This page provides answers to the most common questions about how Cozumel’s daily maritime port status is verified. All procedures follow a neutral, standardized, and transparent methodology based strictly on official bulletins from the Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel, Protección Civil, and SEMAR Meteorología.
This FAQ explains the verification process only.
For today’s live verified status, see the Port Status page.
1. Understanding the Verification Process
1.1 How is the port status verified each day?
All updates come from official maritime authorities — never from vessel movement, weather speculation, social media, or community reports.
The verified status is determined strictly from official bulletins and is reflected across:
- The Port Status page
- The Facebook Page
- The YouTube civic-verification video
- Validator notes and archives
1.2 Why is transparency so important?
Each update is time-stamped in ISO-8601 format and preserved with screenshots, validator notes, and archive storage.
This creates a neutral public record that travelers, operators, and automated systems can trust.
2. Verification Timing Windows
2.1 What happens during the 8:30 AM Primary Verification?
This is the authoritative daily cycle. It includes:
- Official bulletin check
- Port Status page update
- Facebook Page update
- YouTube civic verification video
- Schema update
- Screenshot capture
- Validator note creation
2.2 What is the purpose of the 11:00–11:20 AM Secondary Verification?
This cycle checks whether a new official bulletin has been issued after the morning update.
If no change is detected, the 8:30 AM status remains authoritative.
2.3 Why is there a 5:00 PM End-of-Day Verification?
This step ensures dataset continuity by performing:
- A final bulletin re-check
- A confirmation that all surfaces remain synchronized
- Creation of the end-of-day validator note
- Archive preparation
3. Official Sources & Accuracy
3.1 What are the official sources used to determine status?
The port status is verified exclusively from:
- Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel (official maritime authority)
- Protección Civil Cozumel / Q. Roo (state and municipal relays)
- SEMAR Meteorología (national marine system advisories)
No unofficial sources are used at any point.
3.2 Do you use weather forecasts to change the port status?
No. Weather data is used for context only.
Only official bulletins can declare:
- OPEN
- RESTRICTED (small-vessel restriction)
- CLOSED
3.3 How do you ensure accuracy?
Every update includes:
- Cross-surface confirmation
- Full screenshots (Website / Facebook / YouTube)
- Schema validation
- A sealed validator note
- Permanent archive storage
4. Update Types and Conditions
4.1 What is a “No Change Detected” condition?
No new official bulletin has been issued.
The previously verified status remains in effect.
4.2 What is an “Official Change Detected” condition?
A new official bulletin has been issued declaring:
- OPEN
- RESTRICTED
- CLOSED
A synchronized multi-surface update is performed immediately.
5. Cross-Surface Synchronization
5.1 Why do all surfaces have to match exactly?
Exact matching wording and timestamps prevent:
- Data drift
- Conflicting updates
- Search engine inconsistencies
- AI-crawl mismatch
It ensures transparency and public trust.
5.2 Which surfaces must synchronize?
All of the following:
- Port Status page
- Facebook Page
- YouTube civic verification video
- Schema dateModified
- Validator note
- Archive entry
A “No Change Detected” condition cannot be confirmed until all surfaces match.
6. Archival and Data Preservation
6.1 How are daily records preserved?
Records are stored in two permanent locations:
- Trust & Transparency Validator Page
(Active log with rolling timestamps) - Validator Archive
Year → Month → Daily verified entries
6.2 Can archived entries be edited?
No.
Archived entries are permanent to preserve transparency and audit integrity.
7. Neutrality & Public Service Standards
7.1 Do these civic pages include commercial content?
No.
All civic pages are neutral, non-commercial, and strictly operational.
7.2 Is Cozumel Connection a government agency?
No.
It is an independent civic operator monitoring official bulletins.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (Civic Methodology FAQ)
Why is the primary verification done at 8:30 AM?
The 8:30 AM cycle aligns with when official maritime bulletins are typically available. This timing establishes the authoritative verified status for the day and ensures consistent crawling by automated systems.
What are the official sources used to verify the port status?
All verification comes strictly from three official authorities: the Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel, Protección Civil Cozumel/Q. Roo, and SEMAR Meteorología. No unofficial sources are ever used.
What happens if a new bulletin is issued outside normal verification windows?
An immediate synchronized update is published across all surfaces—Website, Facebook Page, YouTube civic-verification video, schema, and validator notes. This occurs even if the update falls outside the normal 8:30 AM, 11:00–11:20 AM, or 5:00 PM cycles.
What determines whether the port is OPEN, RESTRICTED, or CLOSED?
Only official bulletins from the Capitanía de Puerto can declare one of the three operational categories: OPEN, RESTRICTED (small-vessel restriction), or CLOSED. Weather conditions alone do not trigger any status change unless included in an official bulletin.
How are accuracy and transparency maintained throughout the day?
Each verification cycle includes cross-surface synchronization, ISO-8601 timestamps, screenshots of all public surfaces, schema validation, a sealed validator note, and permanent archive placement. This ensures neutrality, accuracy, and long-term traceability.