Beatriz Canamary
Founder & CEO, SuRe Strategy Group Co-Founder, American Maritime Industrial Coalition
Dr. Beatriz Canamary is a strategic advisor specializing in maritime, port, and infrastructure operations. She co-founded the American Maritime Industrial Coalition (AMIC), which leads the U.S. Maritime Revitalization Agenda — coordinating shipyards, investors, and workforce programs to accelerate execution of national maritime policy.
As COO of Seatrain, she is advancing autonomous submersible cargo transport from concept toward commercial deployment. She leads ZESTA’s contributions to the IMO Maritime Safety Committee on the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code, providing direct engagement with the regulatory framework for autonomous shipping.
Dr. Canamary previously served as Executive Director at a $6.5 billion steel and port complex and led negotiation of a joint venture with the Port of Rotterdam across three jurisdictions. She holds a Doctorate focused on sustainability innovation in U.S. ports and an M&A certificate from Harvard Business School.
Session
Presidential Executive Order 14629 aims to revitalize the U.S. maritime industry by establishing maritime prosperity zones, enhancing national security, and promoting economic growth. The order proposed the creation of maritime prosperity zones modeled after the opportunity zones established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. These zones will be geographically diverse, extending beyond traditional coastal shipbuilding areas to include river regions and the Great Lakes. The establishment of maritime prosperity zones is expected to enhance economic activity in the maritime sector, create jobs, and strengthen national security by ensuring a robust domestic shipbuilding capability. The initiative reflects a broader strategy to revitalize American manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign entities for critical maritime services and products. Moderator: Panelist: Jim Connaughton, TBD (jim@jamesconnaughton.com) Panelist: Al Puchala, CapZone Impact Investment Group (al.puchala@capzonegroup.com) Panelist: Dr. Beatriz Canamary, Co=Founder, American Maritime Industrial Coalition Panelist: TBD, CEO, Port of Mobile