THE IMO BEGINS 2026 AS THE “YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION”
As 2026 begins, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, underscored the importance of moving decisively from commitments to concrete action, consolidating this period as the “Year of Implementation.” Under the 2026 World Maritime Theme, “From Policy to Practice: Driving Maritime Excellence,” the IMO will focus its efforts on achieving measurable progress […]
COCATRAM AND ROCRAM-CA MARITIME AUTHORITIES STRENGTHEN COOPERATION TIES DURING THE 34TH IMO ASSEMBLY IN LONDON
The Central American Commission on Maritime Transport (COCATRAM), together with the Maritime Authorities that make up the Regional Operational Network for the Cooperation of Central American and Dominican Republic Maritime Authorities (ROCRAM-CA), played an active and high-level role during the 34th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The event took place from 24 November […]
WITH A VIEW TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE MARITIME FUTURE, THE IMO RENEWS ITS VISUAL IDENTITY
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) unveiled its revamped visual identity and updated logo during the Organization’s 34th Assembly, held from November 24 to December 3. Secretary-General Arsenio Domínguez made the announcement, emphasizing that the update reflects the IMO’s commitment to safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable maritime transport. The new logo modernizes the original emblem, which […]
COCATRAM PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH MALAYSIAN DELEGATION
During the 34th General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Pro Tempore President of COCATRAM, Volney Guinard Estripeaut, held a meeting with the Malaysian Delegation, in accordance with the dialogue and engagement promoted among Member States during this important international forum. Malaysia, a recognized sponsor of IMO activities, agreed to the meeting to […]
COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE VII GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF RED MAMLA – ECUADOR 2025
On November 19, COCATRAM representatives participated as special guests in the VII General Assembly of the Network of Latin American Women in Maritime Authorities (Red MAMLa), which took place at the DP World Ecuador Terminal. This event was part of the joint IMO-Red MAMLa activity. COCATRAM collaborated with Red MAMLa in organizing the First Regional […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WORKSHOP ON MARITIME TRAFFIC FACILITATION (FAL-65) CONCLUDES IN COSTA RICA
As part of the joint regional strategy between COCATRAM and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Workshop on Maritime Traffic Facilitation was successfully held on October 2 and 3 in San José, Costa Rica. This activity is part of regional efforts to strengthen the institutional capacities of ROCRAM-CA member countries in the implementation of the […]