Panama issues new ASI questionnaire for fire safety and ISM

The Panama Maritime Authority has issued a marine notice regarding the annual safety inspection (ASI) – FIRE SAFETY and ISM questionnaire.

The notice was published on 1 February 2023 and the purpose is to provide information to ship owners, operators, and masters about the new questionnaire.

The new ASI questionnaire determines the level of compliance with the FIRE SAFETY and ISM to prepare the ships for the Port State Control Concentrate Inspection Campaign, which will be held from September 1st until November  31st of 2023.

The Flag State Inspectors will perform the additional survey based on this questionnaire, during the Annual Safety Inspection (ASI) from March 01st to August 31st of 2023.

For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:

Panama Flag Annual Safety Inspection (ASI) – Fire Safety and ISM Questionnaire