by Gerard Rios | Nov 29, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
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 carried out under the authority of Executive...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 29, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) proudly represented the nation at the 133rd Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. Leading the Panamanian delegation were Ramón Franco, Director General of the Merchant Marine (DGMM), and Ambassador Luis...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 26, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
Panama has reached a historic milestone, registering 358 newly built ships to date, representing over 8.5 million Gross Tonnage (GT). This achievement reaffirms Panama’s status as the world leader in ship registration, surpassing historical averages and cementing the...
by Gerard Rios | Nov 6, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) confirms that four vessels owned by Singapore-based LNG transport companies, recently sanctioned by the United States, are in the process of having their Panamanian registration canceled. The process began on October 4, fourteen...
by Gerard Rios | Oct 22, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has reinforced its commitment to international maritime standards by ensuring its technical team stays up to date on the amended Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006). As a cornerstone for safeguarding fair and safe working...
by Gerard Rios | Oct 19, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has introduced a legal mechanism enabling the immediate revocation of registration and navigation licenses for vessels in the national merchant fleet that appear on international sanctions lists. Additionally, any other navigation...
