The purpose of this circular is to reiterate that the general directorate of seafarers, through circular dggmucyc0142014 and merchant marine circular no. The provisional certificates cts are valid for 3 months, time enough to receive the seaman. About us maritime training and certification centre. 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. Seafarers certification under panama pharaohs marine. Seafarers certification under panama certificates of competency under panama. This exclusion was added to this circular in march 20 itself and latest revision to this circular in august 20 is about type of panama license these excluded category of people need to. We can further assist you in obtaining the relevant endorsement coe of the honduran coc by other flag administration i. Please note that according to new policy the panama maritime authority do not cary out assessments and do not. The consulate of panama in new york is quintessentially a maritime consulate, and we are able to fulfill all your requirements. Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate general. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services.
Issuance of panama national licenses coc pma certification. Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from seafarers licence, education, ugf3. As a sea farer bearing the panamanian flag a ship owner has certain rights too after obtaining the license. 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. Requirements for obtaining a panamanian license as deck. Requirements for endorsement consulate of panama in hong. Please find below the requirements to apply in the consulate general of panama in london. 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. 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.
Crew department embassy and consulate general of panama. For further information regarding panama coc or panama coc upgradation, get in touch with girikmaritime experts for professional guidance. Seafarer licenses panarnanians living abroad who at some time have carried a personal panamanian identity. Hadid and our training center yak, at the opening ceremony of the new panamanian seafarer documentation office in mumbai, india.
With the merchant marine title you may obtain panamanian title from the panama maritime authority with the similar rank only. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. 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. 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. 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. Medical form panamanian doctors recognized by the panama maritime authority. Residents must apply for a panamanian drivers license. The seafarers international union, atlantic, gulf, lakes and inland waters, aflcio, represents professional united states merchant mariners sailing aboard u. Introduction we provide panamanian licenses and endorsemnets for all seafarers working on board of panamanian flag vessels. 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. 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. Seafarers licenses consulate general of panama in new york.
Mtcc panama our maritime training center is authorized to deliver imo courses to seafarers of any nationality, wether in our premises or in any other location or country at the applicants best convenience. Cms facilitates not only the requests of ship owners for the maritime industry, but also the seafarers. The consulate of panama in london monday to friday from 9. Sertracen is the entity contracted by the government of panama for the issuance of drivers licenses. Stcw and uscg approved training programs for the professional mariners in panama city fl.
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. Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate. What are the types of stcw certificates and coc for seafarers. Crew department embassy and consulate general of panama in. 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. 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. 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. Panama renewal as noncontracting cooperating member of the western and central pacific fisheries commission wcpfc. Having a panamanian coc is important for seafarers wiling to extend their job opportunities since. The panama maritime authority, through the directorate general of seafarers. Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn03. We have provided a help guide below outlining the role of each rank onboard and the minimum entry requirements. Crude oil tanker, cruise liner, oil products tanker,offshore supply vessel, oil products tanker, tug boat. 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.
Certificate of competency and endorsement consulate general of. 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. There are very few organizations that take into consideration the interest of the seafarer and cms is one such organization. Panama and philippines signed on mutual agreement seaman. 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. Shipping regulations and guidance reference flag state. You can apply for a panama flag registry, seafarers license, cdc or coc renewal here. These standards are set by each national administration, but as a minimum, they should reflect stcw standards and stcw code. What is a coc or certificate of competence competentency. Requirements for endorsement consulate of panama in hong kong. Procedure for issuance of panama title endorsement pma. Circular dggmucyc02220 where the republic of panama established that. Seafarers licence, ugf3,mayavanti complax,new railway.
Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn032020. When graduated you are issued a title as a merchant marine officer from your country. The closest second to panama is liberia with 2,300 registered vessels. 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 cdc apply panama coc upgradation coe watchkeeping. Minimum requirements for seafarers clyde marine recruitment. Ship registry in panama more ships, boats, and vessels are registered under the panama flag than in any other country in the world. Renewal and upgrade of panama certificate of competency. Apart from the training courses, maritime institute of technology also helps. 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. Guidelines for vessels on the lowering or launching of lifeboat at the anchorages. Seafarers are required to hold specialist maritime certification to work at sea. The certificates you are required to hold depend on your rank, responsibilities. Samples of seafarers documentation issued through the manual system and the seafarers automated application system saa of the panama maritime authority.
Crew department introduction we provide panamanian licenses and endorsemnets for all seafarers working on board of panamanian flag vessels. 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. 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. Over 8,100 vessels are registered as panamanian vessels, fishing boats, yachts, cargo ships, and tankers. Our consulate is authorized to issue transitory certificates of competency ctrt entitling applicants to work aboard a panamanian. Faqs to implementation of solas regulations vi2 on verified gross mass of containers. 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. 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. At the consulate we can issue the temporal certification ct and request the seamen book to one of our regional offices. Our team of specialists takes special pride in its reputation as the most efficient onestop maritime consulate. Seafarer s license today, ship owners and managers face huge problems in meeting the stcw requirements regarding endorsements and certification of officers and crew.
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. Seafarers license today, ship owners and managers face huge problems in meeting the stcw requirements regarding endorsements and certification of officers and crew. Seafarer licenses consulate general of panama in new york. Under the stcw convention, all seafarers need to meet minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved seagoing service. Panama maritime group maritime certificate course marine. Seafarers certification under panama pharaohs marine consultants.
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. 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. 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. Undeniable assistance is provided to seafarers in obtaining the full term coc or a coe, together with the seaman discharge book. Certificate of competency and endorsement toronto panama consulate. Application can then be processed for a honduran seafarers license coc. Panama maritime authority merchant marine notice, mmn032020 reg coronavirus and seafarers employment.
Obtaining a panamanian seafarers license is a quick and simple process. Mtcc is a maritime training centre created by the late dr. Panama certificates of competency and endorsement, seaman. We assist you in processing a panama seaman book in the shortest possible time. Panama maritime training services stcw courses as amended. Consulate general of panama in hamburg consulado general. Seafarers license consulate of panama in hong kong. 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. 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. 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. New certificates of competency is exclusively issued for panamanians, however existing seafarers holding panamanian cocs can still renew their licenses on. 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.
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. Maritime section consulate general of panama in new york. Medical form foreign doctors recognized by their respective administrations. Requirements embassy and consulate general of panama in. In order to obtain a panamanian license as deck or engineer officer you must obtain a degree in a maritime university. 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.
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