COCATRAM CELEBRATES CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION DAY WITH ITS STAFF
As part of the commemoration of Central American Integration Day, the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) brought its staff together this morning for a team-building activity, providing an opportunity for colleagues to connect and strengthen their sense of community within the organization. The activity helped strengthen bonds of camaraderie and highlight the values […]
SECOND DAY OF THE XXXI MEETING OF THE VIÑA DEL MAR AGREEMENT COMMITTEE SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN SAN PEDRO SULA
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM), participating as a special guest, is actively taking part in the XXXI Meeting of the Committee, Information Center Administrators and Technical Working Groups of the Viña del Mar Agreement, being held in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, from September 29 to October 2, 2026. COCATRAM is represented by […]
COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE XXXI MEETING OF THE VIÑA DEL MAR AGREEMENT (VMA)
Today, Tuesday, September 29, the 31st Meeting of the Committee and Information Center Administrators of the Latin American Agreement on Port State Control of Ships began in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. On this occasion, the Honduran General Directorate of Merchant Marine is hosting this important regional meeting, which brings together Maritime Authorities from across Latin […]
FROM COMMITMENT TO ACTION: POWERING MARITIME EXCELLENCE FROM CENTRAL AMERICA
As part of World Maritime Day 2026, observed on 24 September under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlights the importance of transforming maritime policies and regulations into concrete actions that contribute to cleaner and safer shipping. In his message marking the occasion, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez […]
XLVIII REPICA BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 390 PORT LEADERS FROM 14 COUNTRIES IN SANTO DOMINGO, UNITED BY REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. From September 7 to 11, the Dominican capital hosted the XLVIII Meeting of the Central American Isthmus Port Authorities (REPICA), the annual forum that brings together authorities, operators, and experts from the maritime and port sectors of Central America, the Caribbean, and other regions of the world. The event, organized by […]
COCATRAM AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ADVANCE REGIONAL MARITIME AGENDA
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in the maritime and port sector, the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) held a virtual working meeting with officials from the Harbormasters Command of the Dominican Republic Navy. During the session, participants discussed the logistical and organizational aspects of a work agenda centered on […]
IMO HIGHLIGHTS THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF SEAFARERS AND CALLS FOR STRONGER SAFETY MEASURES
On the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, observed every June 25, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, delivered a message recognizing the millions of seafarers who keep global trade moving and ensure the world’s supply of essential goods. In his official message, Domínguez emphasized that behind every essential product, […]
COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE 76TH SESSION OF THE IMO TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM), through its Executive Director, Otto Noack, is participating in the 76th session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TC 76) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), being held at the organization’s headquarters in London, United Kingdom, from June 8 to 12, 2026. Within the framework of this meeting, […]
ON WORLD OCEANS DAY, IMO CALLS FOR STRENGTHENED GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO MARINE PROTECTION
As part of World Oceans Day, Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), shared a video message highlighting the importance of reimagining our relationship with the ocean and reinforcing efforts to conserve it. Speaking from the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, Domínguez emphasized the deep connection between communities and the sea, noting […]
COCATRAM SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE HOLDS ITS FIRST WORKING MEETING OF 2026 IN TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS
As part of the lead-up to the CXXIV Regular Meeting of the COCATRAM Board of Directors, scheduled for March 26, the Supervisory Committee held its first working session of the year. The meeting, held in the Milano Room of the Florencia Plaza Hotel, addressed several topics of institutional relevance, including the review of Minutes No. […]
