Welcome to Panama Qualified
At Panama Qualified, we take pride in delivering comprehensive ship registration services from our strategic location in Central America’s premier maritime center. Our skilled team at Panama Qualified consists of thoroughly trained professionals with extensive experience, dedicated to guaranteeing your vessels meet international standards and regulations while improving both safety and operational performance of your maritime holdings. From single vessel owners to fleet managers, Panama Qualified stands ready to assist you with tailored, streamlined registration procedures and continuous compliance assistance.
The services offered by Panama Qualified cover everything from initial vessel registration and renewal through flag modifications and compliance oversight. We recognize how crucial precision and promptness are within the maritime industry, which explains why Panama Qualified delivers detailed guidance and complete documentation throughout each phase. With our deep understanding of Panama’s maritime legislation and international requirements, Panama Qualified serves as your reliable ally in safeguarding and enhancing the value of your ships, yachts, and maritime portfolios.
When you’re navigating complicated regulatory demands, arranging ownership transitions, or simply verifying that your vessels satisfy global compliance benchmarks, Panama Qualified remains available to assist you every step of the way. Our objective at Panama Qualified is providing you confidence that your assets fully comply with safety and environmental standards while optimizing operational effectiveness. Selecting Panama Qualified means you’re not merely obtaining a service – you’re establishing a partnership with a team invested in your maritime operations’ future success.
Our Services
SHIP REGISTRATION
Panama Qualified is open to all types of vessels including bulk carrier, cargo ships, tankers, containerships, passenger ships, fishing vessels, tugs, yachts, barges, MODUs and other ocean-going vessels.
VESSEL REGISTRATION
The office is completely empowered to process all applications for temporary and permanent registration of a vessel and including the registration of maritime Liens, issuance of seafarer endorsements, obtaining transcript of registry amongst many other Panama related vessel documentation.
ELIGIBILITY
There is no restriction in ownership as all foreign owned companies or individuals may register vessels under the Panama Flag.
MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Panama is a party to the STCW Convention, as amended and is on the IMO White List of countries that have given full effect to this Convention. There are no nationality restrictions.
SEAFARER ENDORSEMENTS
The Seafarers Department is responsible for the processing of seafarer documents in accordance with the STCW Convention and the monitoring of crew compliance on board all Panama registered vessels. Application for endorsement certificates can be made through our office and will be issued within a matter of 2 hours.
RECORDING OF TITLE AND MORTGAGE
The recording of title deeds, mortgages, liens and encumbrances or any other assignments relating to any registered vessel is governed by the Merchant Shipping Act.
About Us
Panama Qualified represents your specialist partner within the maritime sector. Following the Panama Ship Registry’s founding in 1917, Panama has evolved into the world’s largest open registry, featuring more than 9,100 registered vessels with combined tonnage reaching 222.6 million GRT. Our main office operates from Panama City, and we maintain our ISO 9002 certification alongside active participation in the IMO Audit Scheme.
We provide extensive services spanning vessel registration, crew certification, and safety inspections. Our Manning and Certification services impose no nationality limitations on officers or crew members, and we supply certification for seafarers from IMO “white listed” nations. Furthermore, fully qualified Panamanian seafarers and cadets remain readily available. Drawing on years of expertise, we remain committed to delivering prompt and dependable solutions for your complete maritime requirements, including processing more than 2,100 Panama Seafarer endorsement applications each year.
Over 2100 Panama Seafarer endorsement applications annually
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