Seafarers

Panama Maritime Authority's Certification Department is responsible for reviewing, certifying, and issuing technical documents for officers and ratings that work aboard Panama flag vessels.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT

• Advising clients on special qualifications and endorsements that requires strict compliance of the STCW' 78, as amended

• Eliminating fraudulent crew certification applications and reducing illegal crew document duplication

• Evaluating and processing the applications of seafarer's documentation that must comply with the national provisions and the STCW' 78, as amended

The General Directorate of Seafarers has implemented the Seafarer's Automated Application System (SAA) designed to submit, complete, and well document STCW compliant seafarer's application. This tool will allow greater operational flexibility for shipowners and ship managers in saving money, personnel resource, and time.

Certification Department :

https://panamashipregistry.com/seafarers/steps-for-certification

Should you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us at ggarcia@mire.gob.pa