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...
by Santiago Soto | Jul 30, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies that it has no restrictions or prohibitions on the recognition of Certificates of Competence or Proficiency Certificates issued by the Maritime Administration of the Republic of India. On the contrary, it recognizes and...
by Gerard Rios | Jul 14, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Republic of Panama has officially launched its campaign for re-election to Category “A” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, during a ceremony at the Royal Air Force...
by Gerard Rios | Jun 23, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued a series of warnings to Panamanian-flagged vessels due to rising tensions in the Middle East, through Maritime Notice MMN-04/2025. The DGMM highlighted the security...
by Santiago Soto | Jun 2, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Government of Panama rejects the misleading claims made by Mark D. Wallace, CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in recent publications circulated through the media and electronic mail worldwide. Panama, through its Panama Maritime Authority (referred to by...
by Gerard Rios | May 23, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
In a move aligned with the standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Panama has strengthened its requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving tankers registered under its flag. The objective: to shut the door on the so-called...
