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LRIT conformance test for Panamanian flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in September 2025) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panamanian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1351 (dated 11 June 2025) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1351. -1. The circular applies to the following types of Panamanian flagged vessels, engaged on international voyages. (MMC-195, 4.1, 4.2) - All passenger ships - Cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical means - Offshore Support Vessels, Special Purpose Ships and Mobile Offshore UnitSTS Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged Ships
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) additionally revised their Merchant Marine Circular MMC-217 for Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations for Panamanian-flagged ships. Please note the following points on the Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged ships. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1358. The changes from ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1358 are as follows: Addition of References in Item 2 "Additional Requirements" Relevant Section: STS Operations Plan shall be developed taking into account IMO's "Manual on Oil Pollution, Section I, Prevention" as amended, and the ICS and OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases (2013). (To be continued)Fleet Risk Assessment (FRA) and Performance Accelerated Program (PMAP) for Panamanian vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority has newly issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-405 regarding Fleet Risk Assessment (FRA) and Performance Accelerated Program (PMAP) for Panamanian vessels. As a result, the previous Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380, which prescribed the measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance, has been repealed. The related survey, audit, and reporting procedures prescribed in MMC-380 have been replaced by those prescribed in MMC-405. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1326 (dated June 21, 2024). This is also to inform that, the designation of "Warning vessels" and "Critical vessels" as defined in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of MMC-405, as well as the instrThis Technical Information became null and void on 18 Nov 2025.
STS Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged Ships
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) revised their Merchant Marine Circular MMC-217 for Ship-to-ship (STS) operations for Panamanian-flagged ships. Please note the following points on the Ship-to-ship (STS) Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged ships 1. Applicability All Panamanian-flagged Oil Tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above, engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers (STS operations) wherever they are located except for followings: ･ Bunkering operations; ･ STS operations within the territorial sea or exclusive economic zone of Panama must follow the provisions of Resolution J.D. No. 038-2022 of 25 August 2022; ･ Oil transfer operations associated with fixed or floating platforms, including drilling rigs; ･ FPSOs used for the offshoCompliance with Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention) for Panamanian-flagged ships
Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention), the Panamanian Administration published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-386 (Rev.Jun/2025), which contains updated instructions. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information for shipowners and management companies on actions required regarding ship operations and ship recycling procedures in accordance with the Circular. -1. Development of the IHM Part I and Initial Surveys (Para. 6, 7) (1) New ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the New ship method and the IHM Initial Survey are required during the construction. (2) Existing ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the Expert method and the IHM IThis Technical Information became null and void on 4 Dec 2025.
LRIT conformance test for Panamanian flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in May 2025) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panamanian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1321 (dated 30 April 2024) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1321. -1. The circular applies to the following types of Panamanian flagged vessels, engaged on international voyages and constructed on or after 31 December 2008. (MMC-195, 4.1, 4.2) - All passenger ships - Cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical means - Offshore Support Vessels, SpeciaThis Technical Information became null and void on 7 Nov 2025.
Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority has updated the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. In this regard, the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297 (dated 22 May 2023) have been revised accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297. With this update, the following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on PSC results in the last twenty-four (24) months, regardless of its age 2. Each vessel older than ten (10) years of construction and considered with a high risk factor by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Paris MOThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Jun 2025.
LRIT conformance test for Panama flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in March 2024) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panama flagged ships. Therefore, contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1301 (dated 6 July 2023) have been revised. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1301. - The LRIT conformance test shall be carried out within one year from the initial/latest conformance test, in addition to cases of all new installations. To comply with this annual conformance test, Panamanian vessels shall follow the timetable as below: (1) Vessels having the conformance test completed prior to 31 December 2018, should complete the test before the end of SeptemThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Apr 2024.
LRIT conformance test for Panama flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (May 2023) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panama flagged ship. The revised circular added points 13., 14. and 15. mainly with the aim of greater control of the Panamanian Fleet (LRIT). Major revised parts from the previous version are as follows. - The LRIT conformance test shall be carried out within one year from the initial/latest conformance test, in addition to cases of all new installations, changes of flag and change of owner. To comply with this annual conformance test, Panamanian vessels shall follow the timetable as below: (1) Vessels having the conformance test completed prior to 31 December 2018, should complete the test before the end of SepCarriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-144 (April 2023) regarding the implementation of the carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship. The followings are major revised parts from the No. TEC-1289. The requirement for carriage of immersion suits for use during drills is NOT amended. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1289. - For immersion suit and anti-exposure suit, air pressure test is to be conducted at three years intervals, and annually for suits over ten years of age according to MSC/Circ.1114. Air pressure test for suits over ten years of age is required from the next periodical survey of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, on or after 1 June 202This Technical Information became null and void on 21 Jun 2024.
Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels.
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. With this update, provisions for an occasional survey equivalent to an annual survey by the RO that issued the SMC of the vessel have been added as a preventive measure. The scope of "occasional survey" is defined in paragraph 4.12 of the MMC-380. According to paragraph 6 of the MMC-380, this occasional survey must be carried out before or at the time of arrival at a port in the United States, a Paris MOU member country, Australia, or China. The following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on PThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 May 2023.
Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship
Regarding Merchant Marine Circular MMC-144 issued by Panama Maritime Authority which was notified by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1281, the revised MMC-144 has been issued in February 2023. The major revised parts from the TEC-1281 are as follows. This Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1281. - For use during drills, sufficient number of immersion suits not kept in airtight packaging are to be carried onboard. The assigned number of suits should be identified according to the ship's Safety Management System. - For immersion suit and anti-exposure suit seams and closures, air pressure test is to be conducted at three years intervals by an authorized service station, and annually for suits over ten years of ageThis Technical Information became null and void on 10 Mar 2025.
Application of IMSBC Code 6th Amendment
Please be informed the application of IMSBC Code Amendment 06-21 as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.500(105) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 6th Amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code 5th Amendment is valid until 30 November 2023. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1196 dated 24 December 2019 will be revoked on 30 November 2023. 1. Application of the IMSBC Code 6th Amendment The IMSBC Code 6th Amendment to revise individual schedules of cargoes was adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee 105th session (MSC105) held in April 2022. The Amendment will enter into force on 1 December 2023 and will be mandatory for all ships loading solid bulk cargoes on or after 1 December 2023. 2. CargoesThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Mar 2023.
Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-144 (Sep. 2022) regarding the implementation of the carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship. The followings are excerpts from the requirements for the carriage of immersion suits. - Sufficient number of immersion suits for training purposes are to be carried. - A ship other than bulk carrier as defined in 1974 SOLAS regulation IX/1, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in Warm Climates, between Latitude 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South, may be exempted from carrying immersion suits. - Ships shall continue to carry the number of Lifejackets Required by 1974 SOLAS regulation III/7.2, as amended, even if the immersion suits are classified as Lifejacket.Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification for Panamanian flag vessels
The updated Merchant Marine Circular MMC-277 "Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification" has been released from the Panamanian Government. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0957. The Administration recommends that IMO Resolution A.952(23) symbols are incorporated if it becomes necessary for any reason to reissue a vessel's Fire Control Plan, especially on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2004. The Administration also recommends that the IMO Resolution A.1116 (30) symbols are incorporated in the fire control plan on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 in combination with the IMO Resolution A.952(23) symbols as appropriate. For any questions about the abCompliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - For Panamanian flagged vessels
ClassNK Technical Information, TEC-1210, which contains guidance on ships of Panamanian registry on compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, was updated. Associated with the update, the existing TEC-1210 was superseded. Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-386 regarding IHM for ships calling at EU ports. According to this circular, for Panamanian ships, the full-term Statement of Compliance (SOC) to demonstrate compliance with the Hong Kong Convention and Article 12 of the EU-SRR will be issued by PMA, after receiving the following documents from Shipowners, etc. as proof of survey through the electronic system. Required documents as per item 6.5 of MMC-386: 6.5.1. Interim SOC issued by the Recognized OrgaInstruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention number of vessels calling at U.S. ports as informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1226 (dated 5 January 2021). We received a notice that MMC-381 was updated from V.03 to V.04 due to partial modification of the aforementioned pre-arrival checklist. In addition, for vessels calling at Australian ports, MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-393 has newly been issued with similar contents as MMC-381. Accordingly, this Technical Information has newly been issued and supersedes the previous Technical Information No.TEC-1226. The outline of the requirements in these circulars is as foRevision and update of Safety Management System onboard Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load lines
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued Merchant Marine Circular (MMC-391) on 26 May 2021 regarding the operational procedure for multiple load line certificates onboard Panamanian flagged ships. The PMA highly recommends that Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load line certificates onboard ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) is revised and updated accordingly in accordance with MMC-391, 4.2.1 with the purpose of avoiding possible detentions. The outline of the revision and update of the SMS is as follows. The SMS is to be revised and updated accordingly for multiple load line assignment, considering at least the following points: (a) One (1) load line certificate is to be in use at any given time. (b) Additional load line cEmergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
We have revised the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1177 (dated 27 February 2019) related to the Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1177 Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships : At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers : At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defiOxygen Cylinders onboard Panamanian Flagged Ships
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.339 concerning special requirements for oxygen cylinders onboard Panamanian flagged ships. The following items are outlined in the Circular. 1. According to the International 'Medical Guide for Ships', the following items are recommended for the administration of oxygen. (To be continued)This Technical Information became null and void on 15 Sep 2021.
Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention numbers of vessels calling in the U.S. ports that may subject to PSC inspections. Please make sure that Panamanian flagged vessels calling in the U.S ports are to prepare the checklist and send it to PMA (psc@amp.gob.pa) by the following deadline, 1. or 2. For details, please refer to the attached "MMC-381" and "U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels". 1. Ninety-six hours (96hrs) before arrival at the U.S ports 2. At least twenty-four hours (24hrs) before arrival at the U.S. ports for voyages less than 96 hours Whenever equipment failures or anyThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Nov 2022.
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - For Panamanian flagged vessels
This Technical Information is to provide updated guidance for Panamanian flagged vessels on compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. By ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1207, we announced that - the handling of the issuance of statement of compliance (SOC) for non-EU flag ships calling at EU member states based on the instructions from each flag state and; - the following information regarding the ships with the IHM notation affixed to their classification character (ships to which an SOC was issued by ClassNK, not on behalf of the flag Administration). [Summaries from TEC-1207 related to the ships with the IHM notation] For ships with the IHM notation, it will be applied at the IHM renewal survey conducted in conjunction with the nextSampling analysis at the commissioning tests of Ballast Water Management Systems (Panama)
Information about the instructions received from various flag state administrations related to the early implementation of commissioning tests for BWMS has already sent out as ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1199 (dated on 21 February 2020). For Panamanian-flagged ships, in accordance with paragraph 3.8 of the Merchant Marine Circular No.345 (MMC-345), indicative analysis testing for treated ballast water is to be conducted at commissioning test of BWMS. In this regard, the Panamanian Administration has advised that it considers the indicative analysis testing mentioned in MMC-345 to be only recommendatory requirement (not mandatory). According to the Panamanian Administration, paragraph 3.8 of the MMC-345 is now in the process of being amended. So,Ban the use of open-loop scrubbers within Panama Canal waters
Please be informed that Panama Canal Authority announced ban the use of open-loop scrubbers in Panama Canal waters. In addition to the above, requirements of marine distillate fuel as published in "NT NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-1-2019" allow for cases whereby vessels may supplement or replace marine distillate fuels with LNG fuel, biofuels, closed loop scrubbers, and ULSFO & VLSFO not exceeding a viscosity of 70 centistokes @ 50℃. For further details regarding this regulation, please refer to the official notification (ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No. A-39-2019) from the Panama Canal Authority. With regard to the regional regulations of SOx, relevant information is put on the quick links of ClassNK Homepage (i.e. SOx・PM regulations) hereafter. Please refer tThis Technical Information became null and void on 17 May 2021.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships : At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers : At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDBallast Water Management Convention for Panama flagged ships (Revision)
We have updated the instruction about the validity of "Statement for Ballast Water Management Plan" issued by Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) and the procedures to apply the full term certificate to PMA which were introduced by the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1108 dated 2 May 2017 as shown below. Revision/ modification parts are underlined parts. For more details, please refer to the attached latest version of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1108. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53)(*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are required to beThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2019.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships : At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers : At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2018.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships: At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDs rThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 May 2018.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships: At least two EEBDs in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDs required on machinery spaces of category A where crews are normally employed or maThe Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Test for the Panamanian Flagged Vessels
Marchant Maritime Circular MMC-133 was revised and circulated by the Panama Maritime Authority recently (October, 2017). From January 1st 2018, the Panama Flagged Vessel is to be required to carry out the annual SSAS TEST using an electronic platform. The summary of instructions are as follows. (To be continued)Recognition and updated information of Company Security Officer for Panama Flagged ships
Marchant Maritime Circular MMC-353 was circulated by the Panama Maritime Authority recently (August, 2017). The Company of the Panama Flagged Vessel is required to complete and send back the Company Security Officer (CSO) Validation Form* before 15th December 2017 to the following address: isps@amp.gob.pa and info@panama-ssas.com (To be continued)Guidance on application of CSS Code Annex 14 for Panamanian containerships
Instructions from the Administration of Panama regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1097 dated 28 December 2016. The Administration has updated MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-340, including their additional guidance on the application of relevant requirements to existing containerships, as attached. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1097 dated 28 December 2016. 1. Application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) in accordance with MMC-340 - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 July 2017 shall apply Annex 14 entirely. - Existing containerships the keel of which were laid or which are at a similar stThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Oct 2018.
Treatment for Ballast Water Management Convention (Revision) for Panama flagged ships
Instructions from Panama Maritime Authority regarding the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention") were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1104 dated 13 March 2017. Since the amendments to Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345 have been published as attached, the Technical Information is revised as described below. This Technical Information supersedes previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC.1104. Revision/ modification parts are underlined parts. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53) (*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are reqThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 May 2017.
Treatment for Ballast Water Management Convention for Panama flagged ships
Regarding the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention"), Panama Maritime Authority published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345. A summary of MMC-345 is as below. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53) (*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are required to be approved by the Panama Maritime Authority, even if the BWM Plans were approved by Recognized Organizations.) Application for approval will be accepted from 15 March 2017 and Statement of Fact, valid for three (3) months, will be issued upon receipt of BWMP. http://certificates.amp.gob.pa/certifiThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 May 2017.
Instructions by the Administration of Panama regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General Instructions from the Administration of Panama (Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)) regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1089 dated 23 September 2016. The PMA has advised all parties concerned, including ClassNK, about their guidance on the application of relevant requirements to Panama flagged containerships as per attached Panama MARCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-340. This Technical Information supersedes previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1089 dated 23 September 2016. 2. Application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) in accordance with MMC-340 - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 July 2017 shall apply Annex 14 entirely. - ExistingThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Dec 2016.
Instructions by the Administration of Panama regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The Administration of Panama has advised in their instructions regarding the application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex14) as follows. According to the instruction, CSS Code Annex14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Panama flagged containerships as described below. ("Containership" means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.) 2. Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 (MSC.1/Circ.1352) for the above Administration - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of Annex 14. - Existing containerships with a date of keel laying prior to 1 JanuarAmendment to treatment for issuance of a short term ISSC on the completion of initial ISPS audit for Panama flagged ships
Merchant Marine Circular MMC-131 was revised by PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY on 1 August 2016. As a Full term ISSC for a Panama flagged ship is issued by the Administration (PMA), a short term ISSC is issued by the attending auditor upon the completion of initial ISPS audit so far. According to this revised Circular, the Administration does not authorize the issuance of a short term ISSC after carried out the initial ISPS audit and they also request that the company operator should ensure to make all the necessary arrangements in order to apply for the Full term ISSC during the validity of the Interim ISSC (no more than six months). Therefore, you are kindly requested to apply for an initial ISPS audit in plenty of time prior to the expiry date of Interim ISSpare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships
ClassNK has issued Technical Information No.TEC-0868 dated 14 October 2011 regarding spare charges, additional fire extinguishers and refilling of extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships. On the other hand, Merchant Marine Circular No.281 was newly issued by Panama Government, and application of additional portable fire extinguishers was modified. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0868. 1. Spare charges and Refilling for portable fire extinguishers (1) Spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 extinguishers and 50% of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged onboard. Not more than 60 total spare charges are required. Instructions for recharging should be carriedChange of addressee and Form for Declaration of Company Security Officer (CSO) under the Panama Maritime Authority
Panama Merchant Marine Circular MMC-206 was revised on 3 September 2014, and announced change of Form for Declaration of Company Security Officer (CSO). From 1 November, 2014 only the New Application Form for CSO endorsement will be accepted by the Administration, whereas the endorsements made before that date are totally valid. The new Form is available through the Link in MMC-206. Addressee of this application is also changed as follows; (OLD) isps@amp.gob.pa / +(507)501-4223 (NEW) isps@amp.gob.pa / +(507)501-5085 or through any SEGUMAR offices worldwide according to the Merchant Marine Circular 242. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Administration CenterThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Panamanian flagged vessels
The Panamanian Government has notified ClassNK that employment of fall preventer devices (FPDs) on lifeboats for ships flying Panamanian flag is not mandatory with regard to Merchant Marine Circular MMC-250 issued in July 2012 by the Government. For your attention, section 2 of Technical Information No.TEC-0937 dated 17 December 2012, related to application of requirement on FPDs employment, has been replaced with this information accordingly. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK that Merchant Marine Circular No.281, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0910 is now superseded. Purpose of the Guidelines Provide the minimum recommended level of maintenance and inspections for the protection system and appliances. It should be noted that the general requirements contained in this Guideline are not an inclusive list of maintenance or inspection items for fire protection systems, fire figInformation of "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" from Panama Canal Authority
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has informed of OP'S ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No.A-20-2013, "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" as attached. As necessary, please refer to the relating text of the advisory and others which are available on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Internet Homepage. (http://www.pancanal.com) A summary of this OP'S ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No.A-20-2013, "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" is presented hereunder for your information. 1. Definition (1) Panamax Plus: All Panamax vessels authorized for TFW drafts greater than 12.04 meters and approved for transit of the new locks. (2) New Panamax: All vessels with dimensions greater than Panamax or Panamax Plus that comply with the size and draft limitations of the new locks; namely,This Technical Information became null and void on 9 Dec 2022.
Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Government informed ClassNK of the special requirements for Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels (Merchant Marine Circular No.277) as follows. Fire Control Plans IMO Resolution A.952 (23) symbols should be incorporated if Fire Control Plans are revised in its entirety, meaning re-developed and drawn, especially on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2004. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Panamanian flagged vessels
ClassNK had been inquiring questions to be confirmed in Merchant Marine Circular MMC-250 issued in July 2012 of The Panamanian Government. The government has responded to the questions as follows: 1. Application Date of LSA Code Amended by MSC.320(89) to Newly Constructed Ships According to IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1393, the code will be applied to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014. 2. Application of Requirement on FPDs employment The application is under SOLAS CHAPTER III Regulation 1 paragraph 5 "Notwithstanding paragraph 4.2, for all ships, not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019, lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the Code shalThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Oct 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No.226, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships was revised. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0869 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Panama Government Internet Homepage (http://www.segumar.com). Points of changes from TEC-0869 are as follows; 1. Deletion of definition "the competent person" 2. Deletion of two years seThis Technical Information became null and void on 25 Jun 2012.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No.226, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0511 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Panama Government Internet Homepage (http://www.segumar.com). Main points of changes are as follows; 1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems - Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders [Old] AThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Dec 2014.