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We offer comprehensive documentation and regulatory compliance solutions for seafarers, shipowners, and maritime agencies. We are officially authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority and have a global network of certified training centers, guaranteeing safe, transparent, and internationally recognized processes at every stage of your maritime career.
We handle the issuance and renewal of Seaman’s Books for officers, ratings, and cadets seeking to work on vessels registered under the Panamanian flag, in accordance with the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) and the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended. Through our authorized channels, we ensure efficient processing, fast turnaround times, and full regulatory compliance with Panama’s maritime standards.
We assist seafarers, crewing agencies, and manning companies in obtaining, validating, and endorsing Certificates of Competency (COC) and Certificates of Proficiency (COP) recognized by Panama. Our team supervises every stage—from document verification and medical compliance (MLC 2006) to final approval by the PMA—ensuring international validity and full STCW compliance.
We provide comprehensive advisory and coordination services for the registration and flagging of vessels under the Panamanian Registry, including merchant ships, yachts, and offshore units. OCEAMARE manages all documentation review, submission, and follow-up procedures with the PMA, ensuring a transparent, compliant, and timely registration process.
We support seafarers who face international administrative sanctions or restrictions (commonly known as blacklisting) issued by maritime authorities. Backed by our legal partner Danilo Adames S.C., a licensed Panamanian law firm within the OCEAMARE Group, we offer specialized case management, representation, and follow-up before the Directorate General of Seafarers (DGGM) to help achieve rehabilitation and record clearance.
OCEAMARE works in alliance with a network of PMA-approved maritime training centers located in India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Europe. When a seafarer needs to complete STCW courses or competency assessments, we coordinate directly with our affiliated centers to facilitate enrollment, certificate verification, and documentation validation, ensuring full recognition by the Panama Maritime Authority.
We provide technical and administrative consulting for crewing agencies, ship operators, and maritime institutions to ensure compliance with Panama Maritime Authority regulations, including Resolution ADM No. 252-2021 and Resolution DGGM-ET-021-2025. Our compliance services are designed to minimize regulatory risks, strengthen documentation control, and align operations with Panamanian and international maritime law.
We advise shipowners and management companies on crew documentation control and technical compliance for vessels under the Panamanian flag. Our service includes periodic verification of certificates, renewal tracking, and regulatory support, ensuring vessels remain fully compliant and operational worldwide.