COCATRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE SEVENTH BLUE PORTS INITIATIVE WORKSHOP IN VIGO, SPAIN
The Central American Commission for Maritime Transport (COCATRAM), through its Executive Directorate, participated in the Seventh Workshop of the Blue Ports Initiative (BPI), held from February 10 to 12, 2026, in Vigo (Galicia), Spain, at the invitation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The Blue Ports Initiative aims to transform […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCRAM-CA MARITIME AUTHORITIES MEET AT IMO HEADQUARTERS
Throughout the 34th IMO General Assembly, the ROCRAM-CA Maritime Authorities held an initial meeting in Room 6 at the International Maritime Organization headquarters. During the meeting, representatives received general guidance from the Technical Secretariat on activities planned for the 8th Extraordinary Meeting. Cocatram officials Otto Noack (Executive Director), José Dopeso, and Edith Castro were also […]
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 […]
WORKSHOP SEMINAR ON “STRENGTHENING PORT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT” CONCLUDES IN PUERTO CORTÉS, HONDURAS
The Central American Commision for Maritime Transportation (COCATRAM), through the Directorate of Maritime and Port Affairs (DAMP), successfully held the Seminar Workshop “Strengthening Port Environmental Management in Honduras” from November 17 to 19 in the Municipal Council Chamber of Puerto Cortés. The activity was developed within the framework of the work of the Port Environmental […]
I REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH A GENDER PERSPECTIVE
From November 17 to 18, the First Regional Workshop on Gender-Responsive Policies and Legislation was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The workshop was organized by Red MAMLa and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with the support and leadership of Ecuador’s National Directorate of Aquatic Spaces (DIRNEA). The initiative also had the support of WILD Aid, DP […]
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 […]