Appointment of the New Secretary General of the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA)
We congratulate Mr. Alden Rivera Montes on his appointment as Secretary General of the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), the leading body of the economic pillar of the Central American Integration System (SICA). His leadership at the helm of the technical body that heads the economic pillar of SICA represents a guarantee of […]
COCATRAM and ALIARSE Foundation Outreach Meeting
On April 27, a virtual meeting was held between the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) and the ALIARSE Foundation to explore potential areas for joint collaboration. Representing COCATRAM at the meeting were members of the Executive Directorate and the Directorate of Maritime and Port Affairs, along with consultant Juan Echeverría. Aitor Llodio Rodríguez and […]
Institutional Meeting: COCATRAM Hosts a Judge from the Central American Court of Justice
Ms. Gloria Guadalupe Oquelí Solórzano, Community Judge of the Central American Court of Justice (SICA), paid a courtesy visit to COCATRAM, accompanied by attorneys Sharon Flores and Raúl Oquelí. The delegation was received by Mr. Otto Noack, executive director of our organization. During the meeting, a detailed presentation was given on COCATRAM, highlighting key aspects […]
VIRTUAL WORKING MEETING: IMO AND COCATRAM STRENGTHEN THEIR REGIONAL TECHNICAL COOPERATION
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, […]
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. […]
CENTRAL AMERICA STRENGTHENS CAPACITIES FOR MARITIME CASUALTY INVESTIGATION AND REPORT DEVELOPMENT
In Guatemala City, from March 16 to 20, 2026, the Regional Train-the-Trainers Course on the Casualty Investigation Code and Reporting is being held. This initiative is sponsored by the International Maritime Organization and jointly organized with the Central American Maritime Transport Commission, with the valuable support of the Government of Guatemala through its National Maritime […]
68 Years Since the Entry into Force of Its Convention: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND THE RELEVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
Today, March 17, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) commemorates another anniversary of the entry into force of its Convention, an instrument that, since 1958, formally marked the beginning of the work of this specialized United Nations agency responsible for establishing the regulatory framework for international maritime transport. The Convention was originally adopted on March 6, […]
REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISM CODE STRENGTHENS MARITIME SAFETY CAPABILITIES
From 11 to 13 March 2026, the Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) was held in Panama City. The workshop aimed to strengthen the effective application of this key instrument for maritime safety. The activity was sponsored by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and coordinated by the Central […]
COCATRAM COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
On International Women’s Day, at COCATRAM we recognize and celebrate the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of each of our female collaborators. Today, we are proud to highlight that 50% of our workforce is made up of women, who contribute their knowledge, leadership, and skills across the organization’s different areas, strengthening our work and supporting the […]
WORKING MEETING BETWEEN IMO AND COCATRAM
Review of specific topics: Contract formats. Logistics and coordination for regional workshops in Panama and Guatemala. Procedures for requesting technical assistance through the IMO portal. Participation in the 76th meeting of the IMO Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC) from June 8 to 12. Venue for the Maritime Authorities seminar workshop. Official IMO logo. Review of the […]
