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 […]
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 […]
IMO LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO ADVANCE MARITIME EXCELLENCE
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the launch of a global campaign aimed at promoting the theme of World Maritime Day 2026–2027: “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” a call to strengthen the effective implementation of the international regulations governing maritime transport. In an official message, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the IMO, highlighted that […]
COCATRAM MEETS WITH COSTA RICA FOCAL POINTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE OCEAN LITTER PRO-SEAS PROGRAM
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) held a virtual coordination meeting with the Focal Points of Costa Rica within the framework of the Ocean Litter Program: PRO-SEAS Project, with the aim of advancing the implementation of the actions planned to reduce marine plastic litter originating from maritime activities. During the meeting, key topics […]
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. […]
