November, 2024 – The Consulate General of Panama in Kobe, together with the SEGUMAR Imabari office, conducted a successful working tour during the month of November, visiting important maritime companies in the cities of Kobe, Osaka and Ehime Prefecture. The main objective of this mission was to officially introduce the new Consul General of Panama, […]
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Panama has reached a historic milestone, registering 358 newly built ships to date, representing over 8.5 million Gross Tonnage (GT). This achievement reaffirms Panama’s status as the world leader in ship registration, surpassing historical averages and cementing the Panamanian registry as the preferred choice for shipowners modernizing their fleets.
Kobe, Japan – November 14, 2024 – The SEGUMAR Imabari Office, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Panama in Kobe, successfully organized the seminar entitled “Statutory Certificates Issued by the Panama Maritime Authority and their Requirements”. The event brought together more than 40 participants, including shipowners and ship operators, who gathered to learn about
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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.