36 countries of the region meet in Cartagena around the development and implementation of hydrography in favor of maritime safety. The hydrography programs of Colombia are the first in the region to be certified by the IHO.
From November 26 to December 1, Colombia will host the XIX meeting of the Mesoamerican and Caribbean Hydrographic Commission, which will take place at the Hotel Caribe in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
The meeting will integrate the maritime authorities of countries such as Brazil, Cuba, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, the United States, Colombia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, among others, around the commitments, projects, developments and new initiatives to guarantee maritime security in the region.
36 participating countries, including Member States, Associate States, observers, organizations and industry companies, will present what they have done so far in favor of the safety of human life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, the security in navigation as substantial contributions to the fulfillment of the sustainable development objectives of the United Nations (UN).
The central event of the XIX meeting of the Hydrographic Commission of Mesoamerica and the Caribbean will be held next Wednesday, November 28, when the certification by the International Hydrographic Organization (OHI) is granted to the hydrography programs category "A "And" B "of the Naval School of Cadets" Almirante Padilla "and the Naval School of Sub-Officers" ARC Barranquilla ", respectively, which makes Colombia the first country in the region to have this program certified in Spanish.
The XIX Meeting of the Mesoamerican and Caribbean Hydrographic Commission is constituted as a preamble to the commemoration of the Maritime World Day of the year 2019, which will be held in Cartagena, and where the role of women will be displayed on the maritime stage.
These events in the country reflect the recognition and confidence that over the years have been gained thanks to the quality of marine scientific research generated by Colombia through the National Navy and the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar), understanding the importance of coastal marine spaces for safe maritime, nautical and port activities for humanity, demonstrating technical rigor in the exercise of hydrographic functions and maritime authority.
Source: General Maritime Directorate – Dimar
