by Gerard Rios | Mar 29, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has officially deregistered 107 Panamanian-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the deregistration process. This action is in accordance with Executive Decree No. 512 of...
by Gerard Rios | Feb 12, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama Ship Registry, ensuring a modern,...
by Gerard Rios | Jan 24, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama-flagged MV Rukbat Star carried out a daring rescue of 53 individuals stranded aboard a rubber boat in perilous conditions. The incident took place on December 28, 2024, in waters near Morocco’s coastline, west of the Mediterranean Sea. The Panama Maritime...
by Gerard Rios | Jan 11, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) acknowledges recent reports regarding 68 Panamanian-flagged vessels listed in sanctions issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In accordance with its institutional...
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...
