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Related Flag Documentation
Panama Flag Documentation
Panama Certificates of Competency & Endorsement, Seaman Books
Panama Certificate Verification
All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the Panamanian Flag is required to have either a Full Term Panama Certificate of Competency (CoC) or a Certificate of Endorsement (known as CoE, CRA, CDC) for a CoC issued by another Flag-State, and a Panamanian Seaman Discharge Book. This also includes all ratings and other personnel like support staff. PMA can assist you or your seafarers obtaining the Full Term CoC or a CoE, together with the Seaman Discharge Book.
When the application process is started, we will also issue a Temporal Certification (CT) which entitles the sailor to be fully able to work on board of Panama Flag-State vessels for 3 months while the CoC or CoE is being processed. The CT will be issued and delivered physically in less than 24-48 hours including express courier times. Before the CT is expired you will receive your Full Term CoC or a CoE.
PMA process Renewal & Upgrade of the Certificate of Competency, GMDSS GOC, Ordinary Seaman, Oiler, Yacht Master, Cook & New Course Certificates.
PMA strive to deliver promptly all requests. Please Contact our Office by email, one of our International Number or start your Request Online.
Requirements:
- Application Form for Seafarers Endorsement - Application Form
- Passport
- 3x3 cm colour Passport Photo
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Regulation I/9) - Medical Examination Form
- Required certifications and licenses depending on title (please see chart below)
| Rank | Certificate of Competency (CoC) | Watch - Keeping Certificate | Basic Training Course | GMDSS License | Letter or Proof of experience in months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Officer | X | ||||
| 2. | Other Officers | X | ||||
| 3. | Ship Security Officer | X | ||||
| 4. | GMDSS | X | X | |||
| 5. | Able Seaman, Oiler | X | X | 6 | ||
| 6. | Boatswain, Motorman | X | X | 11 | ||
| 7. | Ordinary, Seaman | X | No | |||
| 8. | Marine Technician, Cook, Yacht's Personnel | No |
*Ratings: Required experience for Able Seaman and Oiler positions is a minimum of six (6) months. Applicants for Able Seaman and Oiler positions that present certificates of competency from their Administration with the Regulation II/4 and III/4 of the Convention STCW do not need to present proof of experience.
*Ratings: It is mandatory that Boatswain and Motorman positions have at least eleven (11) months of minimum experience as Able Seaman or Oiler, respectively.
*Marine Technician: For this rating, it is only required to send a letter from the shipping company stating that the applicant will be sailing with this rank.
Fees:
Application fees vary by rank and additional requirements, please Contact our Office for information.