Legal and administrative procedures before the main authorities of the Republic of Panama.
Maritime law firm in Panama
Experts in Maritime Legal Procedures in Panama
Fast, reliable, and strategic solutions for shipowners, operators, shipping agents, maritime companies, and international clients under the Panamanian flag.
Assistance for domestic and international clients involved in maritime operations.
Careful follow-up intended to reduce delays and administrative risks.
JNG Legal Services
Reliable legal support for your maritime operation
At JNG Legal Services, we are a law firm specializing in maritime legal, registry, and documentary procedures before the main authorities of the Republic of Panama.
We provide comprehensive legal assistance to shipowners, operators, shipping agents, maritime companies, and international clients requiring fast, reliable, and strategic solutions under the Panamanian flag.
Our experience includes procedures before the Panama Maritime Authority, the SEGUMAR Technical Office, the Public Registry of Ship Ownership, Panamanian notaries, Panamanian consulates, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At JNG Legal Services, we understand that the maritime industry requires accuracy, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. We guide our clients through every stage of the process, helping them avoid delays, reduce administrative risks, and ensure that each procedure is handled with proper legal support.
Our services
Maritime, registry, and documentary procedures
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Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)
- Ship Registration, including Provisional and Permanent Registration.
- Special Registration for delivery, scrapping, or any other navigational purpose.
- Bareboat Charter Registration (In & Out).
- Yacht Registration.
- Consent of Cancellation.
- Permanent deletion of flag (cancellation).
- Renewal of Navigation Patent and Radio Station License.
- Change requests: vessel name, tonnage, ownership, and other details.
- Extensions of Navigation Patents and Radio Station Licenses.
- Good Standing or Clearance Certificates issued by the AMP.
- Certifications.
- Document authentications: Navigation Patents, Radio Station Licenses, and Deletion Certificates.
- Payment of annual taxes with no additional service fee.
SEGUMAR Technical Office (AMP)
- Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (MSMC).
- BCC — Bunker Convention Certificate.
- CLC — Civil Liability Certificate.
- WRC — Wreck Removal Certificate.
- BWMP — Approval of the Ballast Water Management Plan.
- IBWC — International Ballast Water Certificate, including document assistance.
- Exemptions, including assistance with complete reports.
- ITC 69 — Reissuance due to loss.
- CSR — Amendment, initial issuance, and cancellation.
- ISSC Certificates — International Ship Security Certificate, including report assistance.
- Letters of Authorization issued by the SEGUMAR Technical Office.
- ISM Code Endorsements (CO & DP).
- CSO Endorsements.
- DMLC Part I — Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.
- Approval for Private Maritime Security Companies.
Public Registry of Ship Ownership
- Non-Encumbrance Certificates or Certificates of Freedom from Encumbrances.
- Registration of Ship Titles: preliminary and permanent.
- Mortgage Registration: preliminary, permanent, and cancellations.
Apostille, notarization, and legalization of documents
- Notarial certification of documents issued by the AMP through a Panamanian Public Notary.
- Apostille of documents issued by the AMP or any government entity through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Legalization of documents through Panamanian Consulates.
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