Tag: Panama Maritime Authority

The General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM) of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has issued a series of warnings to Panamanian-flagged vessels in the face of rising tensions in the Middle East.

The Government of Panama rejected the claims made by UANI and explained that Panama has already de-flagged over 650 ships since 2019.

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) introduced new regulations aimed at curbing the use of ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers.

The AMP met with ITF delegates, focusing on the protection and well-being of maritime workers sailing under the Panamanian flag.

The AMP announced on 9 May a 12% increase in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025.

PMA has implemented Precheck, a screening process that aims to ensure only compliant vessels join the Panama Ship Registry.

As of 5 May, the Electronic Vessel Registry (REN) is officially available as announced by the DGRPN of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP).

Panama has achieved 96.5% compliance with international standards in maritime safety and environmental protection.

Russia’s oil tanker “shadow fleet” is facing intensified pressure as Barbados and Panama are set to de-list 114 vessels from their maritime registries, Bloomberg reports. 

AMP has initiated the process of expedited cancellation of six Panamanian vessels included in the United Kingdom (UK) Sanctions List.