Documents Required for Provisional Registration;
- Copy of a Power of attorney duly authenticated by a Notary Public and legalized
- Completed application for registration
- Payment of governmental fees; enrollment and first year annual taxes
- Document of title (Builder’s certificate, Bill of Sale, Certificate issued by the court in case of legal auctions)*
- Valid copy of the current Safety Management Certificate (SMC)


Documents Required for Provisional Registration;
- Proof of ownership ( Builder’s certificate, Bill of Sale, Certificate issued by the court in case of legal auctions) duly executed and authenticated by a Notary Public confirming the authenticity of the signatures and legal capacity of the signatories and legalized by a Panamanian Consul or by way of Apostille.
- Original Power of attorney in favour of Panama law firm duly notarized and authenticated by a Panamanian Consul or by way of Apostille.
- Deletion certificate / cancellation of previous registry (not required for new vessels) duly authenticated to evidence the effect that the previous registry has been cancelled or closed.
- Radio application forms, duly filled out.
- Technical certificates: – International Tonnage Certificate, certificates issued by a recognized organization under the vessel’s name and under the authority of the Panamanian Government.


Upon presentation of the above documentation to the Shipping Bureau, registration of the respective Title of ownership (e.g. Bill of sale) and completion of various procedural steps, the Panama Maritime Auythority will issue Statutory Navigation Patente and  Statutory  Radio License valid for five (5) years.

For more detailed information and related application form drafts, please contact info@worldmaritime.com.tr