Tag: Panama Maritime Authority

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) informed that it has recovered more than $15.7 million in wage payments owed to seafarers who sail on Panamanian-flagged vessels.

Panama's vessel registry withdrew its flag from 136 ships linked to Iran's state oil company in the last four years, according to the country's maritime authority.

Currently the Panama Registry, through its incentive program for shipowners and companies, promotes the construction of efficient ships that generate less pollutants. Among the special incentive options is the Eco Ship and New Construction incentive.

Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd. and the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim to open up opportunities for Panamanian seafarers on board Euronav vessels.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has introduced measures for strengthening the flag inspection program, with emphasis on vessels calling at US ports eligible for a US Coast Guard’s Port State Inspection (PSC), and improving control and compliance rate of the fleet.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) is getting ready for the Audit Plan of member States of the International Maritime Organization IMO.

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will start a flag inspections program from August 1st, regarding Panama ships calling at US ports, and which are candidates for a Port State Inspection (PSC) by part of the USCG.

The Panama Maritime Authority supported the proposals for amendments presented to the Maritime Labor Convention, aiming to improve the living and working conditions of seafarers.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the Ministry of Lands, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan signed an agreement to mutually recognize for the first time the other country’s seafarer training certificates.

Panama Maritime Authority informs that from July 1, 2019 until December 27, 2021, they have achieved the recovery of $10,447,142.25 in wages.