by Santiago Soto | Jun 22, 2026 | Press Release, Registry News
The ports of Balboa and Cristóbal are beginning to show encouraging signs of recovery following the downturn recorded in February 2026, when the government assumed control of both terminals after a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice affected the concession held by...
by Santiago Soto | Jan 21, 2026 | Press Release, Registry News
From January 19th to 21st, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM), in coordination with specialized entities, carried out a technical and operational exchange with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), known as...
by Santiago Soto | Nov 12, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Ship Registry, the world’s leading flagging authority with over 8,700 vessels registered, celebrated in South Korea, 108 years of service, reaffirming its strategic presence in Asia—a region that accounts for 27% of the Panamanian flag’s gross registered...
by Santiago Soto | Nov 12, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) participated in the 36th Meeting of the Port State Control Committee of the Memorandum of Understanding of Tokyo (Tokyo MOU), held in Hong Kong, China, from October 20 to 23, 2025. The delegation reaffirmed Panama’s commitment to...
by Santiago Soto | Aug 2, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panamanian Ship Registry has updated its policies to optimize the operational performance of its fleet, minimize the risk of detentions, and prevent the entry of vessels from the so-called “ghost fleet.” From now on, the registration of oil tankers and...