NCHSSC · Governing Leadership

Committee Leadership

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

Organizational Structure

PresidentJose M. Rosario Carpio
VP – Government AffairsOmar Marrero
VP – Maritime SafetyShakira Mosquera
VP – Maritime SecurityJennie Perez
SecretaryZayara Rivera
TreasurerTBD
At-Large MemberTBD
S. Coast HSC Rep.Non-Voting
Safe Navigation Sub.Co-Chairs (5)
⚠️ Vacancies: VP – Government Affairs, At-Large Member, PR South Coast HSC Representative, Treasurer, and two Subcommittee Co-Chair seats are TBC/TBD.

Managing Board

Officers
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Jose M. Rosario Carpio
NCHSSC Managing Board
President
Responsibilities:
  • Presides over Full Committee meetings
  • Serves as principal spokesperson for NCHSSC
  • Coordinates directly with USCG COTP
  • Leads the Managing Board
Full Committee
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Omar Marrero
NCHSSC Managing Board
VP – Government Affairs
Responsibilities:
  • Assumes President's duties in absence
  • Oversees subcommittee coordination
  • Supports member engagement and recruitment
  • Liaises with government agency stakeholders
Full Committee
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Shakira Mosquera
New Fortress Energy
VP – Maritime Safety
Responsibilities:
  • Leads safety-related subcommittees and working groups
  • Monitors port safety conditions and emerging issues
  • Coordinates with USCG and local safety agencies
Full Committee
JP
Jennie Perez
Puerto Nuevo Terminal
VP – Maritime Security
Responsibilities:
  • Must hold a chair in the AMSC
  • Leads security-related subcommittees and working groups
  • Coordinates port security matters with relevant agencies
  • Oversees AMSC-related activities and restricted materials
Full Committee
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TBD
Position Open
At-Large Member
Must be appointed by the PR Shipping Associations. 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
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TBC
South Coast HSC Executive Board
PR South Coast HSC Rep. (Non-Voting)
Must be an active member of the South Coast HSC executive board. Represents south coast maritime stakeholder interests at NCHSSC meetings. Coordinates port safety and security concerns between the North and South Coast HSCs.
Non-Voting
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Zayara Rivera
NCHSSC
Secretary (Non-Voting)
Responsibilities:
  • Manages membership roster and distribution list
  • Drafts and circulates meeting agendas and minutes
  • Coordinates meeting logistics and venue
  • Manages website & public outreach
Non-Voting
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TBD
Position Open
Treasurer (Non-Voting)
Manages NCHSSC funds (if applicable); maintains financial records; reports on budget at each Full Committee meeting.
Non-Voting

Safe Navigation Subcommittee

Co-Chairs
SeatNameOrganizationStatus
Public Interest Representative Natalia López Puerto Rico Maritime Group Active
Industry Representative Enrique Figueroa Tote Maritime Active
Harbor Pilot Representative Cesar Montes Puerto Rico State Pilot Active
Tug Representative TBD — Vacant
Vessel Line Operator Representative TBD — Vacant
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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.

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