NCHSSC · Governing Leadership

Committee Leadership

Officers, Co-Chairs, and subcommittee leadership of the North Coast Harbor Safety & Security Committee.

Organizational Structure

PresidentJose M. Rosario
VP – Government AffairsTBC
VP – Maritime SafetyShakira Mosquera
VP – Maritime SecurityJennie Perez
SecretaryZayara Rivera
TreasurerTBD
At-Large MemberTBD
Safe Navigation Sub.Co-Chairs
Other SubcommitteesForming
⚠️ Vacancies: VP – Government Affairs, Treasurer, and At-Large Member positions are TBC/TBD.

Current Officers

Leadership Team
JR
Jose M. Rosario
NCHSSC Managing Board
President
Scope: Presides over the full NCHSSC; provides overall strategic direction and represents the committee to external stakeholders.
Term: Current
Full Committee
?
TBC
To Be Confirmed
VP – Government Affairs
Leads government relations, regulatory engagement, and interagency coordination on behalf of the NCHSSC.
Term: TBD upon bylaw adoption
Full Committee
SM
Shakira Mosquera
New Fortress Energy
VP – Maritime Safety
Scope: Oversees maritime safety initiatives, safe navigation programs, and operational safety across the committee.
Term: Current
Full Committee
JP
Jennie Perez
Puerto Nuevo Terminal
VP – Maritime Security
Scope: Oversees port security programs and AMSC coordination on behalf of the NCHSSC.
Term: Current
Full Committee
ZR
Zayara Rivera
NCHSSC
Secretary
Scope: Manages membership roster, meeting minutes, agendas, and committee communications.
Term: Current
Administration
?
TBD
Position Open
Treasurer
Manages NCHSSC funds and financial records. Will be established as funding mechanisms are formalized.
Administration
?
TBD
Position Open
At-Large Member
Represents diverse stakeholder perspectives; supports Managing Board initiatives; fills gaps as needed. Must be voted in by the majority of the Full Committee.
Full Committee
EF
Enrique Figueroa
Director de Operaciones, Tote Marine
Co-Chair – Safe Navigation Sub.
Seat: Industry Representative
Scope: Chairs Safe Navigation Subcommittee meetings; primary industry liaison; coordinates monthly agendas.
Term: Current
Navigation Subcommittee
NL
Natalia López
PRMG
Co-Chair – Safe Navigation Sub.
Seat: Public Interest Representative
Scope: Co-chairs Safe Navigation Subcommittee; represents the public interest and looks out for the best interest of the citizens of Puerto Rico.
Term: Current
Navigation Subcommittee
CM
Cesar Montes
PR State Harbor Pilot
Co-Chair – Safe Navigation Sub.
Seat: Navigation Representative
Scope: Co-chairs Safe Navigation Subcommittee; brings harbor pilotage expertise and navigational knowledge of the ports of Puerto Rico to the committee.
Term: Current
Navigation Subcommittee
?
TBC
Tug Company Representative
Co-Chair – Safe Navigation Sub.
Seat: Tug Representative
Provides the harbor towing industry perspective to the Safe Navigation Subcommittee.
Term: TBC
Navigation Subcommittee
?
TBC
Local Government Representative
Co-Chair – Safe Navigation Sub.
Seat: Local Government Representative
Represents local and municipal government interests within the Safe Navigation Subcommittee.
Term: TBC
Navigation Subcommittee
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USCG Sector San Juan — Facilitator Role

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan serves as the facilitating federal agency for the NCHSSC per NVIC 01-25. USCG leadership chairs the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) as Federal Maritime Security Coordinator (FMSC) and provides administrative support during the committee's formation period.

Leadership elections pending bylaw adoption.

Interested in a leadership role? Contact the Managing Board →