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The President of the Republic tours New Cruise
Terminal
First cruise ships expected to arrive in November
The President of the Republic concept, which means that tourists can The Cruise Terminal is built within an 88
Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, in company come to Panama to board their cruise hectare-area, with a natural reserve
of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) ships. The terminal can dock area, ample sectorized parking, stores,
Administator, Noriel Araúz and the simultaneously 2 cruise ships and will restaurants, high technology and a
Administrator of the Panama Tourism have the capacity to receive more than modern, comfortable, safe and attractive
Authority (ATP), Iván Eskildsen, toured 5,000 passengers, with the highest infrastructure for visitors.
the facilities of the new $136M-Panama standards of quality and safety", The 343m-long and 36m-wide- terminal
Cruise Terminal which will boost the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) is equipped with the best land and
country's tourism sector. Administrator, Noriel Araúz said. maritime facilities; it will allow
passengers and cruise operators to
During the inspection of the construction, "This terminal is an attraction that will
enjoy their stay; and can receive vessels
the officials could verify the state of the contribute to boost the cruise industry
of up to 360 meters in length.
works, 80% complete, that will allow the and tourism nationally and
new terminal to begin operations in internationally since it will become the The Panama Cruise Terminal is a reality
November. first cruise port built in the Pacific sector, that will place Panama at the forefront of
giving Panama a strategic position", the industry, offering a new tourist
"For the month of November, we expect commented the Administrator of the destination, reactivating the economy
the arrival of the first cruise ships to this Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), Ivan and attracting thousands of visitors.
terminal, based on a Home Port Eskildsen.
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PANAMA LEADS IN BULK CARGO VESSEL REGISTRATION
Shipowners show their trust in Panama's Ship Registry
The Panama Ship Registry is the largest the most favorable option for ship The performance of the Panamanian
in the world since 1993. This year, most owners thanks to the country´s legal fleet at the end of July 2021 remains at
of the vessels that entered the security, the 24/7 attention and human 96.68% compliance in relation to the
Panamanian registry were Bulk Carrier resources´ level of professionalism and various Memoranda of Understanding;
vessels. Panama-flagged bulk carriers effort. in addition, the country remains on the
represent 22% of the world´s bulk carrier White Lists of the Paris MoU and Tokyo
fleet, with 2,725 vessels and 112.1M GT, Panama, as a flag state, has registered MoU.
according to the Clarksons Research. the 24 largest container ships in the
world, in relation to their cargo capacity, Panama has been part of the Maritime
Between January and August 2021, totaling 5.5M GT and having less than 2 Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) for
Panama has incorporated 218 years of construction. more than a year, reaffirming its
newly-built ships to its fleet, contributing commitment to be a transparent and
6.6 M GT, of which 61 vessels are from In the cruise ship segment, the Panama responsible registry with international
the bulk carrier segment. Ship Registry is among the three flags compliance.
most chosen by shipowners. The
Despite the pandemic caused by Panama fleet includes 42 cruise vessels
Covid-19, the Panamanian Registry is representing 3.4M GT.
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President Cor�zo thanks the World Bank for its
confidence in establishing its regional
headquarters in Panama
The President of the Republic, the bank's director for Central America The President explained to the World
Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, thanked the and the Dominican Republic. "Welcome Bank executives the government
World Bank for its confidence as he was to you and your family to Panama. This strategy to confront the pandemic, with
told by Word Bank´s vice president for is a country of good and noble people. balanced measures in health, economic
Latin America and the Caribbean, As President of the Republic, I welcome and social areas.
Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, that Panama you on behalf of all Panamanians," said
City will be the World Bank´s regional the President. In addition to Jaramillo and Kerf, Emmy
headquarters for Central America and Yokoyama, World Bank Senior Advisor
the Dominican Republic. During the meeting, they also discussed for the Vice Presidency of Latin America
Panama's Covid-19 vaccination and the Caribbean, also participated in
"I am grateful for the World Bank's process. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo said he the meeting.
confidence in Panama for establishing was extremely impressed by the number
the regional headquarters here. That is of people who have been vaccinated in President Cortizo Cohen was
an important proof of the World Bank´s such a short time. accompanied by the Minister of
trust in Panama," said President Cortizo Economy and Finance, Héctor
Cohen during a meeting with the World President Cortizo Cohen highlighted Alexander, and Saleh Asvat, Executive
Bank's vice president for Latin America that Panama has enough vaccines for Secretary of the Public-Private
and the Caribbean. all the population with the application of Partnership (PPP).
vaccines from two pharmaceutical
President Cortizo Cohen welcomed companies, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
Jaramillo and Michel Kerf, who will be
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The General Directorate of Merchant Marine is
con�nuously improving its Quality Management System
During 2021 first semester, a total of four platform, and the compliance with the staff of SEGUMAR's International
internal audits have been carried out in national and international regulations. Headquarters in Imabari (Japan) and
remote (virtual) mode to the the Directorate General’s, with a total of
International headquarters of Segumar The Directorate General of Merchant
15 participants.
in Dubai, London, Singapore and Miami, Marine plans in the coming months of
completing the program of this year first July and August, to complete the remote
The use of communication tools, in
semester. internal audits of Segumar's
addition to connectivity and the
international headquarters at Imabari
implementation of all digitalized
The audits showed the commitment of (Japan) and Houston (US), and
platforms, demonstrate the
the technical and administrative staff at completes the internal audit at the
Management’s capacity at meeting the
SEGUMAR's international headquarters of the Directorate General
Panama Ship Registry customers’
headquarters, becoming opportunities of Merchant Marine, in Panama.
needs and expectations.
to improve and verify the conformity of
the vessels’ technical certification Training sessions have also addressed
process, the service of its e-Segumar quality management issues and given to
Tecnology
& Innovation
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Panama supports construc�on of vessels
using alterna�ve fuels
The Panama Maritime Authority Panama's Permanent Mission to the MARPOL requirements, by 2020,
(AMP), as a responsible flag, is International Maritime Organization Panama was to issue declarations
attentive for the protection of the (IMO), has participated in various for 4,811 ships, according to AMP
environment, complies with meetings on responsible maritime data, within the scope of the
international regulations and industry and was present in the requirements of the 22nd regulation
participates in various international proposals on medium and long-term of Annex VI of the MARPOL
on the subject. measures as a follow-up to the convention.
IMO's initial strategy on Greenhouse In accordance with the amendments
The Panama Ship Registry, to Gases (GHG) and the supporting to Annex VI of the MARPOL
promote the construction of work arrangements, during which: Convention on the collection of Fuel
environmental-friendly ships, offers the work plan for the development of Consumption data for 2020, the
the incentive “Eco Ship” for medium and long-term measures Panama Ship Registry achieved
shipowners who want to register was approved and the ISWG-GHG optimum compliance in the issuance
their vessels in Panama. 10 was requested to use this work of the Declarations corresponding to
plan as a basis and guidance for its fleet, which in turn were reported
“Eco Ship” incentive allows future work on the consideration of in the IMO's Global Integrated
shipowners that can demonstrate specific proposals for medium and Maritime Information System
corporate social responsibility long-term measures. (GISIS).
programs focused on the reduction It is important to mention that the Fuel consumption data are
of atmospheric or sea pollution, to Republic of Panama was one of the fundamental information for
enjoy this type of benefits. co-sponsoring States of this decision-making regarding the
The vessels must comply with the proposal (MEPC 76/7/10) along with adoption of effective and efficient
following provision: the percentage Australia, Canada, Croatia, measures to reduce greenhouse gas
of the Energy Efficiency Design Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, emissions.
Index (EEDI) obtained must not be India, Jamaica, Japan, Liberia, For calendar year 2021, it is
greater than the percentage of the Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Republic estimated that this indicator will
required EEDI; percentage of Korea, Singapore, Spain, remain in high compliance.
calculated by Panama-Segumar's Sweden, United Arab Emirates, The respect of international
technicians, based on the prescribed United States and Vanuatu. standards and care for the
EEDI Reduction Factors, during the Regarding the collection of fuel oil environment is a very important
time established for each of the consumption data applying to ships issue and part of the Registry's
phases. of 5000 GT or larger according to constant improvement process.
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Cruise ship Star Breeze, captained by a Panamanian,
inaugurates the 2021-2022 cruise season in Panama
economy by generating income and
providing new job opportunities in
the regions that are visited, favoring
tourism, transportation, restaurants,
tour operators, etc.
It also boosts the country's image
The cruise ship Star Breeze, of the disembarkation operations". and strengthens its position in the
US line Windstar Cruises, that maritime, port and logistics sector
operates small luxury cruises in The first officer and the 5 worldwide, sectors that have not
Europe, South Pacific, the Panamanian crew members were stopped working in spite of the
Caribbean and Central America, selected to embark as they met the pandemic, and which are one of the
inaugurated the 2021-2022 cruise required profile, in terms of fundamental pillars of the
season in Panama. The cruise ship, competencies as well as knowledge Panamanian economy.
thanks to the efforts of the Panama of the English language and joined
Maritime Authority (AMP), embarked the crew of the cruise ship, whose The AMP is promoting job
a first officer and 5 Panamanian Captain Ricardo Pinzón is also opportunities for Panamanian
crew members in the port of Panamanian. seafarers, demonstrating that
Cristobal, province of Colon. Panama is focused on providing the
During the welcome ceremony for Panama is showing the world that by international maritime industry with
crew and passengers, the Secretary working as a team, in a officers, cadets and junior personnel
General of the AMP, Elvia Bustavino public-private partnership, with high-level professional training,
said "we are extremely proud that complying with the established competitive and at the forefront of
this cruise line has chosen Panama biosecurity measures, a safe technological requirements that
as its Home Port for all its reactivation of the cruise season is ensure safe and reliable maritime
passengers´ embarkation and achieved, directly stimulating the transport.
Experience is our strength
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Shipping Companies interested in boarding
Panamanian seafarers
Capt. Juan Maltez, Director of Seafarers, with representatives of Candina group and Mitsui O.S.K Lines
The Republic of Panama, through the shipping company, since several years, Japan to establish a bilateral recognition
Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), is has a similar agreement with the between the two countries with respect
centered on promoting the placement of Panama International Maritime to the 1/10 rule of the STCW
Panamanian officers and cadets in the University (UMIP). Convention, 78 Amended, that will
international maritime industry. Those provide opportunity for Panamanian
seafarers possess high-level The company agreed, to provide seafarers to embark on ships flying the
professional training, competitiveness opportunities for Panamanian cadets Japanese flag.
and are at the forefront of technological and officers for the months of October
requirements that guarantee safe and and November since it wants to increase The AMP and the Candina Group
reliable maritime transportation, favoring its Panamanian personnel on board. At agreed upon signing of a Memorandum
the image of the country and the the moment, there are 28 Panamanian of Understanding that will define a
competence of its seafarers. officers and 2 cadets who are finishing comprehensive cooperation framework
their time at sea for obtaining the for creating academic type actions on
The Directorate General of Seafarers officer's license. The AMP is executing board ships and the promotion of job
(DGGM), seeking job opportunities, has its role as manager to concrete this job opportunities for Panamanian officers,
held important meetings with opportunity. cadets and junior staff.
internationally renowned shipping
companies interested in embarking The Resolution ADM No. 017-2021 of The Candina Group offered, starting
Panamanian seafarers such as Mitsui February 24, 2021, issued by the August 27, 7 job vacancies for
O.S.K Lines (MOL) and Candina Group. institution, grants a discount incentive to Panamanian crew members and the
shipping companies of up to fifty percent Group expects to have for November, 50
(50%) on the current rate for technical vacancies for Panamanian junior staff.
The meeting with Mitsui O.S.K.Lines documentation services for foreign
addressed various issues, including the seafarers working on board of Candina Group is one of the most
possibility of developing and signing a Panama-flagged vessels and embarking prestigious companies in management,
Memorandum of Cooperation (MoU) officers and cadets of Panamanian training and screening of marine
between the AMP and MOL, aiming at nationality. personnel at international level. It
formalizing shipping opportunities currently manages a team of more than
offered to Panamanian seafarers, and Also, it was announced that Panama will 1,200 onboard professionals.
expanding benefits to other maritime soon sign a cooperation agreement with
universities with nautical careers. The
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MARITIME AUTHORITY 3rd Edition - 2021
Merchantt Marine Circular
Me Circular - Augustt 2021
Title Number Update
Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag,
according to the STCW´78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations. MMC-268 August 2021
Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO). MMC-206 August 2021
Liis
st of Apprro
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ved P&I Clubss///IInsure
rerrs
s. MMC-202 August 2021
Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and
repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear.
gear.
r MMC-258 August 2021
Merchant Marine No�ce - August 2021
Title Number Release
Persian gulf – strait of hormuz - Gulf of Oman. MMN-01/2021 August 2021
AMSA - focused inspection campaign - Safety of Navigation. MMN-17/2021 August 2021
Merchant Marine Circular - September 2021
Title Number Update
Continuous synopsis record (CSR) Adopted by the Panama Maritime Authority MMC-325 Sept 2021
Radio Accounting Authorities and Point Service Activations MMC-169 Sept 2021
Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing,
overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear. MMC-258 Sept 2021
Technical E-Certificates onboard. MMC-368 Sept 2021
Merchant Marine No�ce - September 2021
Title Number Release
SEGUMAR offices contact points
(24/7 COVERAGE) MMN-18/2021 Sept 2021
Routeing measures other than traffic separation schemes – Danish waters MMN-19/2021 Sept 2021
New reporting requirements for foreign flag vessels entering China MMN-20/2021 Sept 2021
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