
l to r: Capt. Antonio M. Padrón, Hon. Mr. Fernando Clavijo, Mr. José Segura and Mr. Francisco Pomares
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, participated in the presentation of the book “Special Registry of Ships and Shipping Companies of the Canary Islands”, by José Segura Clavell
On the event, which was held at the headquarters of the Government of the Canary Islands in a hall full of public, also participated: Hon. Mr. Fernando Clavijo, President of the Government of the Canary Islands and Fernando Pomares, Journalist and publisher.
In addition to his direct participation in the creation and development of the Second Spanish Registry, Mr. José Segura, former Member of the Spanish Parliament, was one of the precursors of the “Law of National Ports and Merchant Marine” as well as the “Law of Maritime Navigation”.
Among the responsibilities of Capt. Antonio M. Padrón as Maritime Authority, is included the management of the office in Tenerife of the Special Registry of Ships and Shipping Companies of the Canary Islands.