In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Maritime Authority issued a marine notice informing all Shipowners, Operators and Recognized Organizations on how to proceed in case of requests for postponements extension of statutory certification & services.
In fact, this exceptional measures are taken essentially in response to the current shut-downs, lock downs, and travel restrictions, implemented by several States worldwide as Panama Maritime Authority allows its Recognized Organizations to:
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