manager and Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
His academic and professional qualifications include a Master of Science in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a doctorate from the World Maritime University in Sweden. His doctoral research examined climate governance in global shipping.
He is also a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom and a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
His appointment brings extensive technical and managerial experience to Alport Banjul’s senior leadership, particularly in port operations, maritime engineering and the management of marine transport infrastructure.
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