Panama Certificates of Competency and Endorsement, Seaman Books
All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the Panamanian Flag is required to have either a Full Term Panama Certificate of Competency (CoC) or a Certificate of Endorsement (known as CoE, CRA, CDC) for a CoC issued by another Flag-State, and a Panamanian Seaman Discharge Book. This also includes all ratings and other personnel like support staff. At the Consulate we can assist you or your seafarers obtaining the Full Term CoC or a CoE, together with the Seaman Discharge Book.
When the application process is started, we will also issue a Temporal Certification (CT) which entitles the sailor to be fully able to work on board of Panama Flag-State vessels for 3 months while the CoC or CoE is being processed. The CT will be issued and delivered physically in less than 24-48 hours including express courier times. Before the CT is expired you will receive your Full Term CoC or a CoE.
For the certification the offshore work staff need Seaman Medicals. Seaman Medicals are done at GETWELL MEDICAL CENTER.
For further details please contact:
Dr. Ashok Kapoor
00971504505865
email ashukap@emirates.net.ae