Mexico to Develop National Maritime Transport Policy

Officials from various government entities in Mexico have received training in how to develop a National Maritime Transport Policy (NMPT), said a statement from International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The concept is being promoted by IMO  as a good governance practice to guide planning, decision making and legislation in the maritime sector, and as a key driver for a country's sustainable development.  

Representatives from the Mexican Navy and from other Government bodies and other stakeholders involved in the development of NMTPs were trained on the formulation process and content of maritime transport policy with the aim being to assist them to put into place a NMTP for Mexico as well as a strategy for its implementation.  

The workshop took place in Mexico City (7-9 November) and was organized by IMO in close cooperation with the Unit for the Captain of the Port Offices and Maritime Affairs (UNICAPAM) of the Secretariat of the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and with the involvement of the World Maritime University (WMU).