Maritime and Port Administration students take an educational tour of the Miraflores Lock.
As part of their training process, students of the career of Maritime and Port Administration participated in a academic visit to the Panama Canal, specifically to the Miraflores Lock, with the aim of complementing the theoretical knowledge acquired in class.
This pedagogical experience allowed future professionals Observe in practice the operation of locks, the operation of equipment and the transit of vessels, strengthening their understanding of logistics processes and international maritime transport.
The students expressed a high level of satisfaction, highlighting the value of connecting theory with practice and the importance of firsthand knowledge of the operations of one of the world's most important infrastructures.
The tour met the proposed objectives and strengthened the university's substantive functions:
- Teaching: field learning through visualization of the Panama Canal locks and operations.
- Research: observation of equipment and procedures to generate comparative analysis with other ports or channels.
- Extension: promoting the career and the university, reinforcing the commitment to connecting theory with professional practice.
- Management: supervision and evaluation of the activity as part of the curriculum.
With this activity, UMECIT reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and quality academic training, aimed at preparing professionals with a global vision and practical experience in real-life scenarios.
