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The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority, Luis Roquebert, accompanied by the Director General of the Merchant Marine, Ramón Franco,
December 9, 2024 The Consul General of Panama in Japan, Alejandro de León, held a meeting with representatives of Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation (known as
On December 6, the Consul General of Panama in Kobe, Alejandro de León, met with the directors of the Maritime Division of the Ministry of
November, 2024 – The Consulate General of Panama in Kobe, together with the SEGUMAR Imabari office, conducted a successful working tour during the month of
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Kobe, Japan – November 14, 2024 – The SEGUMAR Imabari Office, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Panama in Kobe, successfully organized the seminar
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA ) has introduced a legal mechanism that will allow it to immediately revoke the registration and navigation licenses of vessels
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.