Expert Panama maritime lawyers. World's largest ship registry, naval mortgages, maritime litigation and flag of convenience services. Full English service.
Panama operates the world's largest ship registry by tonnage. The Panama flag offers an internationally recognized regulatory framework, competitive fees and flexible ownership structures.
We handle the full spectrum of maritime legal services: ship registration, naval mortgages, maritime disputes and regulatory compliance for shipowners, operators and financiers.
Deep insight into Panama's tax authority processes.
Master in Public Administration — law, economics and policy.
You always deal directly with the attorney handling your case.
Licensed attorney in the Republic of Panama.
"Panama's maritime framework is one of the world's most tested and internationally recognized. We make it work for shipowners and financiers globally."
— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005Complete Panama flag registration for all vessel types. Fishing, cargo, passenger and yacht.
Drafting, negotiation and registration of Panama naval mortgages for ship financing.
Representation in Panama maritime courts. Arrest of vessels, cargo claims and collision cases.
Flag state compliance, ISM certification support and port state control assistance.
Ship-owning company formation — Panama SA with specific maritime corporate structure.
Panama maritime labor law, seafarer contracts and crew employment compliance.
We review vessel documentation, ownership and eligibility for Panama registration.
Formation of Panama SA ship-owning company if required.
Filing with Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (AMP) with complete documentation.
Panama registration certificate issued. Vessel is under Panama flag.
Complete Panama flag registration for 50,000 DWT bulk carrier with naval mortgage.
Arresting vessel in Panama for unpaid cargo claim with rapid court order.
Drafting and registering naval mortgage for $15M ship financing transaction.
Panama flag offers internationally recognized status, competitive fees, flexible ownership structures and a large network of port state control memoranda compliance.
Provisional registration is typically completed in 5–10 business days. Permanent registration follows within the statutory period.
A registered lien on a vessel under Panama law, used to secure ship financing. It follows the vessel and is internationally recognized.
Yes. A Panama SA or foreign company can own a Panama-flagged vessel. The ship-owning company can be the registered owner.
All commercial vessel types including cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, fishing vessels and yachts.
Confidential consultation. We assess your vessel registration, mortgage or litigation needs.