Panama Maritime Authority

Panama grants Crowley permit for Panama Canal LNG bunkering

Crowley has received the first permit issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal.

Crowley’s advanced energy group will operate the ship-to-ship LNG transfer services, with a potential start date in 2024. Crowley is preparing to provide bunkering and related port solutions to safely deliver LNG to vessels for fuel and for cryogenic tank cooldown services at the canal.

“LNG is widely accepted as the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/panama-grants-crowley-permit-for-panama-canal-lng-bunkering/

Panama Registry Says Panama Maritime Authority Works with ROs

Credits: REUTERS/Aris Martinez/File Photo

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...

https://mfame.guru/panama-registry-says-panama-maritime-authority-works-with-ros/

MSC complains about Panama Ports Company’s “unprofessional attitudes”

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has written to Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) director, Noriel Arauz, complaining about unprofessionalism and obstructive behaviour from Panama Ports Company (PPC).

PPC, a unit of Hutchison Ports, oversees operations in Balboa and Cristobal ports in Panama.

In the letter, MSC wrote, “Since 22 January 2022, we have experienced unprofessional attitudes and coercive actions of the concessionaire PPC, the company in charge of the operation in the port of Balboa...

https://container-news.com/msc-complains-about-panama-ports-companys-unprofessional-attitudes/

Ukraine eliminates high-ranking Russian naval officer

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State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corp is seeking $22.4 million from its insurer for a cargo ship hit by a missile in March, according to a report in the Bangladesh Daily Star. An explosion on the night of March 2-3 rocked the Bangladesh-flagged Banglar Samriddhi and killed a crew member.

The Bangladeshi ship is one of a number of ships reportedly struck by Russian missiles, including the Moldovan-flagged, bunker vessel Millennial Spirit. A Reuters report, citing Noriel Arauz, head of the Panama...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/safety-and-security/ukraine-eliminates-high-ranking-russian-naval-officer/

Panama wins re-election at IMO Council Category A

Panama wins re-election at IMO Council Category A

Panamanian Minister of Maritime Affairs, Noriel Araúz, voting

PANAMA—-December 13, 2021— Panama was re-elected at the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in the Category A, and was one of the most voted countries by the General Assembly.

The IMO is formed by 175 countries and is the body that governs maritime transportation worldwide. Its Assembly has three levels of participation. Only 10 countries participate in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/13/panama-wins-re-election-at-imo-council-category-a/

ClassNK Signs MoU On Cybersecurity With Panama Maritime Authority

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Leading Classification Society ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cybersecurity with the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA). Panama, the world’s largest flag state, is making various efforts to improve the safety of its own vessels.

On 17 November, PMA announced the establishment of a “Cyber Incident Voluntary Reporting Scheme” to better understand the cyber threats that vessels are actually exposed to and to seek more pragmatic and effective measures to control the cyber...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/classnk-signs-mou-on-cybersecurity-with-panama-maritime-authority/

Panama Maritime Authority Acknowledges Mistake In MV ALI BEY Case On ILO Abandonment Database

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The ongoing case of the Panama-flagged, Turkish owned, MV ALI BEY (IMO 9070515) vessel arrested in Constanta Port, Romania and abandoned since 30 November 2020 has seen the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) acknowledge a misquotation of ITF regional co-ordinator, Mohamed Arrachedi, resulting in corrections and amendments to the ILO database. Had the misquote not been spotted the four Syrian seafarers abandoned onboard for eight months would have been further disadvantaged more than they already...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/panama-maritime-authority-acknowledges-mistake-in-mv-ali-bey-case-on-ilo-abandonment-database/

Panama Reinforces Its International Compliance Of Fleet

  • The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), has bolstered its operation for strengthening the application of its procedures.
  • It strengthens especially those related to due diligence and international compliance of its fleet.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), the entity responsible for the administration of the Panama Ship Registry, has bolstered its operation for strengthening the application of its procedures, especially those related to due diligence and international compliance of its fleet,...

https://mfame.guru/panama-reinforces-its-international-compliance-of-fleet/

Analysis of Latest Data From PMA

Bunker sales at Panama decreased by about 3% on year in April 2021, according to the latest data from La Autoridad Marítima de Panamá, also known as the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).

Pacific Side of Panama

Total bunker sales at Panama was 402,313 metric tonnes (mt) in April, compared to sales of 415,222 mt during the similar period in 2020.

In April 2021, the Pacific side of Panama posted bunker sales 344,208 mt; 249,156 mt of VLSFO, 61,739 mt of RMG 380, 10,058 mt of marine gas oil (MGO), and...

https://mfame.guru/analysis-of-latest-data-from-pma/

Panama Approves IRClass To Conduct Remote Surveys

Panama Maritime Authority approves the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) to conduct remote surveys, says an article on IRClass.

Remote inspection techiques

Leading flag administration, Panama Maritime Authority has authorized the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an international ship classification society, to conduct specific surveys through remote inspection techniques.

As the maritime world continues to reel under the shadow of the pandemic-induced travel restrictions, IRClass ensured...

https://mfame.guru/panama-approves-irclass-to-conduct-remote-surveys/

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