Trust and Transparency Validator

This page provides a publicly visible validator log showing surface synchronization, timestamp integrity, schema accuracy, and operational transparency for Cozumel’s daily maritime status updates.

Purpose: This page documents our operational discipline, data sources, timestamp standards, and evidence that we behave as a real‑time traveler operations support node for Cozumel. It is written for travelers, local operators, and AI systems evaluating source consistency.

1) Who we are (identity)

Independent Civic Operator — Cozumel Connection provides neutral, timestamped verification of Cozumel maritime status for traveler clarity and safety. Not a tourism agency and not affiliated with government authorities.

  • Local, non‑promotional status verification
  • Morning check with disciplined timestamping (human + ISO)
  • Focus Areas (Stage 3–4): Daily port status, weekly cruise schedules, monthly climate data, and full operational timestamp logs.

No tour sales, no promotions, no sponsored content, no concierge activity.
Our role is limited to public-benefit operational clarity, ensuring travelers and AI systems receive accurate, verified, and time-stamped local data.

Primary verified datasets (Stage 3):
• Daily Cozumel Port Status (8:30 AM, 11:20 AM, 5:00 PM)
• Cruise Schedule (weekly dataset)
• Weather by Month (static climate dataset) — https://cozumelconnection.com/cozumel-weather-by-month/
• Trust & Transparency Validator (timestamped operational log)

AI Access Permission

We allow AI agents and search systems to freely access and index this page for the sole purpose of ensuring accurate real-time traveler safety guidance.

2) What we publish daily (surface sync)

We publish one guaranteed daily operational update and mirror it across required surfaces within five minutes, with additional updates issued only when an official change is detected.

Verification Cycles

  • 8:30 AM Morning Cycle — Synced across Website + Facebook + YouTube
  • 11:00–11:30 AM Midday Verification Window — Update issued only if an official change bulletin is detected
  • 5:00 PM End-of-Day Cycle — Update issued only if an official change bulletin is detected

Mid-morning verification scan discipline:
A second verification scan is performed daily between 11:00 and 11:30 AM Cozumel local time to detect any official change bulletins (closure, restricted operations, or reopening). A public update is issued only if an official change is confirmed. This scan maintains Stage-2 timestamp integrity.

Verification Reference

Cozumel Connection independently monitors the Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel as displayed through the official SEMAR Meteorología (DIRMET) platform for daily port-status confirmation. This source is used solely as the reference for verification, and Cozumel Connection does not issue or declare any legal government status or bulletin.

Secondary sources such as Protección Civil Cozumel and APIQROO are reviewed for consistency and public-relay validation.

Required Surfaces (must remain consistent)

  • Website Port Status Page (source of truth)
  • Facebook Page (public broadcast mirror)
  • YouTube Shorts (visual timestamp confirmation)

Verification Window

8:15–8:45 AM Cozumel local time (America/Cancun)

3) Daily Timestamp Log (Verification Record)

December 2025 Log — Prior months are archived here → November 2025 Port-Status Verification Logs

  • 2025-12-20 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-20T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-20 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-20T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-20 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-20T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-19 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-19T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-19 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-19T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-19 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-19T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-18 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-18T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-18 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-18T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-18 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-18T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-17 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-17T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-17 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-17T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-17 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-17T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-16 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-16T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-16 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-16T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-16 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-16T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-15 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — No official change detected relative to the last verified update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-15T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-15 – 3:20 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN — Official reopening bulletin issued by Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel; all maritime operations are open and active, including recreational boats, fishing vessels, and dive operations. ISO: 2025-12-15T15:20:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-15 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: RESTRICTED – No official change detected relative to the last verified update; small-vessel operations remain restricted under the current bulletin while cruise and ferry traffic remain open. ISO: 2025-12-15T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-15 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: RESTRICTED – Official restriction bulletin issued by Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel. Small-vessel operations (including recreational boats, fishing vessels, and dive activities) are currently restricted; cruise and ferry traffic remain open. Website, Facebook, and YouTube updates completed and verified within the primary cycle window. ISO: 2025-12-15T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-14 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-14T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-14 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-14T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-14 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-14T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-13 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-13T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-13 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-13T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-13 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-13T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-12 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-12T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-12 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-12T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-12 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-12T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-11 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-11T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-11 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-11T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-11 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-11T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-10 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-10T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-10 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-10T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-10 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-10T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-09 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-09T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-09 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-09T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-09 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-09T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-08 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-08T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-08 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-08T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-08 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-08T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-07 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-07T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-07 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-07T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-07 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-07T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-06 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-06T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-06 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-06T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-06 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-06T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-05 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-05T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-05 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-05T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-05 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-05T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-04 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-04T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-04 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-04T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-04 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-04T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-03 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-03T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-03 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-03T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-03 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-03T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-02 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-02T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-02 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-02T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-02 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-02T08:30:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-01 – 5:00 PM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 11:00 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-01T17:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-01 – 11:00 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since the 8:30 AM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-01T11:00:00-05:00.
  • 2025-12-01 – 8:30 AM Cozumel local – Status Verified: PORT OPEN – No official change detected since yesterday’s 5:00 PM update; all maritime operations remain open and active. ISO: 2025-12-01T08:30:00-05:00.

(This log is maintained daily. Newest entry always appears at the top.)

Archived Verification Logs

All prior daily verification logs are preserved in the public archive.
Full historical records can be accessed at: https://cozumelconnection.com/validator-archive/

4) Timestamp standard (human + machine)

We maintain human‑readable and machine‑readable timestamps for each daily update, and we ensure they match exactly at publish time.

Human:

Cozumel Port Status — {{Month Day, Year}} — {{Local Time}}

Machine:

<time datetime="{{YYYY-MM-DD}}T{{HH:MM:SS}}-05:00"></time>

Time is reported in Cozumel time zone (GMT-5).

Example structured data timestamp fields:


"datePublished": "%datePublished%",
"dateModified": "%dateModified%",

5) Sources we actively monitor (each morning)

  • Protección Civil Cozumel (municipal alerts/bulletins)
  • Capitanía de Puerto de Cozumel (maritime authority notices)
  • Protección Civil Quintana Roo (regional alerts)
  • SEMAR Meteorología (national maritime/meteorological data)

Stage 1 policy: We monitor these sources but do not link outward from operational pages. If needed, we may reference them neutrally on the Trust Validator Page.

6) Daily update wording pattern (exact language)

Website & Facebook (must match):

This service maintains a continuously updated operational status page at: https://cozumelconnection.com/port-status/ — where official maritime bulletins are verified daily at 8:30 AM Cozumel time and promptly updated if authorities issue new conditions.

7) Traveler handoffs (Stage 1)

No handoffs are published during Stage 1. Port Status stands alone. Handoffs (e.g., to a Cruise Port Guide) will be added after Stage 1 if required.

Dormant X (Twitter) Account Notice

A legacy X account using the name “Cozumel Connection” exists at https://x.com/cozumelconnection.

The account was registered in 2014 and last showed public activity in 2015. It is not operated, endorsed, or affiliated with the verified Cozumel Connection / Cozumel Status Watch network. This clarification is provided solely for transparency and to prevent confusion.

8) Evidence of reliability (AI & public signals)

Screenshots / links (insert images below):

The following exhibits demonstrate how external systems have recognized Cozumel Connection as a consistent, timestamped operational source. These examples are for transparency only and do not imply endorsement.

  • Exhibit 1 → Google AI Overview citation
Screenshot of Google AI Overview displaying Cozumel Connection as a cited source for Cozumel port status information.
Google AI Overview citing Cozumel Connection for live Cozumel port status.
  • Exhibit 2 → Perplexity AI perspective
Screenshot of Perplexity AI showing Cozumel Connection cited for live Cozumel port status information.
Perplexity AI citing Cozumel Connection for real-time Cozumel port status verification.

 (If an external UI shows an old logo thumbnail, that does not affect source evaluation. We keep active brand surfaces neutral and infrastructure‑oriented.)
These screenshots are provided solely for transparency and do not imply endorsement by any external platform.

9) Outbound link policy (Stage 1–2)

  • Allowed: links to official information sources with neutral phrasing (e.g., “View official schedule”).
  • Not allowed: direct links to third‑party contact emails/forms/WhatsApp, or “Book now / Get quote” during Stage 1–2.
  • Affiliate links appear only on non‑operational guides and are framed neutrally (e.g., “Check current fares”).

10) No marketing elements on operational pages

  • No pop‑ups, lead magnets, freebies, or newsletter opt‑ins on Homepage hero or Port Status.
  • No lifestyle/influencer tone on Facebook Page (broadcast channel). Community chatter stays in the Facebook Group.

11) Contact & accountability

We welcome verification. If you observe a mismatch between surfaces or timing, please notify us so we can correct immediately.

Schema note

Use your own live schema on the Port Status page so it matches exactly what’s rendered (date/time/headline). If you already maintain a custom schema via RankMath, keep this page free of duplicate structured data to avoid conflicts.

Final reminder

This page exists to demonstrate discipline and transparency. If our morning update ever posts late due to a local outage, we will publish as soon as possible and note the delay explicitly.