Maritime Technical Certificates in Panama
Civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage, 2001 (BCC) (Vessels with 1000GRT or above)
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (BCC), was created to ensure that suitable, prompt, and efficient compensation is available to individuals who suffer damage caused by spills of oil when carried as fuel in ship´s bunkers.
The Republic of Panama has adopted the Convention through Law No. 7 of January 14, 2009.
This Convention states that vessels of 1000GT and above must carry a Bunker Convention Certificate (BCC).
Requirements
- Copy of a Blue Card for Bunker Convention issued by a P&I Club approved by the Republic of Panama. The list of approved P&I Clubs can be found in the following link: Lista de clubes P&I aprobados
- The Blue Card must also indicate the Name and Address of the Principal Place of Business of the ship owner, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage.
Procedure
Once the requirements are received, the Panamanian Maritime Authority will issue the certificate in digital format between 24 to 48 hours.
Order
Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (BCC)
(Vessels with 1000GT or above)
Removal of wrecks, 2007 (WRC) (Vessels with 300 GRT or above)
Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 provides a set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effecient removal of wrecks located beyond the territorial sea. The Republic of Panama has adopted the Convention through Law No. 26 of May 4, 2015.
This Convention states that vessels of 300GT and above are required to carry a WRC certificate confirming insurance as it is required by the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (WRC).
Requirements
- Copy of a Blue Card for Wreck Removal issued by a P&I Club approved by the Republic of Panama. The list of approved P&I Clubs can be found in the following link: Lista de clubes P&I aprobados
- The Blue Card must also indicate the Name and Address of the Principal Place of Business of the ship owner in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 of the Nairobi Convention.
Procedure
Once the requirements are received, the Panamanian Maritime Authority will issue the certificate in digital format between 24 to 48 hours.
Order
(Vessels with 300 GRT or above)
Declaration of maritime labour compliance part I (DMLC PART I) (Vessels with 500 GRT or above engaging in international voyages)
The Republic of Panama has adopted the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 through Law No. 2 of January 6, 2009.
Vessels with a gross tonnage of 500 GT or more, engaged in international voyages, and those with a gross tonnage equal or over 500 GT with a Panamanian flag and operating from a port, or between ports from another country, must have on board and in a visible place a copy of the Maritime Labour Convention and the Maritime Labour Certificate complemented with the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, which consists of two parts, DMLC-Part I and DMLC-Part II.
Requirements
- Financial Security for Repatriation (Maritime Labour Convention 2006, A2.5.2).
- Financial Security for Shipowner Responsibility (Maritime Labour Convention 2006, A4.2.1).
- The list of approved P&I Clubs can be found in the following link: List of Approved P&I Clubs
Procedure
Once the requirements are received, the Panamanian Maritime Authority will issue the certificate in digital format between 24 to 48 hours.
Order
Compliance Part I (DMLC PART I)
Minimum safe manning certificate (Passenger and cargo vessels of more than 200GRT)
The Minimum Safe Manning Certificate corresponds to the number of qualified and experienced seafarers necessary for the safety and security of the ship, cargo, passengers, and crew and for the protection of the marine environment.
Every Passenger and Cargo Vessel of more than 200 GRT registered under the Panamanian Flag shall have on board a Minimum Safe Manning Certificate.
Requirements
- Minimum Safe Manning Application duly completed. (Attached)
- Valid Safety Management Certificate (at least interim), or Company´s DOC copy along with Statement of Commitment from Shipowner/operator if the Safety Management Certificates has not been issued.
- For vessels which ISM code is not applicable, we will require the Statement of Commitment from the Shipowner or Manager.
Procedure
Once the requirements are received, the Panamanian Maritime Authority will issue the certificate in digital format between 24 to 48 hours.
Order
(Passenger and Cargo Vessels of more than 200GRT)
Continuous synopsis record (CSR) (Vessels who apply the SOLAS regulation XI-1 regulation 5)
The Continuous Synopsis Record ( CSR ) is a certificates which provides record of the history of the vessel with respect to information including the vessel’s previous names, ownership, classification societies, and administrations/organizations issuing the ISM Code Safety Management Certificate.
Vessels should obtain the required Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) on board the Panamanian flagged vessels and will be subject to review by Port State Control (PSC) Authorities.
The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) can be issued for the following motives:
- New Registry
- Ceased CSR
- Duplicated
- Corrections
Requirements
- Document of Compliance (DOC) or Interim DOC issued by a Recognized Organization.
Procedure
Once the requirements are received, the Panamanian Maritim Authority will issue the certificate in digital format between 24 to 48 hours.
Order
(Vessels who apply the SOLAS Regulation XI-1 Regulation 5)
(CSR)
(Ceased)
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