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

_{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}

Merchant Marine Circular replaces MMC-397

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

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.

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.

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.

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).}

_{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.}

_{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.}