MARITIME CHRONICLES
MARPOL 73/78, THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS
1. IMO AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.
In the overall context of sustainable development, shipping is a positive driving force, contributing significantly to world trade and prosperity, with relatively little negative environmental impact on a global scale.
IN SEARCH OF GENDER EQUITY IN THE PORT SECTOR: SLOWLY BUT SURELY
There is no doubt that, historically, port activity and the world of ports has been predominantly male. However, the changes that have taken place in recent decades due to the evolution of production processes, automation, digitization, and commercial, marketing, administrative, community relations, trade union, government, customer and supplier activities, make the port an area in which -both men and women- can develop and grow professionally.
WATERWAYS: IMPACT AND PROGRESS IN THE WATER TRANSPORTATION OF VENEZUELA
The waterways represent navigable routes in the aquatic spaces, which are important to promote the economic integration and the social development of their areas of influence; That is why the National Institute of Aquatic Spaces (INEA), Bolivarian of Ports (BOLIPUERTOS), National Institute of Canalizations (INC), National Docks and Shipyards C.A. (DIANCA), Venezuelan Navigation Corporation C.A. (VENAVEGA), Consolidated of Ferrys C.A.
VENEZUELA, BOW AHEAD WITH OF THE LADIES OF THE SEA
The sea, a magical meeting point where women and men who have been forged for its shelter and protection nourish their naval identity, in favor of the security and defense of the Nation's aquatic spaces. When embarking on a warship, weighing anchor and going to sea, every crew member tans his skin with saltpeter, being an active part in each maneuver role that is executed on board, thus exalting his essence as a sailor.