Panama updates Procedures for Port State Control Inspections

The Panama Maritime Authority has issued the merchant marine circular addressed to recognized organizations, ship-owners/operators, legal representatives of Panamanian flagged vessels, Panamanian merchant marine consulates, Segumar regional offices, ASI inspectors, Port State Control inspectors, shipping companies, and other flag customers.

This document, issued on October 24th, 2022, explains the updated Procedures for Port State Control Inspections.

For more information, please see the links below:

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS (AVAILABLE ONLY TO SUBSCRIBERS):

Procedure for Port State Control (PSC), 2021

Guidelines for appeals process against Port State Control deficiencies/detentions

Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian Vessels