The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has taken action by deregistering 107 vessels from its registry due to international sanctions violations, with an additional 18 vessels in the pipeline for de-registration….
https://gcaptain.com/panama-deregisters-over-100-sanctioned-vessels-in-major-compliance-crackdown/
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama Ship Registry, ensuring a modern, well-maintained fleet that adheres to global regulations.
The Panamanian fleet undergoes regular evaluations based on criteria established by key international frameworks, including various Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) such as Paris,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/12/panama-strengthens-the-quality-of-its-merchant-fleet/
In response to recent U.S. sanctions, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has initiated the process to deregister four LNG carriers linked to Russian gas producer Novatek. This move targets the…
Panama’s government has issued an Executive Decree ordering the cancellation of ships or registered owners included in international sanction lists from the Panama Ship Registry.
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) announced that a legal mechanism has been established that will allow the immediate cancellation of the registration and navigation patent for international or domestic service of vessels of the national merchant fleet that are included in sanction lists.
Additionally, any other...
https://container-news.com/panama-orders-cancellation-of-all-sanctioned-vessels-and-owners/
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is taking a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of the world’s largest ship registry, introducing strict legal measures aimed at vessels appearing on international…
https://gcaptain.com/fed-up-the-worlds-largest-ship-registry-is-giving-sanctioned-vessels-the-boot/
The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the Panama Ship Registry, published on February 24, 2022, the Merchant Marine Notice MMN 03/2022, which emphasizes that its ships must maintain maximum vigilance and increase security conditions on board, to protect both the seafarers on board and the ship, when they are sailing in Ukrainian and Russian...
The Panama Ship Registry will invest in technological transformation in 2022
PANAMA-January 27, 2022- The Panama Ship Registry closed year 2021 with a total of 8,558 vessels and 236M GT, an increase of 2.33% over the previous year of 230.5M tons GT, according to IHS Markit.
Panama Registry flags 15% of the world fleet according to Clarksons research.
The Panama Ship Registry brought to the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) an income of more than $87.3 M in 2021, or 34% more than in...
Panama leads in bulk cargo vessel registration
Shipowners show their trust in Panama’s Ship Registry
PANAMA – September 08, 2021- The Panama Ship Registry is the largest in the world since 1993. This year, most of the vessels that entered the Panamanian registry were Bulk Carrier vessels. Panama-flagged bulk carriers represent 22% of the world´s bulk carrier fleet, with 2,725 vessels and 112.1M GT, according to the Clarksons Research.
Between January and August 2021, Panama has incorporated 218...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/08/panama-leads-in-bulk-cargo-vessel-registration/
Panama Ship Registry grows 3.2m g in time of crisis
PANAMA-June 9, 2021- In spite of the pandemic caused by Covid-19, Panama Ship Registry continues to grow. During the first four months of this year, 104 newly built vessels were registered, representing 3.2M GT, showing that the Panamanian Register remains the flag of preference and most favorable option thanks to the country’s legal security.
The fleet’s performance reached 96.6% compliance at the end of the first period of 2021, according to...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/panama-ship-registry-grows-3-2m-g-in-time-of-crisis/
Panama joins the Maritime anti-corruption network
PANAMA, NOVEMBER 30, 2020—-The Panama Ship Registry has joined the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) becoming part of the world’s largest group of maritime companies fighting for a better and corruption-free business environment.
“We are committed to supporting MACN in its vision of fair trade and a free-corruption maritime industry,” said Rafael Cigarruista, director of the Ship Registry.
“It is of utmost importance for the Ship Registry...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/11/30/panama-joins-the-maritime-anti-corruption-network/