Panama is re-elected in Category A at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

 

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During a recent session of the International Maritime Organization (OMI) Assembly that took place few weeks ago in London, Panama was re-elected in Category A in the Voting Council of OMI.  The other countries also elected within Category A are: Italy, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States of America, China and Greece, all considered maritime leadership countries.

According to representatives of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), the re-election of Panama in this category is a clear recognition from the international maritime community to all the efforts that Panama has been accomplished to follow the international obligations and responsibilities applicable to vessels under Panama flag.  They pointed out that the Panamanian Registry is managed by the Government through PMA and all the different Merchant Marine Consulates worldwide offering legal security to shipowners, different than the scheme offered by other flag states through registries managed by private companies.