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    2013 Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020.

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    This circular from the Panama Maritime Authority outlines new requirements for fishing vessels and ships supporting fishing operations to obtain an international fishing license from the Panama Authority of Aquatic Resources. Reefer, tanker and supply vessels interested in transshipment or assistance must apply for this license. The license is needed to be part of the Panama merchant fleet and engage in fishing, capture, transfer or transport of aquatic resources per a recent executive decree. Vessels must keep the license document onboard along with their registry certificate. All international fishing ships are also now required to request an IMO number based on new IMO standards.

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    2013 Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020.

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    This circular from the Panama Maritime Authority outlines new requirements for fishing vessels and ships supporting fishing operations to obtain an international fishing license from the Panama Authority of Aquatic Resources. Reefer, tanker and supply vessels interested in transshipment or assistance must apply for this license. The license is needed to be part of the Panama merchant fleet and engage in fishing, capture, transfer or transport of aquatic resources per a recent executive decree. Vessels must keep the license document onboard along with their registry certificate. All international fishing ships are also now required to request an IMO number based on new IMO standards.

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    This circular from the Panama Maritime Authority outlines new requirements for fishing vessels and ships supporting fishing operations to obtain an international fishing license from the Panama Authority of Aquatic Resources. Reefer, tanker and supply vessels interested in transshipment or assistance must apply for this license. The license is needed to be part of the Panama merchant fleet and engage in fishing, capture, transfer or transport of aquatic resources per a recent executive decree. Vessels must keep the license document onboard along with their registry certificate. All international fishing ships are also now required to request an IMO number based on new IMO standards.

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    2013 Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020.

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    This circular from the Panama Maritime Authority outlines new requirements for fishing vessels and ships supporting fishing operations to obtain an international fishing license from the Panama Authority of Aquatic Resources. Reefer, tanker and supply vessels interested in transshipment or assistance must apply for this license. The license is needed to be part of the Panama merchant fleet and engage in fishing, capture, transfer or transport of aquatic resources per a recent executive decree. Vessels must keep the license document onboard along with their registry certificate. All international fishing ships are also now required to request an IMO number based on new IMO standards.

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    PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY F-265

    AUTORIDAD MARÍTIMA DE PANAMÁ) (DCCM)


    V.00
    GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MERCHANT MARINE
    (DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE MARINA MERCANTE)
    DEPARTMENT OF CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE
    (DEPARTAMENTO DE CONTROL Y CUMPLIMIENTO)

    MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-270

    To: Ship-owners/Operators, Company Security Officers, Legal Representatives of Panamanian Flagged Vessels,
    Panamanian Merchant Marine Consulates and Recognized Organizations (ROs).

    Subject: Fishing Vessels and other ships engaged in activities and support of capturing fishing resources operations.

    Reference: Executive Decree No. 160 of June 6, 2013.


    Executive Decree No. 161 of June 6, 2013.
    Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020.
    Resolution A.1117(30) adopted on December 6, 2017.
    Resolution No. 107-OMI-204-DGMM.

    1. The purpose of this Circular is to inform our users that Reefers, Tankers or Supply Vessels which are interested to be
    part of any transshipment program or provide assistance to any fishing vessel, must apply and obtain a consent
    (International Fishing License), issued by the Authority of Aquatic Resources of Panama (ARAP).

    Note: Cargo or Supply Vessels that do not have this consent (International Fishing License), will not be accepted as part
    of the Panama Merchant Fleet. In other words, no cargo vessel or fishing vessel will be accepted without this consent
    (International Fishing License), issued by the Authority of Aquatic Resources of Panama (ARAP).

    2. The aforementioned is in compliance with the Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020, which establishes that vessels
    of International service registered or seeking to be register under the Panama Merchant Fleet engaged in fishing,
    capturing, transferring and transport of aquatic resources, as well as those engaged in activities and support of
    operations for capturing these resources, must have an International Fishing license issued by the Authority of Aquatic
    Resources of Panama (ARAP).

    3. Merchant vessels whose type or classification are Reefers, Oil Tankers and Supply Vessels, will be issued the
    International Service Ship Registry Certificate / Patent (with the respective annotation and clarification that this
    document does not represent a fishing permit or an International Fishing License), attached to an Statement Of
    Compliance, in which it will be stated that such vessels are not authorized to perform fishing or fishing support activities,
    otherwise they must have the respective International Capture Fishing License or International Fishing License for
    activities related to fishing, according to the current laws and regulations of the Republic of Panama.

    4. For your reference we have included Executive Decree No. 160 of June 6, 2013, Executive Decree No. 161 of June 6,
    2013 and Executive Decree No. 131 of April 14, 2020., related to the requirements to be met by the Panama Merchant
    Fleet that performs or support fishing activities.
    5. The capability of giving any other service different from that specified in the aforementioned Ship Registry Certificate /
    Patent constitutes a violation of the national and international standards applicable in this matter and therefore, a
    cause for sanctions (administrative or economic) or cancellation of the Panama Merchant Registry, as provided in Law
    No. 57 of August 6, 2008.

    6. The Statement of Compliance referred in item 3 of this Circular is essential to be on board the ship and must be kept
    attached to the International Service Ship Registry Certificate / Patent.

    The company that owns the ship as its economic group, its operators and / or Captain are responsible for keeping
    interested parties informed and to maintain compliance with the standards on board the ships.

    7. Currently, a great number of Regional Fishing Organizations are foreseeing to require an “IMO number” to all ships that
    belong and are registered in their Organizations. Thus, the Panama Maritime Administration through the General
    Directorate of Merchant Marine will implement all necessary instruments in order to assure proper compliance.

    8. Through Resolution A.1117(30) “IMO ship identification number scheme”, adopted on December 6, 2017 which
    revokes Resolution A.1078(28), indicates the following:

    “RECOGNIZING the need for the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme to be revised to allow its application to ships
    of 100 gross tonnage and above, including fishing vessels of steel and non-steel hull construction; passenger ships of less
    than 100 gross tonnage, high-speed passenger craft and mobile offshore drilling units covered by SOLAS regulation V/19-
    1; and all motorized inboard fishing vessels of less than 100 gross tonnage down to a size limit of 12 meters in length
    overall (LOA), authorized to operate outside waters under the national jurisdiction of the flag State.”

    This Administration is focused on supporting the duties conducted by Regional Fishing Organizations and with the
    objective to improve Maritime Safety, as well as to facilitate the prevention of maritime fraud, by adopting the
    provisions given in the aforementioned Resolution A.1117(30) in our national legislation through Resolution No. 107-
    OMI-204-DGMM, therefore, requires that all ships of international fishing service, request an identification IMO
    number, based on the standards established by the International Maritime Organization.

    In order to obtain an “IMO number”, for both new and existing vessels, please visit the website
    www.imonumbers.ihs.com or send your request to the E-mail [email protected].

    9. The Ship Registry Certificate / Patent issued by this General Directorate of Merchant Marine to all Fishing Vessels,
    Reefers, Oil Tankers, Supply Vessels and any other type of ship shall have the following remark:

    “This Ship Registry Certificate / Patent does not constitute a fishing license and in the case the vessel requires to
    perform any fishing activities, it must be ask with prior authorization to the Panama Maritime Authority and the
    Authority of Aquatic Resources of Panama”.

    May, 2020 – Change in the Reference and overall changes in items 1, 2, 3 and 4; new item 5 and 6; renumbering of items 7,
    8 and 9 and overall changes in these.
    November, 2019 – New item 7 included.
    June, 2019 - New item 6 included (hyperlinks)
    August, 2018 – Change in the Reference section concerning to the Resolution A.1117(30) adopted on 6 December 2017,
    which revokes Resolution A.1078(28) and change in paragraph 6.
    September, 2014– New item 6 included and changes in reference and subject.
    August, 2013– New item 5 included (hyperlinks).
    April, 2013– New changes in paragraph 3 (elimination of its first paragraph).
    April, 2013– Change in paragraph 3.
    March, 2013.
    Inquiries concerning the subject of this Circular or any request should be directed to:
    Department of Resolutions and Inquiries
    Directorate General of Merchant Marine
    Panama Maritime Authority

    Phone: (507) 501-5205


    (507) 501-5030
    E-mail: [email protected]
    [email protected]

    PanCanal Building
    Albrook, Panama City
    Republic of Panama
    Tel: (507) 501-5030 [email protected]

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