SATT Structure
The structure of the SATT allows for the optimal provision of expertise and experience towards achieving its objectives. The SATT consists of the:
Executive Council – formulates policy and general guidelines for the Association. The President heads this body.
The Secretariat – implements policies and provides critical support for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The General Manager head these functions.
Special Sub-Committees – formed to undertake special projects. It comprises relevant members with expertise related to the terms of reference of the sub-committee and the nature of the project.
Our Leaders
President SONJA VOISIN
Sonja Voisin- graduated from St Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain Trinidad and pursued her undergraduate education at Barry University, Miami Fl, where she attained her Degree BSc Marketing.
On returning home to Trinidad she started her career at Johnson and Johnson, Trinidad as a Brand Manager handling the company’s main products.
In 1990 she joined Gulf Shipping Limited as a Sales Representative, whilst understudying her father, her mentor. Today is the Managing Director at Gulf Shipping
Sonja has been an active member of the Shipping Association of Trinidad& Tobago and has served as Member, Trustee,VP and in 2005 was elected the first female President.
In October 2003 she was appointed Group A member on General Council for the Caribbean Shipping Association.
In August 2004 she was appointed Commissioner on the Board of the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago and served for 5 years
Sonja continues to be dedicated to the Shipping Industry in Trinidad & Tobago
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General Manager E. JOANNE EDWARDS
E. Joanne Edwards has been the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s General Manager for the last 6 years; taking up the position after just over 16 years working in the financial services sector in a series of progressive management positions.
Ms Edwards sits on a number of maritime industry boards and committees, including the Pilotage Authority and the National Transportation Facilitation Committee, making valuable contributions to maritime policy formulation and reform. She also represents the Association at a number of regional and international conferences annually – both in the context of participant and speaker.
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Immediate Past President RHETT CHEE PING
Mr. Chee Ping is currently Director of Gordon, Grant & Co Ltd, Executive Council Member of the Caribbean Shipping Association and a Past President of the Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago.
With a start as a Boarding Clerk Apprentice Rhett has compiled 20 years experience in the Shipping Industry from the operational, financial to sales and marketing.
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Group A Representative SONJA VOISIN
Sonja Voisin- graduated from St Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain Trinidad and pursued her undergraduate education at Barry University, Miami Fl, where she attained her Degree BSc Marketing.
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