Panama to de-list more vessels that violate sanctions

Capt. John

Amid an ongoing diplomatic tension globally, Panama said it will withdraw its flag from vessels that violate sanctions and international legislation, the Panama Maritime Authority told Reuters. This comes following removal of about 60 ships linked to Iran and Syria from the Panamanian registry in recent months.

The announcement comes by Rafael Cigarruista, general director of Merchant Marine from Panama’s Maritime Authority, in light of the recent de-listing of the supertanker ‘Grace 1’, over...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-to-de-list-more-vessels-that-violate-sanctions/

Leave a Comment

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon