Secretaría de Marina de México (Semar)

The Secretaría de Marina de México (Semar), or Mexican Navy, is the government agency responsible for maritime security and defense. Semar is currently newsworthy due to its activation of a search and rescue operation for two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba. These vessels, carrying a total of nine crew members, departed from Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, on March 20th, with an expected arrival in Havana between Tuesday and Wednesday of the current week. The vessels have gone missing in the Caribbean Sea, prompting Semar to deploy resources to locate them and ensure the safety of the crew. This event highlights Semar's role in maritime safety and its commitment to responding to emergencies within its area of responsibility, as well as its involvement in international humanitarian efforts.