Circular of PMA

At least one copy of the ship's annual tax bill should be on board

All ships flying the flag of Panama shall have an annual tax receipt on board or, if not equipped with an original, a photocopy is acceptable.

ASI inspectors should be concerned about this circular

This Circular is addressed to shipowners/operators, Corporate safety Prosecutors, legal Agents of Panamanian flag ships, Consuls of Panamanian Merchant Ships, Accredited Organizations (RO), and ASI inspectors should also be concerned about this Circular.

In 2024, Panama introduced a new annual tax bill

In 2024, Panama will introduce a new annual tax bill, and all Panama ship annual tax bills must be kept on board for reference.