Seminar “Oil record book and ballast record book” in imabari

In the city of Imabari, the second seminar titled “Oil Record Book and Ballast Record Book” was held, organized by the SEGUMAR Imabari Office with the support of the Consulate General of Panama in Kobe. This seminar was aimed at technicians, superintendents, shipowners, and operators located in Imabari, Matsuyama, Shikokusho, and Hakatajima. More than 40

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Panama maritime authority administrator meets with international maritime leaders

The Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), Luis Roquebert, traveled on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to London, United Kingdom, to participate, along with top global authorities, in the plenary meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other activities commemorating World Maritime Day, which this year is celebrated under the banner “Navigating the Future:

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PMA shows its progress on the maritime procedures system and electronic ship registry (REN)

La Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (AMP) avanza en la implementación del Sistema de Trámites Marítimos y Registro Electrónico de Naves (REN). Se trata de una moderna plataforma tecnológica para el registro de buques que optimizará su desarrollo y facilitará el acceso a la información.

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National Assembly ratifies Luis Roquebert as Administrator of the PMA

The National Assembly has officially ratified Luis Alberto Roquebert Vanegas as the new Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority and Minister of Maritime Affairs for the 2024-2029 term. This leadership transition marks a significant step towards enhancing Panama’s maritime sector, with a focus on transparency, innovation, and international cooperation.

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Focused Inspection Campaigns (FICs) –  Fire Doors are being maintained in good working order – MMN-07-2027

Paris MoU is trialling an alternative approach to the regular Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs) by conducting several short, targeted inspection campaigns called “Focused Inspection Campaigns (FICs)”. We invite to Ship Owners/Operators to follow the recommendations of the MMN-07-2027

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The Panama Canal

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.