[By: Panama Maritime Authority]
A few days ago, representatives of the United State’s Government and the US Embassy in Panama held a work´s meeting with representatives of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), regarding the continued commitment from both countries in maritime affairs.
During the meeting, PMA staff explained the role of the institution, the Panama Ship Registry and the Control and Monitoring Section Department of Navigation and Maritime Safety in regards to the due diligence and continuous surveillance of vessels registered in the Panamanian merchant navy.
Mr. Abram Paley, Deputy Special Envoy for Iran matters of the government of the United States of America, expressed the importance of maintaining cooperation between the two countries in the unstable behavior
context of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also stated that both nations have a common goal, which is why it is healthy to exchange ideas and continue together with the joint work of the last few years.
One of the topics discussed was the possibility of Panamanian flagged vessels being used to transport Iranian oil. However, confirming that to date there are no vessels of Iranian nationality owners in the Panamanian Registry, as far as we are aware. Mr. Miad Maleki, Senior Advisor to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, indicated that the reputation of the Panamanian flag is very important for the United States of America, as well as its trade and that there is full confidence in…
