CSA Past Presidents - Peter Evelyn

Peter Evelyn

1971-3 and 1976-78 - Jamaica

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) owes its very existence to the work, foresight and leadership of Jamaica’s Peter Evelyn who would become its first president.

Peter led the steering committee which developed the plans for a Caribbean Shipping Association. And, on October 19, 1971 shipping executives met in Nassau and made the idea of the CSA a reality. It was at this inaugural gathering that the representatives from these 12 countries honored Peter for his pioneering work by electing him the CSA’s Founding President.

Today, the Association is recognized as the authentic voice of the Caribbean shipping industry. This is Peter Evelyn’s legacy.

Born in Kingston in 1930, Peter began his maritime-related career at Lascelles de Mercardo Shipping in 1949. He later became vice-president of Seaboard Marine Jamaica.

Peter was also president (1972-73) of the Shipping Association of Jamaica.

Peter sadly died aged 76 in 2007 shortly after becoming an honorary life member of the CSA.