Panama Registry Launches Electronic Vessel Registry
As of 8:00 a.m. on May 5, 2025, the Electronic Vessel Registry (REN) is officially available to all users, as announced by the Directorate General of Public Registry of Vessels…
LRIT Annual Conformance Test Mandatory for CSR Amendment for Panama Flag Vessel
Panama Maritime Authority revised MMC 183 which deals with CSR for the vessel. As per the revised circular changes has been made in following section of the circular. There is…
Panama Established Zero-Tolerance Policy Against the Misuse of Its Flag
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is implementing necessary measures to refine its merchant fleet. These actions reflect the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its reputation, backed by the strength and expertise…
Panama Flag Administration Committed to the Quality of its Merchant Fleet
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama…
Panama: Revised List of Approved PNI Clubs
Panama Maritime Authority has revised MMC 202 and amended the approved PNI clubs/financial security providers accepted by this Administration to issue the Blue Cards or Financial Securities related to following…
Panama Flag Initiates Registry Cancellation of 68 Vessels Sanctioned by OFAC
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) acknowledges recent reports regarding 68 Panamanian-flagged vessels listed in sanctions issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the…
Panama: MLC/Report of Occupational Accidents, Injuries & Diseases
Panama Maritime Authority has revised MMC-274 mandating that according to the Standard A4.3.5 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended, regarding Health and safety protection and accident prevention, the…
Panama Deflags Six Vessel Sanctioned by UK
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has initiated the expedited cancellation of six Panamanian-flagged vessels recently added to the United Kingdom’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets. These actions are being…
Panama Flag Precheck Process
Panama Flag has issued a Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all our users about the precheckprocess for a vessel to be eligible to enter the Panama Ship Registry. The…
Panama Flag Revises List of Approved P & I Clubs
Panama Maritime Authority has revised the MMC 202 which list the P & I club approved by the flag administration. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to inform…