MAMLa NEWS
The event was held last Tuesday, April 26 and was organized by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Latin American Women in Maritime Association (Red MAMLa).
International Maritime Law defines the legal responsibilities of States in their relations with each other, regulating, among other issues, the proper use of natural resources, the preservation of the environment, sustainable development, the exercise in activity and protection in international waters, international trade and the working conditions of people working in the maritime industry.
The United Nations designated April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day to promote multidisciplinary creative thinking, encouraging original ideas that encourage people to think differently and express a new vision on different matters. This date was approved worldwide at the 79th plenary session of the General Assembly through resolution A/RES/71/284.
The Maritime Authority of Honduras is the Directorate General of the Merchant Marine (DGMM), an institution that oversees maritime safety, protection of the marine environment and compliance with international laws and conventions.