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In order to assist them in carrying out the necessary surveys and issue the relevant Interim/Short Term Certificates as authorized, or proceed with the endorsement of Full-Term Certificates, as the case may be. These requirements derive from the different Resolutions, Merchant Marine Circulars (MMC), and instructions that have been issued by the PMA.

This document is also a reference also for QRS HO for reviewing of technical documentation.

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The official name to be placed in the certificates issued on behalf of the FSA is THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA.Specific requirements, flag state guidelines, and interpretations are generally published as Merchant Marine Circulars (MMC), some of which are designated to carry the weight of rules and regulation. Are issued periodically and are available at www.segumar.com.

All circulars that have not been modified, deleted, or cancelled shall be considered as valid.

MMC-136, QRS Surveyors is in list of Recognized Organization authorized by the Republic of Panama. The FSA has issued specific instructions of Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) in a single IMO mandatory instrument. Reference MMC-307

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MMC-204 Outside Ship’s Bottom inspection and Dry docking Interface Periods for Panamanian Flagged Vessels.

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MMC-204 Outside Ship’s Bottom inspection and Dry docking Interface Periods for Panamanian Flagged Vessels.

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Amendments throughout the text.

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Circular Sepersedes MMC-103

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MMC-376 Phase out and prohibition on installation of equipment containing ODS, including hydrochlorofluorocarbons 

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MMC-376 Phase out and prohibition on installation of equipment containing ODS, including hydrochlorofluorocarbons 

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Format Circular update

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MMC-400 Use of AIS and/or LRIT onboard fishing vessel

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MMC-400 Use of AIS and/or LRIT onboard fishing vessel

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New

Merchant Marine Circular replaces MMC-397

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MMC-288 Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 

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MMC-288 Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 

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Amended

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MMC-401 International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)

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MMC-401 International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)

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June 2024- Created

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MMC-171 Annual Safety Inspection Program

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MMC-171 Annual Safety Inspection Program

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This Merchant Marine Circular compiles the MMC-20

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MMC-402 Italy Pre-ports Arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessel

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MMC-402 Italy Pre-ports Arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessel

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August, 2024- New

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September 2024, Revised and Renumbered

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MMC-133 Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). September, 2024 - Modification of paragraph 4.3.2.

MMC-138 Magnetic Compass. April, 2024 – Change in the paragraph 2.1.

MMC-161 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S- VDR) annual test, and its Performance Standards September, 2024 – Change in the reference, letter f, g and h and paragraph 5.1.4 and new paragraph 5.1.5.

MMC-192 Guidance on “Type Approvals” and “satisfaction of the Administration”. March, 2024 – Reference updated. Paragraphs 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 a) and b); amended. New paragraph 4.3 added. Paragraph 2. Scope included, therefore paragraphs renumbered

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MMC-195 Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) May, 2024 – Scratch out in numeral 16.4 item was removed

MMC-202 List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers. October, 2024 – Renewal

MMC-230 Ship Protection Measures to Pirates Attacks.  July, 2024 – Modification in paragraph 1.10, 1.11 and inclusion of paragraph 1.12.

MMC-243 Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC). July, 2024 – Modification of paragraph 4.3.1.

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MMC-245 Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas. September, 2024 - Exclusion as 08/27/2024 PROTECTION VESSELS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

MMC-258 Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear. August, 2024 - Section 6 “List of Service Providers” Table 6.1 updated to include new authorized services providers.

MMC-355 Use of Electronic Certificates onboard. August 2024 - Paragraph 4.1 amended, email changed to ro-monitoring@segumar.com / Paragraph 4.2.28 newly added “Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF) L.L.C”. / Paragraph 4.3 amended / Contact information on the bottom page updated.

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MMC-359 Guidance for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code. June, 2024 – Elimination of paragraph 17, regarding overdue verification and paragraphs were numbered.

MMC-380 Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian Vessels. July, 2024 - Change in paragraph 5.7.3.

MMC-391 Multiple Load Line Certificate Operational Procedure. May, 2024 – Points 5.3.4 amended.

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Qualitas Register of Shipping | 149 seguidores en LinkedIn. Choose Well! | Recognized Organization, Recognized Security Organization and Classification Society authorized to offer statutory/class certification and services.

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Pursuant to the RO Code, point 3.9.2.1.5, Recognized Organizations shall comply with the provisions stated in the following Merchant Marine Circulars.

ISM / MLC / ISPS certification process:

MMC-176 “International Safety Management (ISM) Code Panama Policy”.

·       MMC-388 “Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations”.

·       MMC-269 “Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Certification Process”.

·       MMC-359 “Guidance for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code”.

In cases of ship detentions:

·       MMC-380 “Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian Vessels” (Update July 2024).

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·    MMC-384 “Guidelines for appeals process against Port State Control deficiencies / detentions”.

In case of Casualties:

·   MMC-184 “Maritime Affairs & Casualty Investigation of Panama flagged vessels.”

For monthly and quarterly transfer reports:

·   MMC 324 “Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals”.

In Reference to Statutory Certificates that are authorized, other than those pertaining to ISM, ISPS, MLC and ITC.  These are Interim, Full-Term, Conditional, and Exemption.  Further details are found in MMC-156, as it may be amended.

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By virtue of ratification of the 1988 SOLAS and Load Line Protocols and the related amendments to MARPOL 73/78, Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) is applicable to Panama-flagged vessels.  MMC-152 provides extensive instructions and considerations from the FSA in connection with their interpretation and implementation of the HSSC.MMC-71 provides a list of official documents that must be carried on board by Panama-flagged vessels. National Documents and Official Books are updated.

MMC-192, as amended, provides guidance on the concept of “Type Approvals “and “satisfaction of the Administration”, which may be used throughout applicable regulations, as it will be understood or applied by the FSA.

The FSA accepts the use of electronic record books on board vessels as Minimum Requirements to Bridge Logbook, Oil Record Book, Crew Roll Book and Instructions to manufacturers and vessels.  Further details can be found on MMC-193.