MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR No. 276

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Merchant Marine Circulars

Please find attached copy of Merchant Marine Circular No. 276 recently issued by Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).The documents that any Panamanian flagged vessel should have on board concerning the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) are the followings: Mandatory documents: International Medical Guide for Ships. Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods. International Code of Signals, Medical Section. Ambient Factors in the Workplace. Complementary documents: Accident prevention on Board Ships at Sea and in Port. International Health Regulations. Handbook for Inspection of Ships and Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates. In case of any question about MLC 2006, please contact mlc@segumar.com If you need further assistance regarding this matter, please contact us to arodilaw@arodi.com

MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR No. 277

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Merchant Marine Circulars

Please find attached copy of Merchant Marine Circular No. 277 recently issued by Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).

The purpose of this Circular is to inform about the use of Graphical Symbols on Fire Control Plan on board of Panamanian flagged vessels.

This Administration recommends that IMO Resolution A. 952(23) symbols will be incorporated if it becomes necessary for any reason to reissue a vessel’s Fire Control Plan especially on vessels their keels were laid on or after January 1, 2004.  During the plan review process, Recognized Organizations should verify compliance with mentioned resolution.

If you need further assistance regarding this matter, please contact us to arodilaw@arodi.com