SHIP REGISTRATION UNDER THE FLAG OF PANAMA

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISIONAL SHIP REGISTRATION UNDER THE FLAG OF PANAMA

• Application form for registration
• A copy of the Bill of Sale or the Builder’s Certificate (if the vessel is new).
• Copy of Power of Attorney for Local Agent in Panama
• Copies of Certificates from the previous flag: Registration Certificate, Radio License and Minimum Safe Manning Certificate + CSR and Tonnage Certificate, Document of Compliance of the Managing Company, Ship's Certificate according to ISM, Ship Security Certificate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT SHIP REGISTRATION UNDER THE FLAG OF PANAMA

• Power of Attorney for Local Agent in Panama Original, apostilled or certified by the Panamanian Consul.
• Copy of the Tonnage Certificate issued on behalf of Panama
• ISM Ship's Certificate issued on behalf of Panama
• Certificate of Deletion of the vessel from the Register of the Previous Flag Original, apostilled or certified by the Consul of Panama
• The original document confirming the Ownership: a) for a new ship - the Builder’s Certificate - apostilled or the Consul of Panama must certify the signature and authority of the person in charge on the document; b) Approval of the sale of the vessel - apostilled or the Consul of Panama must certify the signature and authority of the responsible person on the document; c) Bill of Sale – apostilled or the Consul of Panama must certify the signature and authority of the responsible person on the document; d) in the case of a legal transfer of the Ownership (for example, Auction) - the final decision in favor of the New Owner's Company under the Apostille.
• Application form for Ship Station License