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 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.
