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 DIRECTEMAR Coordination Meeting
A virtual coordination meeting was held between the Executive Directorate of the Central American Commission on Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) and representatives of the General Directorate of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (DIRECTEMAR) of the Chilean Navy. The meeting focused on exchanging information and strengthening coordination between the two institutions, with a view to coordinating technical […]
Working Meeting with Focal Points from Maritime Authorities on the PRO-SEAS Project
As part of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) PRO SEAS Project, COCATRAM convened the Focal Points of the Maritime Authorities to discuss, together with consultant Jorge Cabrera, the scope and methodology of the “Regional Policy Analysis Consultancy,” to be carried out this year. The consultancy aims to identify the regulatory framework and existing policies in […]
COCATRAM Board of Directors Holds Its 126th Regular Meeting
On August 21, COCATRAM held the 126th meeting of its Board of Directors in Managua, Nicaragua, with representatives from its member countries in attendance. The session was chaired by the Secretary General of the Panama Maritime Authority, Mr. Volney Guinard Estripeaut, in his capacity as Pro Tempore President for 2025–2026. During the session, strategic issues […]
COCATRAM Holds Workshop on Port Security Practices and Exercises
With the aim of strengthening technical capabilities in maritime and port security, the workshop “Port Security Practices and Exercises” began on August 24 in Managua, Nicaragua. The event was co-organized by COCATRAM, the Chilean Embassy, and the Chilean Navy’s General Directorate of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (Directemar). The training, which is taking place from […]
COCATRAM’s Supervisory Committee holds Meeting ahead of the 126th Meeting of Its Board of Directors
In Managua, Nicaragua, the Supervisory Committee held its scheduled working session today, August 20, in preparation for the 126th Meeting of its Board of Directors, which will take place tomorrow. During the session, key institutional management issues were addressed, including a review of the agenda and previous agreements, an analysis of the financial and budget […]
COCATRAM holds Coordination Meeting for the OceanLitter Project
On Thursday, August 6, COCATRAM held its first virtual coordination meeting with Costa Rican consultant Jorge Cabrera, who is responsible for carrying out the International Maritime Organization (IMO) consultancy as part of the OceanLitter Project, aimed at developing the Regional Policy Analysis. Representing COCATRAM were Executive Director Otto Noack and ROCRAM-CA Coordinator Eva Calderón. During […]
