Located in the northern part of Central America, Guatemala has five seaports and a 400-km coastline bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west (three ports) and the Caribbean Sea to the east (two ports).
Maritime activity is overseen by the Ministry of National Defense, which exercises and administers the role of National Maritime Authority through its specialized maritime agencies (Guatemalan Army Sea Force).
VICE MINISTRY OF THE NAVY OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
The National Maritime Authority of Guatemala, under the Ministry of National Defense, exercises control over Guatemalan vessels and crews within national territory and international waters. It is responsible for navigation safety, maritime security, maritime space management, pollution prevention, and resource management, acting as the coastal, port, and flag authority.
That the Republic of Guatemala, through a well-implemented National Maritime Policy, becomes a leading country in maritime security, consistently upholding and rigorously evaluating compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the mission of the Maritime Authority.
To safeguard the safety of human life at sea by providing specialized training, with the aim of maintaining the international recognition of our seafarers, while ensuring the protection of our waters, the preservation of the marine environment, and the monitoring of maritime traffic.
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