COCATRAM held a virtual working meeting with the International Maritime Organization (Latin America and Caribbean Section—LACAR) to review the state of readiness for the DAMLA 1 exercise and strengthen the coordination of joint actions within the framework of regional technical cooperation.
During the meeting, both parties discussed logistical progress toward the implementation of DAMLA 1, noting that preparations are underway and under control. They also reviewed the activity’s updated budget.
Regarding institutional strengthening, COCATRAM requested training on the use of the TC Portal, which will be provided by the IMO in a virtual format, thereby helping to optimize the management of technical cooperation projects in the region. Additionally, COCATRAM expressed its willingness to provide logistical support for a SMART-C LC/LP project activity in the Caribbean, scheduled for the coming months.
The meeting also allowed for the exchange of relevant information on ongoing processes, including the preparation of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TC76) and coordination with complementary initiatives such as the GloLitter project.
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