IN COLLABORATION WITH ITOPF, COCATRAM CONTRIBUTES TO STRENGTHENING OIL SPILL RESPONSE CAPACITY IN HONDURAS
From August 26 to 29, 2025, representatives from more than a dozen institutions in Honduras gathered in the city of Tegucigalpa to participate in the Seminar Workshop on Preparedness for Response to Oil Spills at Sea, a key event in the implementation of the National Contingency Plan (PNC). The activity was organized by the General […]
IN COLLABORATION WITH ITOPF, COCATRAM CONTRIBUTES TO STRENGTHENING OIL SPILL RESPONSE CAPACITY IN GUATEMALA
From August 19 to 22, 2025, representatives from several institutions and related companies in Guatemala gathered in the capital city to participate in the Seminar Workshop on Preparedness for Response to Oil Spills at Sea, a key event in the implementation of the National Contingency Plan (PNC). The Ministry of National Defense organized the activity […]
COCATRAM HOSTS ITS 122ND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN PANAMA CITY
In an atmosphere of regional cooperation and institutional strengthening, COCATRAM held its 122nd Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors in Panama City on August 21 and 22, 2025. The meeting began with the review and approval of the agenda, followed by the reading of the resolutions and the signing of the minutes from the […]
PANAMA ASSUMES PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENCY OF COCATRAM FOR THE 2025-2026 TERM
During the 122nd Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM), held recently, Panama was officially appointed to hold the Pro Tempore Presidency of the organization for the period 2025-2026. In the presence of Mr. José Fernando Suriano, Guatemala’s Viceminister of Transport, Volney Guinard Estripeaut, Secretary General of […]
COCATRAM CONDUCTS TECHNICAL TOUR OF THE COCOLÍ LOCKS
As part of the 122nd Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM), the Panama Maritime Authority organized a technical visit to the Cocolí locks. Led by Alexander De Gracia, the Deputy Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority, the activity allowed delegates to witness one of the region’s […]
IN COLLABORATION WITH ITOPF, COCATRAM CONTRIBUTES TO STRENGTHENING OIL SPILL RESPONSE CAPACITY IN COSTA RICA
From August 12 to 15, 2025, representatives from more than a dozen institutions in Costa Rica gathered in the city of San José to participate in the Seminar Workshop on Preparedness for Response to Oil Spills at Sea, a key event in the implementation of the National Contingency Plan (PNC), established by Executive Decree No. […]
REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON PORT FACILITY SECURITY ASSESSMENT KICKS OFF
On Monday, August 18, the Regional Workshop: Port Facility Security Assessment” began in Managua. Organized by the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) and sponsored by the Chilean Embassy in Nicaragua, the event is being carried out in direct collaboration with the Chilean Navy’s General Directorate of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (DIRECTEMAR). The activity, […]
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION: STRENGTHENING THE INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN THE MARITIME-PORT SECTOR
On October 7, within the framework of the strategic alliance between COCATRAM and DIRECTEMAR, REMPORT, Red MAMLa Chile, Fundación Mascarona, and WISTA Chile held a virtual meeting to exchange best practices and experiences. The goal was to promote mutual cooperation initiatives in the area of gender equality and women’s participation in the maritime industry. The […]
Day of the Seafarer 2025 | #MyHarassmentFreeShip
This 2025, the commemoration of Seafarers’ Day revolves around the #MyHarassmentFreeShip campaign, says IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, who in his official message underlines the urgency of promoting safe, inclusive and respectful maritime working environments. With more than 1.5 million people working at sea in often demanding conditions, the IMO Secretary-General recognizes that “Seafarers form an […]
COCATRAM SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS ITS CXXI ORDINARY BOARD MEETING
The Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM) held its CXXI Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors on June 20, 2025, in the Comasagua 1 room of the Holiday Inn Hotel, in San Salvador, El Salvador. Delegates and alternate delegates from the member countries attended the meeting, which began with the formal opening of the […]
