The Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), Luis Roquebert, traveled on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to London, United Kingdom, to participate, along with top global authorities, in the plenary meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other activities commemorating World Maritime Day, which this year is celebrated under the banner “Navigating the Future: Safety First.”

During his stay at the organization’s headquarters, Roquebert will meet with the IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Domínguez, to discuss matters related to Panama’s international maritime strategy.

As a distinguished member of Panama’s permanent mission to the IMO, Roquebert will take part in the Second Joint Symposium between the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the IMO on extreme marine weather events.

On Monday, September 23, the PMA head will participate in the Inter-Sessional Meeting on Climate Change, which will take place during the IMO plenary session for three days.

During this official mission, the Administrator will visit senior executives of the British government, as well as shipowners, managers, and operators. The agenda includes meetings with federations, shipowners, shipping companies, cruise lines, and other industry stakeholders.