Panama Maritime Authority

Panama to de-list more vessels that violate sanctions

Amid an ongoing diplomatic tension globally, Panama said it will withdraw its flag from vessels that violate sanctions and international legislation, the Panama Maritime Authority told Reuters. This comes following removal of about 60 ships linked to Iran and Syria from the Panamanian registry in recent months.

The announcement comes by Rafael Cigarruista, general director of Merchant Marine from Panama’s Maritime Authority, in light of the recent de-listing of the supertanker ‘Grace 1’, over...

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Panama de-lists oil tanker from boat registry after terrorism alert

As Reuters reports, Panama’s Maritime Authority that after Grace 1 was seized by British Royal Marines in Gibraltar, they de-listed it from Panama’s international boat registry as of May 29.

Specifically, the Panamanian Authority highlighted that Grace 1 was de-listed after receiving an alert indicating that the ship had participated in or was linked to terrorism financing.

According to Reuters, the British Royal captured the vessel on June 27, after being accused of bringing oil to Syria, thus...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-de-lists-oil-tanker-from-boat-registry-after-terrorism-alert/

Japan surpasses China as second user on Panama Canal

As AP reports, Japan surpassed China and is becoming the second-biggest user of the Panama Canal, in light of a trade war between Beijing and Washington. The US remains the leader in using the canal.

Specifically, China’s third place is due to the fact that there’s a decrease in shipments of natural and liquid petroleum gas as the Asian giant is buying less of them from the United States.

In addition, administrator Jorge Quijano, reported that there is an additional reduction in container traffic...

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Panama Maritime Authority receives Hellenic American Maritime Centre Award

SAFETY4SEA, in collaboration with SHIPPINGInsight, is pleased to announce that Panama Maritime Authority has received the 2019 Hellenic American Maritime Centre Award, sponsored by HudsonAnalytix, at a gala dinner and award ceremony which successfully concluded on May 29th at Megaron Athens, The Banqueting Hall, the evening on day one of the inaugural Hellenic American Maritime Forum, in Athens.

Panama Maritime Authority received the award for being a leading hub for the maritime sector, a...

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USCG gives LNG training to Panama Canal Authority

On 7-10 May, staff with the US Coast Guard’s Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) delivered training on all aspects of LNG to representatives from the Panama Canal Authority and Panama Maritime Authority, and first responders.

The training covered a wide array of topics pertinent to the transportation of LNG to include the chemical and physical properties of LNG, LNG gas carriers, LNG terminals, and the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

The LGC NCOE instructors walked the 50...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-gives-lng-training-to-panama-canal-authority/

Panama Maritime Authority issues circular on yachting

The Panama Maritime Authority issued a merchant mariner circular to inform all clients that their Administration adopted the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code (January Edition 2019) through Resolution No. 106- 82-DGMM dated 12 September 2018, that has been developed by United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies and the UK Overseas Territories which operate shipping registers from their jurisdiction

Mainly, this code is considered as equivalence under the provisions of Article 8 of the International...

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Expanded Panama Canal achieves 1.000 operation days

The expanded Panama Canal met on March 22, 1.000 days of operation, exceeding expectations and redefining global trade routes. From the first days of its operations in 2016, the waterway saw an increase in cargo tonnage, as a result of the transfer of new segments and new line services that have been redirected by the route through Panama, capitalizing on the reduction of time and costs that it offers the inter-oceanic route.

As Jorge L. Quijano, the Panama Canal Administrator commented during...

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Panama Maritime Authority urges for immediate PSC reporting

In order to improve the exchange of information regarding Port State Control (PSC) inspections to Panamanian-flagged vessels, Panama Maritime Authority requires all Masters, owners, operators and Recognized Organizations to report immediately all PSC inspections reports to Port State Control Section.

This procedure shall be included in the ISM manual of the vessels.

The actions taken by the operators/owners to correct the deficiencies found during PSC inspections must be send, duly documented, as...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-maritime-authority-urges-for-immediate-psc-reporting/

Panama deflags 59 ships linked to Iran

The Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) moved to cancelling the registration of a number of Iranian vessels, due to US imposing sanctions that target transportation, oil and banking areas. The move came after Juan Carlos Varela, Panamanian president, issued a presidential decree, allowing the AMP to de-register these vessels.

Mainly, Maritime Authority of Panama removed from its registry 59 vessels that were linked to Iran, according to ShareAmerica, the US State Department-run platform.

From the...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-deflags-59-ships-linked-to-iran/

IMO’s simulation exercises to improve port security

IMO and the Organization of American States Inter American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS-CICTE) jointly delivered pilot simulation exercises during a workshop on port and maritime security, which was held in Panama City, on December 13 and 14.

Simulation exercises have been established as training and quality assurance tools, which assist countries and port authorities to prepare for a wide range of potential threats and security situations.

A workshop regarding interactive port facilities and...

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