Tag: Panama Maritime Authority

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.

The Panama Maritime Authority issued 255 thousand 714 electronic certificates since the end of December, 2020, until November 30, 2021.

Panama Maritime Authority renewed its bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates and the Bahamas so as to promote the national workforce and technical cooperation ties between governments.

The Panamanian Ministry of Health (MINSA) in conjunction with the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) began the vaccination against COVID-19 to seafarers of any nationality.

Administrator Vásquez announced the Panama Canal Green Vessel Classification system, which will include a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Fee.

ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cybersecurity with the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).