CXXIII ROD: MEETING OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
On November 13, in Granada, Nicaragua, the Supervisory Committee met in preparation for the CXXIII Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors. During the session, key aspects were reviewed, such as the financial report, internal and external audits, the POA proposal and Budget 2026, as well as the Non-Regulatory International Agreement on State Ports – […]
COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE “SARGADOM PROJECT” SEMINAR WORKSHOP
In response to an invitation from the Honduran Merchant Marine Directorate, the Executive Director of COCATRAM participated in the Sargadom Project Seminar Workshop, held on November 4-5 in San Pedro Sula. This regional meeting brought together maritime authorities from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador, as well as academic institutions and international organizations. The goal […]
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE FIRST SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM FOR OSERP OFFICIALS
From October 27 to 31, the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) actively participated in the Regional Workshop for Advanced Training of Port State Control Officers (OSERP) in the cities of San Pedro Sula and Puerto Cortés. COCATRAM collaborated closely with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Honduran Merchant Marine Directorate on this initiative. […]
OSERP REGIONAL WORKSHOP: TECHNICAL VISIT TO THE CENTRAL AMERICAN PORT OPERATOR (OPC)
As the host country, the Honduran Merchant Marine Directorate successfully coordinated a technical visit to the Central American Port Operator (OPC) as part of the Port State Control Practical Exercise. The exercise is an integral part of the Regional Workshop for the Advanced Training of Port State Supervisory Officials (OSERP) and aims to strengthen the […]
VIRTUAL MEETING TO FOLLOW UP ON THE SICA DIGITAL INITIATIVE
The Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) held a virtual meeting with consultant Nelson Guzmán as part of the follow-up to the initiative aimed at systematizing and disseminating the results and benefits of SICA Digital in the region. During the meeting, progress and strategies were reviewed to promote the use of digital platforms that strengthen […]
REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR ADVANCED TRAINING OF OSERP OFFICIALS BEGINS IN SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS
On October 27, the Executive Directorate of COCATRAM participated in the opening ceremony of the Regional Workshop for the Advanced Training of Port State Control Officers (OSERP). Taking place in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the event is part of the Integrated Technical Cooperation Program (PICT) and takes place under the framework of the Memorandum of […]
COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE 1ST BLUE FORUM ON A SUSTAINABLE CARIBBEAN SEA IN CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
Represented by its Executive Director, Otto G. Noack, COCATRAM attended the 1st Blue Forum on a Sustainable Caribbean Sea. This event, held in Cartagena de Indias from October 20 to 24, 2025, aimed to promote awareness and collective action toward marine sustainability in the Caribbean region. The Blue Forum seeks to raise awareness and encourage […]
IMO, COCATRAM, AND ROCRAM-CA: WORKSHOP ON THE IMO’S KEY THEMATIC PRIORITIES AND FUTURE PLANNING FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION
With the aim of strengthening technical cooperation and maritime governance in Central America, the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held a workshop on the key thematic priorities of the IMO and future planning for technical cooperation in Managua, Nicaragua, from October 15 to 17. The meeting brought together […]
STRENGTHENING REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON THE INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN THE MARITIME SECTOR
On October 10, the Central American Network of Women in Maritime and Port Affairs (REMPORT) held a virtual conference titled “Inclusion of Women in the Maritime Sector in Chile: Gaps, Proposals, and Progress.” The event aimed to share experiences and best practices that promote gender equality in the region’s maritime and port industry. Those in […]
COCATRAM CELEBRATES CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION DAY
As part of the activities commemorating Central American Integration Day, the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) held a breakfast gathering in its meeting room, reaffirming its commitment to the ideals of unity, cooperation, and regional development. The event was attended by Carlos Salgado, Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Section of the Technical […]
