To obtain your Permanent Registration Certificates send by courier to IMC:

International Mar Consult Inc.
Calle 47 Marbella, Edificio Bellomar. Apto. 1, Panama, Panama
P.O. Box 550984 Paitilla, Panama.
Courier: DHL Account Number: 961039839
Telephone: + 507 2695860

the following documents:

1. Power of Attorney. (See Model in FORMS)

The signature of the owner shall be notarized and then authenticated by the Foreign Ministry of the country where the power of attorney has been granted, provided such country is a signatory of the "Apostille" Convention.

Alternatively, you may obtain authentication from a Consulate of Panama.

2. Bill of Sale and Acceptance of Sale or Builder´s Certificate for new vessels duly notarized and authenticated by the Foreign Ministry of the country where it has been issued, provided such country is a signatory of the "Apostille" Convention. Alternatively, you may obtain authentication from a Consulate of Panama.

3. International Tonnage Certificate issued by a class society authorized by Panama.

4. Document of Compliance DOC (only for passenger, tankers, bulk carrier vessels and high speed crafts over 500 GRT) issued by a class society authorized by Panama.

5. International Safety Management Certificate (ISM Code) (only for passenger, tankers, bulk carrier vessels over 500 GRT) issued by a class society authorized by Panama.

6. Application Form properly filled out.

7. INMARSAT application. (only for general cargo vessels over 300 GRT and passenger vessels)

8. Payment of Registration Fees and Taxes to the Panama Maritime Authority (See Money Transfer Instructions).

9. Special Safety Inspection for vessels over 20 years (Circular 26) monitored by SEGUMAR in New York.

The Merchant Marine of Panama completes your registration process within 24 hours and a copy of the Permanent Certificate of Registration "Patente" is send to you by fax immediately. You will receive the Patente by courier to the address designated by the owner within 2 or 3 days. Be sure to provide the relevant data in the General Correspondence and Billing Information Form.

The Permanent Registration Certificate is valid for a period of 4 years.