Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Date: Immediate
Dear All,
This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Merchant Marine Notice 04/2026 issued by Panama Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies identified by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) on Panamanian-flagged vessels arriving at or operating within United States jurisdictional waters in 2025, with the objective of mitigating detention risk, enhancing vessel safety, and maintaining the high-performance standing of the Panama Ship Registry.
Applicability
1) All vessels flying the Panamanian flag, regardless of size, type, or trading area, that have undergone PSC inspections or detentions in arriving at or operating within United States ports.
2) Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Legal Representatives, and Port Agents responsible for vessel compliance, navigation safety, and port operations.
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For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Panama Martime Authority at psc@amp.gob.pa.