by Gerard Rios | Jan 8, 2026 | Press Release, Registry News
In light of information that has recently circulated, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) informs the public that the oil tanker Bella-1 ceased to be part of the Panama Ship Registry on October 7, 2024. Likewise, the vessel M Sophia was removed from the Registry on...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 28, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Republic of Panama was re-elected today with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the 34th Assembly held in London. This strong international support once again highlights the country’s strategic importance within...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 27, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Directorate General of Seafarers (DGGM) and the Directorate General of Public Registry of Ship Ownership (DGRPN) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) have been recertified under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) standard, reaffirming the...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 25, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
Panama is participating this week, from November 24 to 28, in the 34th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the most significant forum within the global maritime system and the specialized governing body of the United Nations. This...
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...
