Welcome!
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.
We hope to further develop and strengthen the good relations between Panama and the western Japan region.
NEWS
Panama strengthens its international presence at the maritime exhibition BARISHIP 2025
Imabari, Japan – The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) actively participated in the renowned maritime exhibition BARISHIP 2025, held in the city of Imabari, Japan, reaffirming its leadership in the international maritime sector and strengthening strategic ties with key players in
The Government of Panama rejects misleading claims made regarding the role of Panama in enforcing Iran’s Sanctions Efforts
The Government of Panama rejects the misleading claims made by Mark D. Wallace, CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in recent publications circulated through the media and electronic mail worldwide. Panama, through its Panama Maritime Authority (referred to by
Panama tightens oversight on oil transfer operations
In a move aligned with the standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Panama has strengthened its requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving tankers registered under its flag. The objective: to shut the door on the so-called “shadow
