CONSULATE gENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA IN KOBE, JAPAN

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On behalf of my country, I would like to thank you for visiting the website of the Consulate General of Panama in Kobe. Welcome to our website!

It is an honor to serve you from this office. which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.

We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.

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We hope to further develop and strengthen the good relations between Panama and the western Japan region.

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Panama Streamlines Maritime Operations with the Rollout of its First Electronic Vessel Registry (REN) Phase

The management and procedures related to vessel registration in Panama will take a qualitative leap toward modernization and efficiency in less than a week. In a move of great significance for the global maritime industry, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)

Expo 2025 OSAKA, JAPAN

Osaka, April 15, 2025 Panama officially opened its pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, marking its participation in one of the most important international events of the year, which brings together more than 150 countries under the theme “Designing the Future

Panama establishes zero-tolerance policy against the misuse of its flag

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is implementing necessary measures to refine its merchant fleet. These actions reflect the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its reputation, backed by the strength and expertise of a leading registry with over 100 years of history.

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On behalf of our country, we are pleased to Welcome you to the Website of The General Consulate of Panama, in Kobe Japan.

It is an honor to serve as Consul General of this office which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.

We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.

Our office essentially provides Maritime and Consular Services along with the promotion of the Panamanian culture and the enhancement of the trade and academic relationships between Panama and the people, companies and institutions of western Japan.

This site aims to provide general information about our country, the Panama Merchant Marine along with other consular and cultural services that our office provides within western Japan, giving you a better understanding of the role and functions of our Office.