The International Maritime Organization (IMO), in partnership with the Regional Cooperation of Maritime Authorities (ROCRAM), delivered the first Regional Technical Workshop on Various IMO Subjects in Lima, Peru (20–21 October).
Held in conjunction with the XXIV Regular Meeting of ROCRAM and hosted by the Government of Peru through the Peruvian Navy, the event gathered maritime administrations from across Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen technical capacity, enhance regional cooperation and advance the implementation of IMO instruments.
Opening the workshop, Commander General of the Peruvian Navy, Almirante Federico Javier Bravo De Rueda Delgado, highlighted the importance of regional collaboration and technical exchange in ensuring safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime operations.
Head of IMO’s Latin America and Caribbean Section, Mr. Carlos Salgado reaffirmed the Organization’s support for regional priorities under the Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) for 2026–2027 and beyond.
Over two days, participants discussed ITCP priorities, regional engagement with IMO’s Technical Cooperation Committee, tools for ratifying and implementing IMO instruments, post-audit management under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), performance assessment criteria and monitoring tools, and capacity-building needs.
Technical presentations by the IMO Secretariat were complemented by Member State contributions, including a case study from Venezuela on national efforts to implement IMO instruments through tailored strategies and inter-agency cooperation.
The workshop concluded with a roundtable on human resource development, where participants proposed a joint regional action plan aligned with IMO’s capacity-development framework.
This inaugural event marks a milestone in IMO’s engagement with the region, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive technical assistance and multilateral cooperation. The outcomes will inform future IMO capacity-development initiatives.
ROCRAM members include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
