Elvia Bustavino obtained the Naval Award for the Americas 2022
The Secretary General of the Panama Maritime Authority, Elvia Bustavino, obtained the Maritime Award of the Americas 2022, in the category of Outstanding Woman in the Port and Maritime Sector, organized by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP), in collaboration with the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organization of American States (OAS).
“I feel honored and moved to receive the Maritime Award of the Americas 2022 and for promoting the participation and incorporation of women in the sector, as well as the competitiveness and development of ports in Panama,” said Bustavino, who congratulated the 25 other participating women recognizing their work in favor of a more sustainable industry.
According to the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the OAS, in Latin America and the Caribbean, around 95% of exports are moved through ports, thus recognizing the important role of the maritime-port sector to promote competitiveness and contribute to the integral development of the hemisphere.
About : Elvia Bustavino
Maritime Lawyer with more than 15 years of experience in the private sector. Currently the Secretary General of the Panama Ship Registry/Panama Maritime Authority and the lead coordinator for the Vaccination Program of all Seafarers in Panama, Crew Changes & Repatriations during Covid-19, and Reception of Cruise Ships, among other projects.
Member of WISTA Panama, Panamanian Maritime Law Association. COCATRAM & ROCRAM
3rd Woman President in 40 years of the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (2019-2020)
Panamanian Woman Leader of the Maritime Industry 2020.
Top 10 Women In Shipping 2020 by All About Shipping (Top 100 Women)
100 Most Powerful Women 2021 by Forbes CA.
Top 9 Women In Shipping 2021 by All About Shipping (Top 100 Women)
