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Panama Flag Documentation

At Spear Maritime Academy, we offer comprehensive guidance and support for obtaining Panama flag documentation, essential for vessels operating under one of the world's most recognized and widely used maritime registries. Panama, known for its strategic location and robust maritime infrastructure, offers a streamlined registration process that provides numerous benefits, including favorable tax regimes, minimal operational restrictions, and access to a vast network of international shipping routes. Our expert team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and efficient registration process, from the initial application to the final issuance of documents, helping vessel owners and operators comply with international standards and regulations.

Apply for CDC at Spear Maritime Academy
Documents Required:
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photo (White Background)
  • Valid Passport
  • Approved medical certificate
  • Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques certification
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certification
  • Elementary First Aid certification
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities certification
  • Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers certification
  • Ratings forming part of a navigational watch (Deck for AB rank CDC)
  • Ratings forming part of an engineering watch (Engine for Oiler rank CDC)
  • Certificate of proficiency (II/5 for ABD CDC)
  • Certificate of proficiency (III/5 for ABE CDC)
  • CDC and stamp pages for AB/ABD/ABE/Oiler position as required
Apply for CoC Renewal (Deck / Engine) at Spear Maritime Academy
Documents Required for Deck/Engine Officers:
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photo (White Background)
  • Valid Passport
  • Approved medical certificate
  • Previous Panama License (CoC)
  • Panama CDC
  • CDC stamp pages (12 months of sailing)
  • Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques certification
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certification
  • Elementary First Aid certification
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities certification
  • Fast Rescue Boats certification
  • Advanced Training in Fire Fighting certification
  • Medical First Aid certification
  • Medical Care certification (Only for Management Level)
  • Ship Security Officer / STSDSD certification
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast Rescue Boats certification
  • Radar navigational, Radar Plotting, and Use of ARPA - Operational Level (Only for Deck officer)
  • Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork, and Search and Rescue - Management Level (Only for Deck officer)
  • The Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) certification (Only for Deck officer)
  • Bridge Resources Management certification (Only for Deck officer)
  • Marine Environmental Awareness certification
  • Leadership and Teamwork certification
  • Engine Room Resources Management certification (Only for Engine officer)
  • High Voltage course certification (Only for Engine officer)