Panama Circular MMC-344 restricts recognition of seafarer documentation from certain STCW States Parties to the 1978 convention.
Merchant Marine Circular MMC-344 issued by the Panama Maritime Authority outlines specific restrictive measures related to the recognition of seafarers' technical documentation issued by other Maritime Administrations of States Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended. The Circular is directed at all relevant parties involved with the Panama Ship Registry, including seafarers, ship owners/operators, maritime training centers, medical practitioners, consulates, brokers, and others engaged in the handling of seafarer documentation.
Purpose of the Circular:
The purpose of this Circular is to inform all stakeholders about the Panama Maritime Authority’s decision to impose restrictive measures on the recognition of certain seafarer documentation. Specifically, the PMA will limit the endorsement of Certificates of Competency (CoC), Certificates of Proficiency (CoP), and other related documentation issued by the Maritime Administrations of States Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended. These measures aim to ensure the integrity and standards of the Panama Ship Registry.
Scope:
The measures outlined in this Circular apply to a wide range of stakeholders. This includes seafarers, ship owners, operators, companies flying the Panamanian flag, maritime administrations from States Parties to the STCW Convention, recognized organizations (ROs), private consulates of the Republic of Panama, brokers, and offices authorized to
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