
César Prata was President of the Brazilian Offshore and Marine Equipment Chamber (CSEN) of ABIMAQ, the Brazilian machinery and equipment association. In August 2009 he was re-elected for a second term after doubling the chamber's membership during his first mandate, and he campaigned for greater local content in Brazilian shipbuilding.
He spoke at four Mare Forum Brazil/South America events between 2011 and 2015, moderating in 2014 and 2015 and appearing as a panellist in 2011 and 2012.