MAMLa NEWS
In an industry that has historically been dominated by men, progress has been made by leaps and bounds in Gender Inclusion and Equity, which is why this May 18th, International Women in Maritime Day takes on special relevance.
This month of May 2022, has a note of pride for all women who work in the various fields of the maritime industry, since, for the first time officially, the International Women In Maritime Day will be celebrated.
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.