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15.01.2026

Transitional Provisions for the 2024 Amendments to the STCW Training Code on Prevention and Response to Violence, Harassment, and Sexual Assault

CIRCULAR No. DGGM-055 – Summary Issued by: Felipe Arias, Director General, Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)Date: December 2025Subject: Transitional...

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03.09.2025

PMA AND CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES REVIEW REGULATIONS TO ALIGN STRATEGIES WITH THE GLOBAL MARITIME MARKET

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through its Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), held a roundtable with the International Association...

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13.05.2025

Guidelines and Authorized Companies for Armed Security on Panamanian-Flagged Vessels

This Merchant Marine Circular consolidates and replaces MMC-228, MMC-231, MMC-234, MMC-286, and MMC-306. It outlines the list of private maritime...

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13.05.2025

MMC-230: Anti-Piracy Guidelines for Panama-Flagged Vessels

This Merchant Marine Circular outlines updated security recommendations for Panama-flagged vessels navigating High-Risk Areas (HRAs), including...

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11.04.2025

Panama’s Implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention: Regulatory Updates and Compliance Guidelines for Panamanian Flagged Vessels

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345, addressing the implementation and compliance requirements of the...

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11.04.2025

Authorization Process for Service Providers of Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, and Launching Appliances

The Panama Maritime Authority issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-258 to provide guidelines for the authorization of service providers responsible...

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11.04.2025

Panama Maritime Authority Circular MMC-136: Guidelines for Recognized Organizations and Security Organizations Authorized to Certify Panamanian-Flagged Vessels

Summary of MMC-136 – Panama Maritime Authority This circular outlines the updated framework for Recognized Organizations (ROs) and(RSOsRecognized...

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17.03.2025

Recognized Organizations and Security Oversight for Panama-Flagged Vessels: Compliance, Authorization, and Implementation Guidelines

The Panama Maritime Authority’s General Directorate of Merchant Marine issued MMC-136 to outline the authorization and oversight of Recognized...

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24.01.2025

«Approved P&I Clubs and Insurers for Panamanian-Flagged Vessels»

New circular issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (MMC-202), addressed to shipowners, operators, company representatives, Panamanian Merchant...

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14.01.2025

«Panama Merchant Marine Circular: Authorization and Regulation of Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Security Organizations (RSOs)»

Summary of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-136 This circular provides guidance on Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Recognized Security...

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02.01.2025

«Panama Maritime Authority Introduces Restrictive Measures on Recognition of Seafarers’ Documentation from Certain States»

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued Circular No. DGGM-002 outlining restrictive measures regarding the recognition of technical...

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20.12.2024

«Guidelines for Authorized Service Providers for Lifeboats and Rescue Equipment under Panama Flag»

The Merchant Marine Circular MMC-258 issued by the Panama Maritime Authority outlines the requirements, processes, and criteria for authorizing...

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20.12.2024

«Panama Maritime Authority: Policy and Compliance under the Ballast Water Management Convention 2004»

Summary of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345: Panama Maritime Authority Ballast Water Management Policy The Panama Maritime Authority’s...

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03.12.2024

«Panama Moves to Protect Flag Integrity with Swift Sanctioned Vessel Cancellations»

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has begun canceling six Panamanian-flagged vessels listed on the UK’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions...

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03.12.2024

«Panama Strengthens Global Maritime Leadership at IMO Council Session»

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) actively participated in the 133rd Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, represented...

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27.11.2024

«Panama Achieves Historic Record in New Ship Registrations, Leading Global Maritime Innovation»

Panama has set a new record in newbuilding ship registration, with 358 newly built ships registered, totaling over 8.5 million GT. This achievement...

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25.11.2024

«Merchant Marine Circular MMC-202: Updated List of Approved P&I Clubs and Insurers for Panamanian-Flagged Vessels»

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through its General Directorate of Merchant Marine, has issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-202. This document...

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18.11.2024

«Ship Protection Measures Against Pirate Attacks: Guidelines for Panamanian-Flagged Vessels in High-Risk Areas»

This article outlines the guidelines for Panamanian-flagged vessels transiting high-risk areas prone to piracy. It details the importance of...

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18.11.2024

Ensuring Health and Safety Standards on Panamanian Flagged Vessels: Guidelines for Shipowners and Operators

The Panama Maritime Authority’s Circular MMC-367 provides guidelines to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for crew members aboard...

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11.11.2024

«New Licensing Requirement for Indonesian Junior Maritime Personnel: Panama Implements Prior Documentary Evaluation (PDE) Certification»

Panama Maritime Authority have the honor to address Your Excellencies to inform you that, as of December 2, 2024, all license applications for junior...

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