In Memoriam: Fernando Rivera

Past President, Past General Manager, and Friend of the Caribbean Shipping Association

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) mourns the loss of Fernando Rivera, a steadfast champion of regional maritime development and a devoted contributor to the Association’s mission and growth.

Fernando’s involvement with the CSA began in 2001 when he was appointed to the General Council as Group A Representative. He went on to serve as Vice President in 2003, and in 2006 was elected President, a role he fulfilled with humility and steadfast purpose until 2009. In the years following, he continued to serve the CSA as General Manager, guiding the Association with a steady hand and a visionary outlook.

A graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Fernando brought to the CSA a wealth of experience shaped by a long and accomplished career in the petroleum and shipping industries. From his early roles at Chevron Oil Latin America and Caribbean Petroleum Corporation to his leadership as Vice President of Harbor Bunkering Corporation, he consistently demonstrated excellence and commitment. His decade-long presidency of the Puerto Rico Shipping Association and subsequent tenure as its Executive Director further underscored his dedication to port development and regional unity.

Fernando was not only a leader but a connector, someone who brought people together, nurtured relationships, and believed in the collective strength of the Caribbean shipping community. He carried out his responsibilities with quiet dignity and an unwavering focus on collaboration and progress.

The CSA is grateful for the time, wisdom, and heart that Fernando so generously shared. His legacy will remain embedded in the continued work of the Association and in the memories of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, colleagues, and friends.

May his soul rest in peace.

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