Nicaragua
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
Panamá
About Us
The Central American Commision for Maritime Transportation (COCATRAM) is a specialized organization that is a permanent part of the institutional structure of the Central American Integration System (SICA). It has its own board of directors and is based in the city of Managua, Nicaragua.
What We Do
MARITIME STRATEGY
The Maritime Strategy is linked to the vision of Central America working to be a competitive region integrated into world maritime trade, implementing the necessary actions in the region to develop its maritime trade in the framework of the corresponding international regulations and standards.
NETWORKS
In the exercise of its functions and in accordance with its purposes, COCATRAM may create operational networks that allow it to manage the promotion of maritime and port development in the Central American region.
CONSULTATION SYSTEMS
COCATRAM offers its users the following information services:
SIEMPCA
Maritime-port statistical platform, developed with the official information of port companies and authorities from the countries that make up the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM).
Maritime Routes
Updated map of the main maritime routes in the Greater Caribbean that allow exporters, importers, sellers or buyers to know when, how, with whom and under what conditions they can ship their merchandize.
FOGAP System
Statistical Platform for Ship-Generated Waste Reception in Ports of Central America and the Dominican Republic, which since 2013 has contained historical information aimed at guaranteeing sustainability and strengthening port environmental management in the region.
CRRDH
An information platform on reacting to the spillage of hydrocarbons or harmful and potentially dangerous substances. It contains the National and Regional Contingency Guidelines and Plans that allow the organization of response preparedness for this kind of emergency.
Environmental Sensitivity Maps
Digital platform aimed at efficiently and rapidly advising the local maritime authority, on-scene commander or head of response in the event of a hydrocarbon spill.
News
In Guatemala City, from March 16 to 20, 2026, the Regional
Today, March 17, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) commemorates another anniversary
From 11 to 13 March 2026, the Regional Workshop on the
Review of specific topics: Contract formats. Logistics and coordination for regional
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the launch of a global
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM) held a virtual
As 2026 begins, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
As part of the lead-up to the CXXIV Regular Meeting of
In Guatemala City, from March 16 to 20, 2026, the Regional
Today, March 17, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) commemorates another anniversary
From 11 to 13 March 2026, the Regional Workshop on the
On International Women’s Day, at COCATRAM we recognize and celebrate the
Review of specific topics: Contract formats. Logistics and coordination for regional
Coordination meeting between COCATRAM and the Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense
MoU
With the aim of promoting Central American and Caribbean maritime port activity, COCATRAM has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the following related organizations:
april, 2026
Publications
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