Tag: Panama Maritime Authority

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.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has announced that a legal mechanism has been established that will allow the immediate cancellation of the registration and navigation patent for international or domestic service of vessels included in sanction lists.