July, 2022 Istanbul, TÜRKIYE GMCG (GLOBAL MARITIMME CONSULTANT GROUP) Law firm, Panama’s third largest maritime law firm, has opened a new independent and exclusive office in Istanbul, Türkiye. Since 1996,…
Panama supports the IMO/MEPC 77 Meeting PANAMA-February 22, 2022-The Permanent Mission of Panama to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) participated in the seventy-seventh Marine Environment Protection Meeting (MEPC 77) held…
AMP carries out Maritime Labor Inspections to verify working and living conditions on board The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the Department of Maritime Labor Affairs of the General Directorate…
Hot Port News from GAC Canal’s contribution to CO2 reduction 09 Feb 2022, Panama Canal, PanamaThe Panama Canal contributed to the reduction of 16 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions…
General Directorate of Seafarers, from the Panama Maritime Authority Memo 2020-2021 Through the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM), from the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), the application and due compliance with…
Panama wins re-election at IMO Council Category A 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…
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…
Panama signs the Gulf of Guinea Declaration PANAMA-June 16, 2021- Panama has signed the Declaration of the Gulf of Guinea, a document calling for further action, through a wide range…
Panama Canal Authority postpones planned price hike following calls from shipping industry 14 April 2021, Singapore – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced that it will postpone price increases…
Svitzer Americas opens new regional HQ in Panama COPENHAGEN, 14 April 2021: The Panama Design Center (PDC) is welcoming new residents, as Svitzer Americas opens its new regional headquarters in Panama City as part…
Panama reaffirms its commitment to international compliance PANAMA – April 12, 2021— The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), the entity responsible for the administration of the Panama Ship Registry, has bolstered…
Hot Port News from GAC 15-Mar-2021 COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS’ OPERATIONS AT RLC PORTRas Laffan, Qatar CLOSURE OF ONE BIG LOCKKiel Canal, Germany REVISED BERTHING POLICY AND TARIFF…
Fewer currencies, please, Analysing the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting Tuesday 9 March 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.10.2 Commentary: Fewer currencies, please By Steve Hanke in Baltimore Before the rise…
AMP supports Seafarers on Panamanian Flag vessels and nationals of foreign flags The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM), has been managing various actions in…
Panama Ship Registry closes 2020 with 230m gt PANAMA-January 12, 2021—The Panama Ship Registry has reached 230,577,081 GT with 8,516 vessels, a growth of 6.22% compared to 217,083,822 GT at…
Panama Maritime Review – 20 Year Anniversary Issue Read Panama Maritime Review 2020/21 The 2020/21 edition of the Panama Maritime Review marks the 20th anniversary of this annual publication written…
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…
Hot Port News from GAC 28-Nov-2020 WORLD HOLIDAYS: 29 NOVEMBER-12 DECEMBER 2020Worldwide World Holidays: 29 November-12 December 2020Saturday, November 28, 2020, Worldwide Public holidays around the world in the coming two…
Hot Port News from GAC 14-Nov-2020 WORLD HOLIDAYS: 15-28 NOVEMBER 2020 Worldwide World Holidays: 15-28 November 2020 Saturday, November 14, 2020, Worldwide Public holidays around the world in the coming…
Hot Port News from GAC 11-Sep-2020 MODIFICATIONS TO TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM RULES FOR NEOPANAMAX VESSELS Panama Canal, Panama Modifications to Transit Reservation System Rules for Neopanamax vessels Friday, September 11,…
Hot Port News from GAC 02-Sep-2020 CREW CHANGES TO COMMENCE, WITH RESTRICTIONS Freeport, Bahamas INCREASE OF THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED DRAFT FOR NEOPANAMAX VESSELS Panama Canal, Panama HURRICANE LAURA PORT CONDITION…
Hot Port News from GAC 01-Sep-2020 UPDATED TRAVEL GUIDELINES Bahamas USE OF ACCOMMODATION LADDERS FITTED WITH TRAPDOORS Panama Canal, Panama TEMPORARY RELIEF MEASURES EXTENDED TO YEAR-END Panama Canal, Panama VESSEL…
Panama: Becoming the Americas’ Leading Maritime Hub 27 08 2020 – 9:00 Panama Time – 16:00 CET Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of WISTA Panama, Mare Forum and WISTA Panama will…
The Panama Maritime Authority regrets the bulk carrier “Wakashio”‘s grounding and fuel spill PANAMA – AUGUST 12, 2020—- The Panama Ship Registry deeply regrets the fuel spill on the…
Panama: Becoming the Americas’ Leading Maritime Hub 27 08 2020 – 10:00 EST – 16:00 CET Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of WISTA Panama, Mare Forum and WISTA Panama will host…