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 […]
WORKSHOP SEMINAR FOR OFFICIALS OF THE MARITIME AUTHORITIES OF ROCRAM-CA AND ROCRAM
Coordination meeting between COCATRAM and the Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense to finalize logistical aspects of the Seminar Workshop, Training of Trainers on Maritime Accident Investigation, to be hosted by Guatemala from March 16 to 20, 2026; with the participation of Latin American Maritime Authorities and under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), […]
COCATRAM VISITS THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF SIT HONDURAS
Mr. Fernando Vásquez Montoya, Undersecretary of the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Transportation (SIT) -Honduras, who took office in January 2026 and has been appointed as Honduras’ Permanent Delegate to the COCATRAM Board of Directors, received a courtesy visit from Mr. Otto Noack, Executive Director of COCATRAM.
REVIEW OF THE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY 2026
The Executive Management of COCATRAM and consultant Lissette Moreno held a working meeting to discuss the implementation of the communication and social media strategy for this year. The meeting provided an opportunity to review priorities, objectives, and approaches to strengthen the dissemination of the activities, projects, and initiatives that the organization develops in the regional […]
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 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 […]
