MARITIME NEWS

From January 19th to 21st, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through the General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM), in coordination with specialized entities, carried out a technical and operational exchange with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), known as the “Port State Control Subject Matter Expert Exchange.”  The Administrator of the PMA, Engineer Luis Roquebert, emphasized that […]

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 become a symbol of trust, safety, and international compliance, positioning our country as the largest registry in the world, with more than 8,700 ships. This anniversary reaffirms our maritime vocation,

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 in London. This strong international support once again highlights the country’s strategic importance within the global maritime sector and its firm commitment to strengthening the IMO. This achievement reflects the

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 significant forum within the global maritime system and the specialized governing body of the United Nations. This setting defines the policies, standards, and priorities that will shape the international maritime

Imazo, Japan – September 9, 2025. As part of the official agenda of the Panamanian delegation in Japan, Panama participated in the naming and delivery ceremony for a new vessel chartered by A. P. Moller – Maersk, which will proudly fly the Panamanian flag. The Panamanian delegation was led by the Minister and Administrator of the

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 global initiative designed to ensure that Member States uniformly implement and enforce international maritime instruments. Mandatory since 2016 for all IMO Member States, the IMSAS audit will be conducted in

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 two nations.

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 aimed at safeguarding its global leadership through enhanced safety standards and fully digitalized processes. Mulino emphasized that Panama’s registry is positioning itself as the flag of the future, driven by

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 review, update, and align Panama’s Ship Registry regulations with the demands of the global market. The meeting brought together PMA officials and leading classification societies within the IARO, marking a

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 mission to the country since taking office in January 2024. He was welcomed by Luis Roquebert, Administrator of the PMA, together with the institution’s directors and deputy directors. “I am