COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN WEBINAR ORGANIZED BY WISTA CHILE

The Central American Commision for Maritime Transportation (COCATRAM) participated in the first Webinar for Latin America of the 2024–2025 cycle organized by WISTA Chile, which addressed Impostor Syndrome and its impact on the professional development of women working in the maritime-port sector. COCATRAM was represented by Marcela Sánchez Brenes, Administrative and Financial Director of the […]
COCATRAM HOSTS ITS CXXIII REGULAR BOARD MEETING IN GRANADA, NICARAGUA

The Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) successfully held its CXXIII Ordinary Board Meeting, during which regional authorities reviewed the main institutional advances and addressed strategic issues for the integration and strengthening of the maritime-port sector in Central America. The day began with the formal opening of the meeting and the review and approval of […]
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 […]