Become a Resident
Panama boasts the world's largest merchant fleet, in terms of vessels and tonnage with 8,686 vessels, accounting for 22.3 per cent of the world's fleet. Panama, re-elected as class A by the IMO, is considered a maritime power of global significance with a shipping fleet exceeding 200 million gross tons. At the Consulate of Panama in Toronto we provide a range of Maritime Services, including:
- Vessel registration with Panama Flag
Seafarer licenses and certificates / Seaman books endorsements
Sale of log books, oil books and crewlist books
Payment of annual vessel's taxes payment
Radio Licenses
Provisional registration of Navigation Certificate (and extension)
Bill of Sale
Mortgage registration
Cancelation of flag
At the Consulate our top priority is to deliver a customized, expedited service to our customers in the maritime industry.
Useful Links:
Ship Registry
Log, Oil and Crewlist books
Other maritime services
Certificates of Competency and Endorsement