Today we celebrate a historic milestone: the 108th anniversary of the Panama Ship Registry, created on December 15, 1917. Since then, the Panamanian flag has
The Republic of Panama was re-elected today with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the 34th Assembly held
Panama is participating this week, from November 24 to 28, in the 34th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the most
Imazo, Japan – September 9, 2025. As part of the official agenda of the Panamanian delegation in Japan, Panama participated in the naming and delivery
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially commenced the IMSAS audit (IMO Member State Audit Scheme) of the Republic of Panama, as part of the
Following a successful tour by the Panamanian government, the Director of Panama’s Merchant Marine highlights the success of a historic and fruitful relationship between the
President José Raúl Mulino met with more than 40 representatives of shipping companies from Japan’s Kanto region, where he presented Panama’s new ship registry strategy
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through the Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), held a roundtable with the International Association of Recognized Organizations (IARO) to
Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), carried out an official visit to the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) as part of his first
The Panama Ship Registry has become the first naval registry in the world to implement stricter controls and mandatory traceability for offshore ship-to-ship (STS) transfers
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.