1. SCOPE
This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Merchant Marine Notice-13/2026 by the Panama Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Notice is to notify all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the most frequent detainable deficiencies identified during Port State Control (PSC) inspections on Panamanian-flagged vessels within Italy jurisdictional waters (Paris MoU) during 2025, with the objective of mitigating detention risk, enhancing vessel safety, and maintaining the high-performance standing of the Panama Ship Registry.
2. APPLICABILITY
- All Panamanian-flagged vessels, regardless of size or type, calling at or operating within Italian ports.
- All Shipowners, Operators, and Masters responsible for ensuring the vessel’s seaworthiness and compliance with international maritime conventions.
The most frequently identified detainable deficiencies (with codes) include:
- Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) – 07125
- Fire drills – 04109
- Emergency source of power - Emergency generator – 04114
- Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions – 07105
- Fixed fire extinguishing installation – 07109
- Fire detection and alarm system – 07106
- Launching arrangements for survival craft – 11112
- Auxiliary engine – 13102
- Personal equipment for fire safety – 07111
- Fire pumps and its pipes – 07113
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For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Panama’s Navigation and Maritime Safety Department at psc@amp.gob.pa.