Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: Immediate
Dear All,
This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Merchant Marine Circular MMC-407 in order to provide guidance to users of Panama Ship Registry regarding the requirements applicable to vessels after their registration under the Panama Ship Registry.
Scope
In according with the provisions of item 25 of Article 30 of Decree Law No. 7 of February 10, 1998, as amended by Article 187 of Law No. 57 of August 6, 2008, one of the functions of the General Directorate of Merchant Marine is to perform Flag State functions and enforce applicable regulations on Panamanian and foreign-registered vessels operating within jurisdictional waters.
Such enforcement shall be carried out in accordance with national legal standards and the international conventions ratified by the Republic of Panama, particularly in matters related to maritime safety, navigational safety, maritime security, and the prevention and control of marine pollution, as well as relevant international guidelines and codes applicable to the Flag State.
The Republic of Panama has adopted several International Maritime Conventions through different national laws with the aim of preserving the safety of life at sea, preventing pollution, and ensuring the security of vessels registered under the Panamanian flag.
For the full text please follow the link below.
Merchant Marine Circular MMC-407
For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Panama Maritime Authority at cumplimientodgmm@amp.gob.pa.
PHOENIX REGISTER OF SHIPPING
