The Panama Maritime Department has imposed strict restrictions on ships entering their registry, and the ban on oil tankers and bulk carriers is over 15 years.
This policy aims to improve the quality of the fleet and to combat the presence of so -called ships associated with “Dark Fleet” – the ships they work with Suspicious transparency And suspect Escape from international sanctionsHuman
The decision on August 3, 2025 followed by internal analysis that showed this showed this 71 % Ship Arrest Between 2023 and mid -2025 involved Ships that are over the threshold of 15 yearsHuman
Panama’s movement is part of the wider Process before checking Before the ships can join the registry, it is designed to evaluate the risks of operational and exposure to the punishment.
In addition to age restrictions, Panama has increased oversight Three -month inspections By the well-known institutions for high-risk ships and advanced surveys of safety management systems 106-003-dgmm.
Registry emphasizes prioritization Quality over quantity To ensure the most accurate international standards, helping to make freight operations safer and more stable.
As The largest registry of the ship in the worldPanama’s houses over 8,600 ships Representation of more than 247.7 million tons of gross and about 15 % of the world tonnageAccording to IHS Markit data.
The registry continues to focus on the fleet by encouraging the registration of younger and more advanced ships, mainly from the Asian markets.
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This change of policy seeks to increase the oversight of Panama’s flagship ships, in particular cases that are expected to participate in Iran’s crude oil transportation due to violations of US sanctions. The Panama Maritime Administration has taken these determinants as part of the continuous efforts to strengthen maritime security and regulatory compliance.
“By prioritizing quality over the quantity and implementation of more accurate monitoring mechanisms, it ensures that the Panama fleet is in line with the most demanding international regulations, thus helping a safer and more sustainable industry,” the official said.
In Panama news, the Panama Canal Office recently confirmed that the waterway operates with full capacity and retains a 50 -foot draft during the dry season. The update, delivered during the third -month ACP call to the ACP market, shows the return to normal operations in 2023 and early 2024, which forced ACP to limit the daily transportation and reduce the draft of grants.
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