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Modified routes to protect whales in Baja California
The International Maritime Organization approved the changes to the busiest sea lanes, including the approaches to San Francisco Bay and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
These areas are on the migratory routes of the blue whale, the humpback and fin whales, species in danger of extinction.
The changes, which take effect next year once the U.S. Coast Guard has developed standards, including the diversion of vessels feeding areas for animals and narrowing of other ways.
Five whales were killed in accidents with boats in an area outside of San Francisco in 2010.
Experts say similar adjustments adopted in Canada to protect whales have been successful.
Source: BBC News
Best Climate of the Caribbean
At 10ºN, we are below the hurricane belt, and just the place to be during the season.
In the Caribbean, only the NAVIMCA BOATYARD has its own anchorage, protected by their private breakwalls and the Golf of Cariaco for superior security.
Sailboats and Yachts Assistance
NAVIMCA BOATYARD is one of the largest shipyards in the area, which provides repair and maintenance support to naval boats and yachts arriving in the city of Cumaná.
A spring for boats have between 20 and 21 meters and another for operation travelift 70 ton, 2 m breakwater 650. In addition, we are building a dock for repairs in water of 500 meters in length.
