May 2025

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 fleet” and reinforce the country’s standing as a responsible flag State. The Panama Maritime Authority […]

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has strengthened its collaborative ties with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) during a recent visit by ITF delegates to the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM). The meeting focused on reinforcing the protection and well-being of seafarers sailing under the Panamanian flag. A central highlight of the meeting was the

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) has marked a turning point in the management of its services with the launch of