MAMLa NEWS
Semira Diaz Lupian, a talented Honduran cabinetmaker and upholsterer, has made history by becoming the first woman to be employed by the new Shipping Department of the Honduran Maritime Authority. This milestone occurred on January 25, 2025, a significant date because it coincides with the celebration of Honduran National Women's Day.
Recently, the Member State of Guatemala held an important meeting of women in the maritime sector, within the framework of the work of the Latin America Women in Maritime Association (Red MAMLa).
In February, the National Maritime Authority of Guatemala held a workshop on the MARPOL Convention and Annex VI in Guatemala City. This activity is part of the cooperation between IMO and COCATRAM and was conducted under the expertise of the IMO Consultant, Mr. Eladio Peñaloza.
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) successfully delivered a workshop on the familiarization and application of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, which establishes the rules to prevent air pollution from ships, in the Honduran capital.