A recent Merchant Marine Circular published in the Panama Registry states that Panama Maritime Authority deals with Recognized Organizations (ROs).
Recognized Organizations (ROs)The Panama Maritime Authority General Directorate of Merchant Marine Control and Compliance Department has issued a Marine Circular MMC-307 to recognized organizations (ROs) regarding the Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code).
The Code is divided into three parts: Part 1 and...
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