by Gerard Rios | Dec 11, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Nestos (IMO 9417464) played a pivotal role in a search and rescue mission, coordinated with the Greek Coast Guard, to save a distressed vessel. As reported by the Designated Person Ashore (DPA), the Nestos responded immediately to the...
by Gerard Rios | Dec 6, 2024 | Press Release, Registry News
On November 20, a Panamanian delegation, led by Diego Villanueva, Ambassador and Consul of Panama in South Korea, visited the headquarters of Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), one of the world’s premier shipping companies. Currently, HMM operates nearly one million gross...
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...
