JAMAICA'S PORTS MEET GLOBAL SAFETY STANDARDS IN INTERNATIONAL AUDIT Jamaica’s continued access to vital maritime trade routes has been safeguarded following a successful international audit verifying the safety of the nation’s ports and harbours. This achievement has strengthened global confidence in the country’s maritime infrastructure, which supports more than 90 per cent of its trade. The audit, conducted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under its Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), assessed Jamaica’s compliance with international maritime obligations, particularly its responsibilities under Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) that focuses on navigation safety.