MAMLa NEWS
For the first time in the history of the Chilean Navy, a woman has assumed the position of Port Captain. Lieutenant 1° Littoral, Camila Ovalle Lagos, is the first female officer to take command of the Talcahuano Port Captaincy.
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.