The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) wants to emphasize that the measures adopted through MMN-003-2020 Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates, on the extension of employment agreements for seafarers were implemented to safeguard their rights and working conditions during this health crisis (COVID-19). Panama has, responsibly, taken various actions with the purpose of establishing mechanisms, […]

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Effective response to seafarers from 25 different countries

To benefit Panamanian Seafarers

The Director of the General Directorate of Seafarers, Captain Juan Maltez, declared that “The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has been able to process the repatriation of some 3,690 passengers and crew members from around the world, including Panamanians that were on board different kinds of ships within Panamanian waters since last March. In dealing with […]

PANAMA SUPPORTS IMO DECISION BY DESIGNATING SEAFARERS AS “KEY WORKERS” The Republic of Panama, with a view to international maritime development, plays a very important role in the global logistics platform through the responsible administration of its merchant fleet and its port system, in the training of seafarers who sail aboard its ships and in […]

The Civil Aeronautical Authority in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health has made the decision to extend for 30 days more the suspension of arrivals and departures of all international flights to Panama as of Wednesday April 22 at 11:59 pm.