In case of seafarers of philippine nationality, the medical form must be issued by a doctor authorized by the panama maritime authority in the republic of philippines. Samples of seafarers documentation issued through the manual system and the seafarers automated application system saa of the panama maritime authority. Mtcc is a maritime training centre created by the late dr. Residents must apply for a panamanian drivers license. The panama maritime authority vide updated merchant marine notice mmn032020 copy attached has now informed that in those cases where crew change is not possible due to the. The closest second to panama is liberia with 2,300 registered vessels. All personnel working on board of a vessel with the panamanian flag is required to have a seaman book endorsement or temporal certification ct issued by the panamanian authorities. Panama renewal as noncontracting cooperating member of the western and central pacific fisheries commission wcpfc. Guidelines for vessels on the lowering or launching of lifeboat at the anchorages.
Issuance of panama national licensescoc assesment issue of panama title coc effective from the january 27th, 2011, directorate general of seafarers of panama maritime authority, has announced that panamanian title endorsement may only be issued to a seafarers by submitting a valid certificate of competence coc from the same country of. The international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 and again in 2010, sets those standards, governs the award of certificates and. Panama maritime authority through its consulates and authorized offices will provide you with a title endorsement with the same capacity, function, level, limitation and validity of the license attached to the application for panamanian title endorsement. Crew department introduction we provide panamanian licenses and endorsemnets for all seafarers working on board of panamanian flag vessels. Medical form panamanian doctors recognized by the panama maritime authority. What are the types of stcw certificates and coc for seafarers. Medical form foreign doctors recognized by their respective administrations. Issuance of panama national licensescoc assesment issue of panama title coc effective from the january 27th, 2011, directorate general of seafarers of panama maritime authority, has announced that panamanian title endorsement may only be issued to a seafarers by submitting a valid certificate of competence coc from the same country of the seafarers nationality. Obtaining a panamanian seafarers license is a quick and simple process. Procedure for issuance of panama title endorsement pma. Within the period of 90 days, our regional office will issue an endorsement of certificate of competency with the same capacity, function, level, limitations and validity of the license. Seafarers certification under panama pharaohs marine.
Issuance of honduras marine licenses coc and upgrade of rank of competence renewal and upgrade of panama certificate of competency having a panamanian coc is important for seafarers wiling to extend their job opportunities since panama has the largest registered fleet of ships in the world and panama coc is worldwide recognized by other flag administrations. New certificates of competency is exclusively issued for panamanians, however existing seafarers holding panamanian cocs can still renew their licenses on. All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the panamanian flag is required to have either a full term panama certificate of competency coc or a certificate of endorsement known as coe, cra, cdc for a coc issued by another flagstate, and a panamanian seaman discharge book. Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn032020. Sertracen is the entity contracted by the government of panama for the issuance of drivers licenses. The consulate of panama in london monday to friday from 9. Tourists visiting panama may drive with a valid drivers license from their home country for a period of 90 days. Panarnanians living abroad who at some time have carried a personal panamanian identity ard, whether they areolder or under age, may renew or process a duplicate through the consulates. The panama maritime authority, through the directorate general of seafarers dggm, notifies that as of november 1st 2001, merchant marine consulates will only accept application forms for title endorsement, complying with the 1995 amendments of the stcw 78 convention. These standards are set by each national administration, but as a minimum, they should reflect stcw standards and stcw code. Crew department embassy and consulate general of panama in.
Panama cdc apply panama coc upgradation coe watchkeeping. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. Seafarers licenses our consulate is authorized to issue transitory certificates of competency ctrt entitling applicants to work aboard a panamanian vessel for three months while their permanent panamanian license is processed. Making a good realtionship panama being the largest fleet by flag of registration in terms of dead weight tonnage dwt representing about 22% of the worlds total dwt, and the philippines being one of the biggest supplier of seafarers on merchant vessels for international trade which have an estimate of 30% of the worlds total of estimated 1. Requirements for endorsement consulate of panama in hong.
Hugo torrijos richa, the principal architect of modern panamanian shipping according to the fairplay magazine, in order to provide training and other services for seafarers. The panama maritime authority shall require shipowners using services of recruitment and placement of seafarers that are located in countries or territories where the maritime labour convention, 2006 applies, to make sure that those services comply with. The stcw convention requires parties to maintain registers of certificates and endorsements for masters and officers and to make information available on the status of such certificates and endorsements to other parties and companies which request verification of the authenticity and validity of certificates produced by seafarers. Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate general of. Panama and philippines signed on mutual agreement seaman. Seafarer licenses panarnanians living abroad who at some time have carried a personal panamanian identity.
Issuance of panama national licenses coc pma certification. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seamans service. Circular dggmucyc02220 where the republic of panama established that. Seafarers license today, ship owners and managers face huge problems in meeting the stcw requirements regarding endorsements and certification of officers and crew. At the consulate we can issue the temporal certification ct and request the seamen book to one of our regional offices. If you want to apply for honduras documents then as honduras being imo white list approved flag state hence all issued certificates are endorsable with other white listed flags as. When graduated you are issued a title as a merchant marine officer from your country. Certificate of competency and endorsement toronto panama consulate website informative tool useful to our citizens and to all those in need of the services that this consulate offers. Universal maritime documentation inc is a company established in panama city, republic of panama specialized in seafarers certification based on sea experience in order to process panama coc as well as belize cdc with proper certificates as per stcw 95 as 2010 amendments. Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn032020 reg coronavirus and seafarers employment. You can apply for a panama flag registry, seafarers license, cdc or coc renewal here. About us maritime training and certification centre. What is a coc or certificate of competence competentency. Assesment issue of panama title coc effective from the january 27th, 2011, directorate general of seafarers of panama maritime authority, has announced that panamanian title endorsement may only be issued to a seafarers by submitting a valid certificate of competence coc from the same country of the seafarers nationality.
Seafarers certification under panama pharaohs marine consultants. Requirements for obtaining a panamanian license as deck officer or engineer. Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from seafarers licence, education, ugf3. At the consulate we can assist you or your seafarers obtaining the full term coc or a coe, together. New format for seafarers license july 2008 164 guidelines on early assessment of hull damage and possible need for abandonment of bulk carriers, on board of panamanian flagged vessels july 2008 165 guidelines for periodic testing of immersion suits and antiexposure suit. Requirements embassy and consulate general of panama in. Introduction we provide panamanian licenses and endorsemnets for all seafarers working on board of panamanian flag vessels. Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate general. The consulate general of panama in hamburg assists in obtaining panamanian seafarers licences crew certificates provided the recognition of a national certificate of competency coc in the same capacity, function, level, limitations and validity of the licence issued under watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, as amended 1995 stcw. Requirements for obtaining a panamanian license as deck. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers stcw, 1978, as amended 1995 and 2010. A certificate of competence coc is issued and endorsed by the administration, for masters, officer and gmdss radio operators in accordance with the provisions of chapters ii, iii, iv or vii and entitles the lawful holder thereof to serve in the capacity and perform the functions. Issuance of honduras marine licenses coc and upgrade of rank of competence about us pma certification, inc is a company specialized in registration of any type of ships, obtaining of flag documents, statutory and class certifcates, or any other document or.
Seafarers licence, ugf3,mayavanti complax,new railway. Maritime section consulate general of panama in new york. We have provided a help guide below outlining the role of each rank onboard and the minimum entry requirements. Having a panamanian coc is important for seafarers wiling to extend their job opportunities since. In order to obtain a panamanian license as deck or engineer officer you must obtain a degree in a maritime university. Consulate general of panama in hamburg consulado general. Requirements for endorsement of certificate of competency. Stc was founded in 2002, with the compromise in maintaining a safe and secure environment and keeping our oceans clean, is what led stc, to participate in the training process of seafarers. Requirements for endorsement consulate of panama in hong kong. Renewal and upgrade of panama certificate of competency. Please find below the requirements to apply in the consulate general of panama in london. There are very few organizations that take into consideration the interest of the seafarer and cms is one such organization. Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate.
Hadid and our training center yak, at the opening ceremony of the new panamanian seafarer documentation office in mumbai, india. Apart from the training courses, maritime institute of technology also helps. Panama maritime group maritime certificate course marine. Seafarers are required to hold specialist maritime certification to work at sea. Cms facilitates not only the requests of ship owners for the maritime industry, but also the seafarers. Under the stcw convention, all seafarers need to meet minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved seagoing service. For further information regarding panama coc or panama coc upgradation, get in touch with girikmaritime experts for professional guidance. Having a panamanian coc is important for seafarers wiling to extend their job opportunities since panama has the largest registered fleet of ships in the world and panama coc is worldwide recognized by other flag administrations. The seafarers international union, atlantic, gulf, lakes and inland waters, aflcio, represents professional united states merchant mariners sailing aboard u. The panama maritime authority, through the directorate general of seafarers.
Mlc 2006 defines seafarer or seaman refers to any person, including the master, who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship. Any license for revalidate must have been issued by the maritime authority of a country within the white list published by the international maritime organisation. Seafarers license consulate of panama in hong kong. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Panama maritime training services stcw courses as amended. Seafarer licenses consulate general of panama in new york.
Issuance of honduras marine licenses coc and upgrade of rank of competence about us pma certification, inc is a company specialized in registration of any type of ships, obtaining of flag documents, statutory and class certifcates, or any other document or approval your vessel and company may need. Please note that according to new policy the panama maritime authority do not cary out assessments and do not. Our team of specialists takes special pride in its reputation as the most efficient onestop maritime consulate. Seafarers licenses consulate general of panama in new york. The provisional certificates cts are valid for 3 months, time enough to receive the seaman. As a sea farer bearing the panamanian flag a ship owner has certain rights too after obtaining the license. Our consulate is authorized to issue transitory certificates of competency ctrt entitling applicants to work aboard a panamanian. With the merchant marine title you may obtain panamanian title from the panama maritime authority with the similar rank only. We can further assist you in obtaining the relevant endorsement coe of the honduran coc by other flag administration i. Application can then be processed for a honduran seafarers license coc.
Shipping regulations and guidance reference flag state. Certificate of competency and endorsement toronto panama consulate. The consulate general of panama in hong kong will issue a certificate of transitional ctrt allows officers and ratings to work on board a panamanian vessel for a period no longer than 90 days with their home country license. This course is designed in compliance with the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers, stcw 78 as amended under the regulation vi 6, paragraphs 1. Seafarer s license today, ship owners and managers face huge problems in meeting the stcw requirements regarding endorsements and certification of officers and crew. Located at panama city fl, maritime institute of technology provides united states coast guard approved maritime training programs for the new aspirants as well as professional mariners in florida area and throughout the country.
Seafarers certification under panama certificates of competency under panama. Stcw and uscg approved training programs for the professional mariners in panama city fl. If the seafarer does not have a ship security officer certificate issued by a country within the imo white list, he will be titled by panama, but he should have an. We assist you in processing a panama seaman book in the shortest possible time. Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn03. Faqs to implementation of solas regulations vi2 on verified gross mass of containers. The consulate of panama in new york is quintessentially a maritime consulate, and we are able to fulfill all your requirements. The certificates you are required to hold depend on your rank, responsibilities. Crew department embassy and consulate general of panama. Undeniable assistance is provided to seafarers in obtaining the full term coc or a coe, together with the seaman discharge book. New certificates of competency is exclusively issued for panamanians, however existing seafarers holding panamanian cocs can still renew their licenses on the same rank under panama. Panama certificates of competency and endorsement, seaman.