Tag: Panama

Three Panama-flagged ships have been hit by missiles in the Black Sea, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. 

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.

Panama signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration, a document calling for further steps to be taken, through a wide range of collective efforts, to urgently end piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

Standard Club's correspondent in Argentina, Pandi Liquidadores SRL, reported that the historically low waters observed on the Parana River, continue to remain critical.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) collaborates with the investigation of the accident of the Panamanian-flagged ship Wakashio, and published its first statement. 

The Panama Maritime Administration strongly encourages all Panama Flag vessels transiting the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico and the state of Tabasco, in the Republic of Mexico, to continue to keep the utmost vigilance and increase security conditions aboard.

During the pandemic, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has enabled more than 4,500 people (between passengers and crew) of various nationalities to return to their homes safely, in addition to having some 271 crew members able to embark.

Panama Maritime Authority issued a merchant marine notice, urging all Panama Flag vessels to be fully cautious and protect the vessel and crew when transiting high risk areas off Mexico.

Panama’s Maritime Authority will impose sanctions on ships, as well as fines of up to $10,000 and withdrawing its flag from the ship, if they deliberately deactivate, tamper or change the operation of their tracking transponders.

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Panama Ship Registry set new digital services in order to give an immediate response to shipowners during the crisis caused by the disease. The Registry has already introduced from 13 April, electronic Ship Registration and Radio Licences issued by the 13 international offices and/or by the 53 consulates offices.