Welcome to Panama Endorsement
At Panama Endorsement, we specialize in delivering high-quality maritime endorsement services designed to meet the evolving needs of seafarers, shipping companies, and maritime professionals worldwide. Located at the heart of global trade, we provide fast, reliable, and compliant solutions to help you navigate the complexities of international maritime documentation with confidence.
Personalized Endorsement Services
We understand that every maritime career and operation is unique. That’s why at Panama Endorsement, we take a personalized approach—offering tailored support for obtaining, renewing, or validating Panama maritime endorsements. Whether you require officer certifications, crew documentation, or vessel-related paperwork, our experienced team is here to streamline the process and ensure full compliance with Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) standards.
We are committed to building long-term relationships through trust, transparency, and efficiency. Our proactive service model means we stay ahead of regulatory updates, helping you avoid delays and maintain operational continuity.
Choose Panama Endorsement – your reliable partner in global maritime compliance.
Why choose us?
- Strategic Location
- Experience and Expertise
- Reliability and Trust
- Commitment to Quality
About Us
At Panama Endorsement, we are dedicated to supporting seafarers and shipping companies with reliable, efficient, and fully compliant maritime solutions. Since the establishment of the Panama Ship Registry in 1917, Panama has become the world’s largest open registry, with over 9,100 registered vessels and a total tonnage exceeding 222.6 million GRT.
Headquartered in Panama City, we are proud to operate under ISO 9002 certification and to participate in the IMO Audit Scheme, ensuring our services meet the highest international standards.
Comprehensive Maritime Services
We provide a full range of services, including:
Vessel registration
Crew certification & manning services
Safety inspections
Panama Seafarer Endorsements
Our Manning and Certification services do not impose nationality restrictions on officers or crew, and we issue endorsements to seafarers from IMO “white listed” countries. We also offer access to fully qualified Panamanian seafarers and cadets.
With years of hands-on experience and a strong international network, we process over 2,100 Panama Seafarer Endorsement applications annually—providing fast, secure, and professional handling for every client.
Trust Panama Endorsement to guide you through every step of the certification process—accurately, efficiently, and with unmatched expertise.
Over 2100 Panama Seafarer endorsement applications annually
Our Services
SHIP REGISTRATION
Panama Endorsement is open to all types of vessels including bulk carrier, cargo ships, tankers, containerships, passenger ships, fishing vessels, tugs, yachts, barges, MODUs and other ocean-going vessels.
VESSEL REGISTRATION SERVICE
The office is completely empowered to process all applications for temporary and permanent registration of a vessel and including the registration of maritime Liens, issuance of seafarer endorsements, obtaining transcript of registry amongst many other Panama related vessel documentation.
ELIGIBILITY
There is no restriction in ownership as all foreign owned companies or individuals may register vessels under the Panama Flag.
MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Panama is a party to the STCW Convention, as amended and is on the IMO White List of countries that have given full effect to this Convention. There are no nationality restrictions.
PANAMA SEAFARER ENDORSEMENTS
The Seafarers Department is responsible for the processing of seafarer documents in accordance with the STCW Convention
and the monitoring of crew compliance on board all Panama registered vessels. Application for endorsement certificates can be made through our office and will be issued within a matter of 2 hours.
RECORDING OF TITLE AND MORTGAGE
The recording of title deeds, mortgages, liens and encumbrances or any other assignments relating to any registered vessel is governed by the Merchant Shipping Act.
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