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The Panama Maritime Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with which the vessels of the Panamanian Registry will have access to new incentives.  The purpose of this Memorandum is to establish a collaboration framework between both parties for the development of […]

    In a few days ago, representatives of the United State´s Goverment and the US Embassy in Panama as well held a work´s meeting with representatives of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), regarding the continued commitment of both countries in maritime affairs. During the meeting, AMP staff explained the role of the institution, the […]

  In a significant decision for the Republic of Panama, which undoubtedly has positive effects to the country’s economy, the Commission of the European Union has announced the removal of Panama from the European Union’s high-risk list countries for strategic deficiencies in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. Subsequent to reviewing the progress […]

  Panama Ship Registry has maintained its leading position globally with 8,540 vessels and 251.1 million gross tonnage (GT), according to the international platform IHS Markit. While in the latest World Fleet Monitor of the year by Clarksons Research Platform, the panamanian flag is on 16% of the ships that make up the world fleet. […]

The work carried out in this inherited situation began in June 2019, when Panama had 15 actions identified as unfulfilled.   FATF determined that the Republic of Panama has strengthened its system for the prevention of money laundering and against the financing of terrorism.   In a momentous decision with positive implications for the Panamanian […]

Panama is the venue for the “XXVIII Meeting of the Agreement Committee, and Administrators of Information Centers as well as Technical Work Groups”, of the Viña del Mar Agreement, which will take place from September 5 to 8 of this year. The Latin American Agreement on Control of Vessels by the Port State Control, known […]

The Panama Flag Ship Registry administered by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), added more than 5.9 million Gross Register Tons only in the first half of 2023, according to the institution’s database. According to the international platform IHS Markit, at the end of June the Panama merchant fleet is made up of 8,662 ships totaling […]

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), in the past 4 years, has responsibly made decisions for adapting the Panamanian Ship Registry to the changes required by the international maritime industry, and provide continuity and sustainability in the business. This transformation came after observing, in 2020, the analyses of historical statistics of the world’s 5 registries with […]

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) is proud to announce the election of Arsenio Dominguez, current IMO Director of Environment, as the new Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization. Last December, The AMP presented the candidacy of Naval Architect Arsenio Dominguez under the slogan “Taking the initiative for a united and better future”, as Secretary […]

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), the entity overseeing the Panama Ship Registry received a letter of approval from the United States Coast Guard congratulating the country for its qualification to the Quality Shipping for the 21st Century Program (QUALSHIP21) and the flag’s commitment to quality shipping, since the Panamanian fleet vessels arriving at US ports […]