SOLAS PS

Underwater Survey in lieu of Dry-docking Survey for Passenger Ships (MMC 204)

Irrespective of the navigation area passenger ships shall be subject to two outside ship’s bottom inspection with the ship in a dry dock in a five (5) year period* (60 months). In all cases the period of time between these two bottom inspections in dry dock shall not exceed 36 months. The remaining bottom surveys of these ships can be carried out as underwater surveys. Consecutive underwater surveys will be allowed for these ships.

The required inspections of the ship’s bottom for the renewal surveys of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate can be carried out with the ship afloat.

Inspections with the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions are satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably trained staff is available, and previous authorization has been issued by this Administration through the Panama Segumar Office for passenger ships of 15 years of age and over, as follows:

Operators of Panamanian Passenger ships will make the request for underwater survey in lieu of dry dock directly to the ship’s Recognized Organization. The Recognized Organization will evaluate the request and, after considering all relevant information, make a recommendation to this office. If the request is approved, the underwater examinations will be performed according to the Recognized Organization procedures, by personnel of companies certified by the Recognized Organization to do these surveys and to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor.

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Outside Ship's Bottom Inspection and Dry docking Interface Periods (MMC No.204,Feb, 2022,, Supersede MMC No.141 & MMC No.116)

Based on requirements such as A.1186(33), the Panamanian authorities have revised the interval between the external inspection of the bottom of the ship and the inspection of the dry dock.

PMA24041_Panama_20240502MMC-204-Rev-RB-JGC-April-2024.pdf

Requirement of Protective Coatings of Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all Types of Ships and Double- side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers (PSPC) (MMC-204)

1 The Protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (PSPC) becomes mandatory in accordance to SOLAS II-1/3-2 for all ships over 500 gross tonnage in any of the following conditions:

The building Contract is placed on or after 1 July 2008 or;

In the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2009; or

The Delivery date of which is on or after 1 July 2012.

2 Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)'s interpretation for the above conditions is as follows:

If a building contract signing date occurs on or after 1 July 2008, then the vessel must comply with the PSPC requirements.

Only in the absence of a building contract the criteria of keel laid applies. This means thatin the absence of a building contract, vessels which keel are laid on or after 1 January 2009 must comply with the PSPC requirements.

Regardless of the Building Contract or the keel laid, if the delivery date of the vessel occurs on or after 1 July 2012, then must comply with the PSPC requirements.

3 Exemption from the PSPC requirements

3.1 Notwithstanding the above, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) conscious of the fact that there will be cases of vessels with a scheduled delivery date prior to the dates specified in the regulation, with a delivery delayed beyond the specific date due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the builder and owner, may in a case by case basis, accept the vessel as a ship delivered before the date of delivery specified in the regulation.

3.2 The Administration in order to grant the above mentioned special consideration will require a report by the owner, providing the reasons for delay. The formal request, together with the report shall be sent to any of the Segumar offices.

3.3 When this special consideration is accepted by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), the delivery date annotated on the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is to be footnoted to indicate that the ship is accepted by the Administration under the unforeseen delay in delivery provisions of this interpretation as stated in the PMA Circular MMC-246.

More details please refer to PMA23120_Panama_20231102MMC-246-Protective-Coatings-of-Dedicated-Seawater-Ballast-Tanks-in-all-Types-of-Ships-and-Double-side-Skin-Spaces-of-Bulk-Carriers-PSPC-Rev-October-2023.pdf

Application Date of MSC.1/ Circ 1388 (e-mail reply to CCS 20120707)

1 It is acceptable to apply IACS UI SC 178 (rev.1) to the ships of which application of construction is already submitted to Class before 8 August 2011 and of which keel lay will be on or after 1 January 2012.

2 It is further acceptable to apply IACS UI SC 178 (rev.1) to ships other than above (i), as long as the contract for construction is before 1 January 2012 with the condition that the vessel is to be launched to construction before 1 January 2013.

3 For any other case which does not meet condition (i) and (ii), contact to the Administration is to be made in order to seek for approval of applying IACS UI SC 178(rev.1) on a case by case basis as through the Society.

Emergency Towing Arrangement Lighting (MMC No.114)

Panama Administration recommends that emergency lighting is to be on the access way of the forward emergency towing arrangement. This is just a strong recommendation since the Administration cannot make it mandatory.

Use of Asbestos (MMC No.70, 91)

1 Asbestos provided already on existing ships is acceptable.

2 Repairs and renewals are to be made, as far as practicable, with non-asbestos materials.

Guidelines on early assessment of hull damage and possible need for abandonment of bulk carriers(MMC-164 Nov 2023) SE

Guidelines for the Maintenance, Inspection of Fire-Protection System and Appliances ( MMC281 Oct 2025）PMA25091_Panama_20251104MMC-281-OCTOBER-2025-CM.pdf

For details, refer to the original document.

Reference:

a. MSC.1/Circ.1432 - Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances (supersedes MSC/Circ. 850).

b. MSC.1/ Circ. 1516 – Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and inspections of Fire Protection System and Appliances (MSC.1/ Circ.1432)

c. Resolution A. 951(23) - Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers

d. MSC.1/Circ. 1318 ?Guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed carbon dioxide fire- extinguishing systems

e. MSC.1/Circ. 1312, Revised Guidelines for the Performance and Testing Criteria, and Surveys of Foam Concentrates for Fixed Fire extinguishing Systems

f. MSC.1/Circ. 1275 - Unified Interpretation of SOLAS CH II-2 on the number and arrangement of portable fire extinguishers on board ships

g. MSC.1/Circ.849 - Guidelines for the Performance, Location, use and care of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)

h. MSC.1/Circ.798 - Guidelines for Performance and Testing Criteria and Surveys of Medium expansion Concentrates For Fire Extinguishing Systems

i. MSC.1/Circ.670 - Guidelines for the Performance and Testing Criteria and Surveys of High expansion Foam Concentrates for Fixed Fire extinguishing Systems

j. MSC.1/Circ. 600 - Annual Leakage Check of Halon Fire-Extinguishing Systems

k. Resolution A.752(18) - Guidelines for the Evaluation, Testing and Application of Low-location Lighting on Passenger Ships

This Merchant Marine Circular supersedes MMC. No. 96 and 226.

Purpose

Provide the minimum recommended level of maintenance and inspections for the protection system and appliances. It should be noted that the general requirements contained in this Circular are not an all inclusive list of maintenance or inspection items for fire protection systems, fire fighting appliances, and emergency equipment.

Application

1. This Circular applies to all ships. This information may be used as a basis for the ship's onboard maintenance plan required by SOLAS regulation II-2/14.

2. This Circular will also address maintenance and inspection of fixed carbon dioxide systems or portable fire extinguishers. According to the comprehensive instructions provided in the Guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems (MSC.1/Circ.1318) for fixed carbon dioxide systems, and in the Improved Guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers (Resolution A.951 (23) for portable fire extinguishers

3. These guidelines apply to all ships including units under MODU code.

1. General Requirements for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-protection Systems and Appliances.

1.1. Operational readiness

1.1.1. All fire protection system and appliances should be, at all times, in good order and readily available for immediate use while the ship is in service. If a fire protection system is undergoing maintenance, testing or repair, then suitable arrangements should be made to ensure safety is not diminished through the provisions of alternative fixed or portable fire protection equipment or other measures. The onboard maintenance plan should include provisions for this purpose.

1.1.2. Where Recognized Organization issuing the vessel抯 Statutory Certificate determines that the equipment does not comply with the requirements of the corresponding mandatory regulations, it must request to SEGUMAR Office authorization for the issuance of the relevant Conditional Statutory Certificate or authorization prior to sail at conditionals@segumar.com, as per the Merchant Marine Circular No.156.

1.2. Maintenance and Testing

1.2.1. Onboard maintenance and inspections should be carried out in accordance with the ship's maintenance plan.

1.2.2. Certain maintenance procedures and inspections may be performed by competent crew members who have completed an advanced fire-fighting training course, while others should be performed by persons specially trained in the maintenance of such systems. The on board maintenance plan should indicate which parts of the recommended inspections and maintenance are to be completed by trained personnel.

1.2.3. Inspections should be carried out by the crew to ensure that the indicated weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, two-year, five-year and ten-year actions are taken for the specified equipment, if provided. Records of the inspections should be carried on board the ship, or may be computer based. In cases where the inspections and maintenance are carried out by trained service technicians other than the ship's crew, inspection reports should be provided at the completion of the testing.

1.2.4. In addition to the onboard maintenance and inspections stated in these circular, manufacturer's maintenance and inspection guidelines should be followed. The quality of water in automatic sprinkler systems is of particular importance and should be maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Records of water quality should be maintained on board in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

1.2.5. Where particular arrangements create practical difficulties, alternative testing and maintenance procedures should be consulted directly to the Administration.

1.3. Weekly Testing and Inspections

1.3.1. Fixed fire detection and alarm systems:

a. Verify all fire detection and fire alarm control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp/indicator test switch.

1.3.2. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Verify all fixed fire-extinguishing system control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp/indicator test switch? and

b. Verify all control/section valves are in the correct position.

1.3.3. Fire doors:

a. Verify all fire door control panel indicators, if provided, are functional by operating the lamp/indicator switch.

1.3.4. Public address and general alarm systems:

a. Verify all public address systems and general alarm systems are functioning properly.

1.3.5. Breathing apparatus:

a. Examine all breathing apparatus and EEBD cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range.

1.3.6. Low location lighting:

a. Verify low location lighting systems are functional by switching off normal lighting in selected locations.

1.3.7. Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems:

b. Verify all control panel indicators and alarms are functional?

c. visually inspect pump unit and its fittings? and

d. check the pump unit valve positions, if valves are not locked, as applicable.

1.4. Monthly testing and inspections

Monthly inspections should be carried out to ensure that the indicated actions are taken for the specified equipment:

1.4.1. Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles:

a. Verify all fire hydrants, hose and nozzles are in place, properly arranged, and are in serviceable condition?

b. Operate all fire pumps to confirm that they continue to supply adequate pressure? and

c. Emergency fire pump fuel supply adequate, and heating system in satisfactory condition, if applicable.

1.4.2. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Verify containers/cylinders fitted with pressure gauges are in the proper range and the installation free from leakage.

1.4.3. Foam fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Verify all control and section valves are in the proper open or closed position, and all pressure gauges are in the proper range.

1.4.4. Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems:

a. Verify all control, pump unit and section valves are in the proper open or closed position,

b. verify sprinkler pressure tanks or other means have correct levels of water,

c. test automatic starting arrangements on all system pumps so designed,

d. verify all standby pressure and air/gas pressure gauges are within the proper pressure ranges, and

e. test a selected sample of system section valves for flow and proper initiation of alarms.

(Note: The valves selected for testing should be chosen to ensure that all valves are tested within a oneyear period.)

1.4.5. Firefighter's outfits:

a. Verify lockers providing storage for firefighting equipment contain their full inventory and equipment is in serviceable condition.

b.Following the results of previous casualty investigations involving non-compliant firefighter’s outfits, this Administration encourages the responsible officer to verify that all firefighter’s outfits onboard are made of such a type as to comply with the FSS Code/Ch 3/Section 2.1.1.1, which allow such insulated protective clothing to protect the skin from heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. In addition, the outer surface shall be water-resistant.

1.4.6. Fixed dry chemical powder systems:

a. Verify all control and section valves are in the proper open or closed position, and all pressure gauges are in the proper range.

1.4.7. Fixed aerosol extinguishing systems:

a. Verify all electrical connections and/or manual operating stations are properly arranged, and are in proper condition? and

b. verify the actuation system/control panel circuits are within manufacturer's specifications.

1.4.8. Portable foam applicators:

a. Verify all portable foam applicators are in place, properly arranged, and are in proper condition.

1.4.9. Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers:

a. Verify all extinguishers are in place, properly arranged, and are in proper condition.

1.4.10. Fixed fire detection and alarm systems:

a. Test a sample of detectors and manual call points so that all devices have been tested within five years. For very large systems the sample size should be determined by the Administration.

1.5. Quarterly testing and inspections

Quarterly inspections should be carried out to ensure that the actions are taken for the specified equipment:

1.5.1. Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles:

a. Verify international shore connection(s) is in serviceable condition.

1.5.2. Foam fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Verify the proper quantity of foam concentrate is provided in the foam system storage tank.

1.5.3. Ventilation systems and fire dampers:

a. Test all fire dampers for local operation.

1.5.4. Fire doors:

a. Test all fire doors located in main vertical zone bulkheads for local operation.

1.5.5. Water mist , water spray and sprinkler systems

a. Asses system water quality in the header tank and pump unit against the manufacturer’s water quality guidelines.

1.6. Annual testing and inspections.

Annual inspections should be carried out to ensure that the indicated actions are taken for the specified equipment:

1.6.1. Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles:

a. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

b. flow test all fire pumps for proper pressure and capacity. Test emergency fire pump with isolation valves closed,

c. test all hydrant valves for proper operation,

d. pressure test a sample of fire hoses at the maximum fire main pressure, so that all fire hoses are tested within five years,

e. verify all fire pump relief valves, if provided, are properly set,

f. examine all filters/strainers to verify they are free of debris and contamination, and

g. nozzle size/type correct, maintained and working.

1.6.2. Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems:

a. test all fire detection systems and fire detection systems used to automatically release fire-extinguishing systems for proper operation, as appropriate?

b. visually inspect all accessible detectors for evidence of tampering obstruction, etc., so that all detectors are inspected within one year, and

c. test emergency power supply switchover.

1.6.3. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

b. externally examine all high pressure cylinders for evidence of damage or corrosion,

c. check the hydrostatic test date of all storage containers,

d. functionally test all fixed system audible and visual alarms,

e. verify all control/section valves are in the correct position,

f. check the connections of all pilot release piping and tubing for tightness,

g. examine all flexible hoses in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations,

h. test all fuel shut-off controls connected to fire-protection systems for proper operation,

i. the boundaries of the protected space should be visually inspected to confirm that no modifications have been made to the enclosure that have created uncloseable openings that would render the system ineffective, and

j. if cylinders are installed inside the protected space, verify the integrity of the double release lines inside the protected space, and check low pressure or circuit integrity monitors on release cabinet, as applicable.

1.6.4. Foam fire-extinguishing systems:

a. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

b. functionally test all fixed system audible alarms,

c. flow test all water supply and foam pumps for proper pressure and capacity, and confirm flow at the required pressure in each section (Ensure all piping is thoroughly flushed with fresh water after service.),

d. test all system cross connections to other sources of water supply for proper operation,

e. verify all pump relief valves, if provided, are properly set,

f. examine all filters/strainers to verify they are free of debris and contamination,

g. verify all control/section valves are in the correct position,

h. blow dry compressed air or nitrogen through the discharge piping or otherwise confirm the pipework and nozzles of high expansion foam systems are clear of any obstructions, debris and contamination. This may require the removal of nozzles, if applicable,

i. take samples from all foam concentrates carried on board and subject them to the periodical control tests in MSC.1/Circ.1312, for low expansion foam, or MSC/Circ.670 for high expansion foam.

(Note: Except for non-alcohol resistant foam, the first test need not be conducted until 3 years after being supplied to the ship.)? and

j. test all fuel shut-off controls connected to fire-protection systems for proper operation.

1.6.5. Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems:

a. verify proper operation of all water mist, water-spray and sprinkler systems using the test valves for each section,

b. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

c. externally examine all high pressure cylinders for evidence of damage or corrosion,

d. check the hydrostatic test date of all high pressure cylinders,

e. functionally test all fixed system audible and visual alarms?

f. flow test all pumps for proper pressure and capacity,

g. test all antifreeze systems for adequate freeze protection,

h. test all system cross connections to other sources of water supply for proper operation,

i. verify all pump relief valves, if provided, are properly set,

j. examine all filters/strainers to verify they are free of debris and contamination,

k. verify all control/section valves are in the correct position,

l. blow dry compressed air or nitrogen through the discharge piping of dry pipe systems, or otherwise confirm the pipework and nozzles are clear of any obstructions. This may require the removal of nozzles, if applicable,

m. test emergency power supply switchover, where applicable,

n. visually inspect all sprinklers focusing in areas where sprinklers are subject to aggressive atmosphere (like saunas, spas, kitchen areas) and subject to physical damage (like luggage handling areas, gyms, play rooms, etc.) so that all sprinklers are inspected within one year. Sprinklers with obvious external damage, including paint, should be replaced and not included in the numbers of sprinklers tested in subparagraph .q ,

o. check for any changes that may affect the system such as obstructions by ventilation ducts, pipes, etc.,

p. test a minimum of one section in each open head water mist system by flowing water through the nozzles. The sections tested should be chosen so that all sections are tested within a five-year period, and

q. test automatic sprinklers and automatic water mist nozzles in accordance with the following flow chart .(Refer to the circular)

1.6.6. Ventilation systems and fire dampers:

a. test all fire dampers for remote operation,

b. verify galley exhaust ducts and filters are free of grease buildup, and

c. test all ventilation controls interconnected with fire-protection systems for proper operation.

1.6.7. Fire doors:

a. Test all remotely controlled fire doors for proper release.

1.6.8. Breathing apparatus:

a. check breathing apparatus air recharging systems, if fitted, for air quality,

b. check all breathing apparatus face masks and air demand valves are in serviceable condition, and

c. check EEBDs according to maker's instructions.

1.6.9. Fixed dry chemical powder systems:

a. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

b. verify the pressure regulators are in proper order and within calibration, and

c. agitate the dry chemical powder charge with nitrogen in accordance with system manufacturer's instructions.

(Note: Due to the powder's affinity for moisture, any nitrogen gas introduced for agitation must be moisture free.)

1.6.10. Fixed aerosol extinguishing systems:

a. Verify condensed or dispersed aerosol generators have not exceeded their mandatory replacement date. Pneumatic or electric actuators should be demonstrated working, as far as practicable.

1.6.11. Portable foam applicators:

a. verify all portable foam applicators are set to the correct proportioning ratio for the foam concentrate supplied and the equipment is in proper order,

b. verify all portable containers or portable tanks containing foam concentrate remain factory sealed, and the manufacturer's recommended service life interval has not been exceeded,

c. portable containers or portable tanks containing foam concentrate, excluding protein based concentrates, less than 10 years old, that remain factory sealed can normally be accepted without the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312 being carried out,

d. protein based foam concentrate portable containers and portable tanks should be thoroughly checked and, if more than five years old, the foam concentrate should be subjected to the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312, or renewed, and

e. the foam concentrates of any non-sealed portable containers and portable tanks, and portable containers and portable tanks where production data is not documented, should be subjected to the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312.

1.6.12. Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers:

a. perform periodical inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,

b. visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition,

c. check the hydrostatic test date of each cylinder, and

d. for dry powder extinguishers, invert extinguisher to ensure powder is agitated.

1.6.13. Galley and deep fat cooking fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Check galley and deep fat cooking fire-extinguishing systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.7. Two-year testing and inspections

Two-year inspections should be carried out to ensure that the indicated actions are taken for the specified equipment.

1.7.1. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. all high pressure extinguishing agents cylinders and pilot cylinders should be weighed or have their contents verified by other reliable means to confirm that the available charge in each is above 95 per cent of the nominal charge. Cylinders containing less than 95 per cent of the nominal charge should be refilled, and

b. blow dry compressed air or nitrogen through the discharge piping or otherwise confirm the pipe work and nozzles are clear of any obstructions. This may require the removal of nozzles, if applicable.

1.7.2. Fixed dry chemical powder systems:

a. blow dry nitrogen through the discharge piping to confirm that the pipe work and nozzles are clear of any obstructions,

b. operationally test local and remote controls and section valves,

c. verify the contents of propellant gas cylinders (including remote operating stations),

d. test a sample of dry chemical powder for moisture content, and

e. subject the powder containment vessel, safety valve and discharge hoses to a full working pressure test.

1.8. Five-year service

At least once every five years, the following inspections should be carried out for the specified equipment:

1.8.1. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. Perform internal inspection of all control valves.

1.8.2. Foam fire-extinguishing systems:

a. perform internal inspection of all control valves,

b. flush all high expansion foam system piping with fresh water, drain and purge with air,

c. check all nozzles to prove they are clear of debris, and

d. test all foam proportioners or other foam mixing devices to confirm that the mixing ratio tolerance is within +30 to -10% of the nominal mixing ratio defined by the system approval.

1.8.3. Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems:

a. flush all ro-ro deck deluge system piping with water, drain and purge with air,

b. perform internal inspection of all control/section valves, water quality testing should be conducted in all corresponding piping sections, if not previously tested as outlined in paragraph 1.6.5(r) within the last five years;

c. check condition of any batteries, or renew in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

d. for each section where the water is refilled after being drained or flushed, water quality should meet manufacturer's guidelines. Testing of the renewed water quality should be conducted and recorded as a new baseline reference to assist future water quality monitoring for each corresponding section.

1.8.4. Breathing apparatus:

a. Perform hydrostatic testing of all steel self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders. Aluminium and composite cylinders should be tested to the satisfaction of the Administration.

1.8.5. Low-location lighting:

a. Test the luminance of all systems in accordance with the procedures in resolution A.752(18).

1.8.6. Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers:

a. Visually examine at least one extinguisher of each type manufactured in the same year and kept on board.

1.9. Ten-year Service

At least once every 10 years, the following inspections should be carried out for the specified equipment:

1.9.1. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems:

a. perform a hydrostatic test and internal examination of 10 per cent of the system's extinguishing agent and pilot cylinders. If one or more cylinders fail, a total of 50 per cent of the onboard cylinders should be tested. If further cylinders fail, all cylinders should be tested,

b. flexible hoses should be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer and not exceeding every 10 years, and

c. if permitted by the Administration, visual inspection and NDT (non-destructive testing) of halon cylinders may be performed in lieu of hydrostatic testing.

1.9.2. Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems:

a. Perform a hydrostatic test and internal examination for gas and water pressure cylinders according to flag Administration guidelines or, where these do not exist, EN 1968:2002 + A1.

1.9.3. Fixed dry chemical powder systems:

a. Subject all powder containment vessels to hydrostatic or nondestructive testing carried out by an accredited service agent.

1.9.4. Fixed aerosol extinguishing systems:

a. Condensed or dispersed aerosol generators to be renewed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.9.5. Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers:

a. All extinguishers together with propellant cartridges should be hydrostatically tested by specially trained persons in accordance with recognized standards or the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Requirements for Specific Maintenance and Inspection of Portable Fire Extinguishers:

2.1. Please refer to Resolution A. 951(23) - Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers

2.2. Spare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers

2.2.1. Spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 extinguishers and 50% of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged on board. Not more than 60 total spare charges are required. Instructions for recharging shall be carried on board.

2.2.2. For fire extinguishers which cannot be recharged onboard, additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type, capacity and number as determined in paragraph 2.2.1 above shall be carried in lieu of spare charge.  

2.2.3. Periodic refilling of the cylinders should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Only refills approved for the extinguisher may be used for recharging. Partially emptied extinguishers should be recharged.

2.2.4. Ships constructed on or after 1 January 2009* should use the table showed in the MSC.1/Circ. 1275 (Unified Interpretation of SOLAS CH II-2 on the number and arrangement of portable fire extinguishers on board ships), as reference for the number and arrangement of portable fire extinguishers in accommodation spaces, service spaces, control stations machinery spaces of category A, other machinery spaces, cargo spaces, weather deck and other spaces on board ship. For ships constructed before 1 January 2009, ship-owners are encouraged to implement this unified interpretation.

* Note: For the applicability of items prescribed under the MSC.1/Circ. 1275 and then the use of the table specify in such MSC.1/Circ. 1275, this Administration considering the large amount of vessel register in Panama Flag decide to make in force the applicability for vessels contracted for construction on or after 15 April 2009.

2.2.5. A portable fire extinguisher required for a small space may be located outside and near the entrance to that space.

2.2.6. If the wheelhouse is adjacent with the chartroom and has a door giving direct access to chartroom, no additional fire extinguisher is required in the chart room. The same applies to safety centers if they are within the boundaries of the wheelhouse in passenger ships.

2.2.7. Two portable fire extinguishers, each having a capacity of not less than 6kg of dry powder or equivalent, should be provided when dangerous goods are carried on the weather deck, in open ro-ro spaces and vehicle spaces, and in cargo space as appropriate. Two portable fire extinguishers, each having a suitable capacity, should be provided on weather deck for tankers.

2.2.8. No portable fire extinguisher needs to be provided in cargo holds of containerships if motor vehicles with fuel in their tank for their own propulsion are carried in open or closed containers.

3. Requirements for Specific Maintenance and Inspection of Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems:

3.1. Please refer to :

3.1.1. MSC.1/Circ. 1318 - Guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed carbon dioxide fire- extinguishing systems

3.1.2. MSC.1/Circ. 1312 - Revised Guidelines for the Performance and Testing Criteria, and Surveys of Foam Concentrates for Fixed Fire extinguishing Systems

3.1.3. MSC.1/Circ.798 - Guidelines for Performance and Testing Criteria and Surveys of Medium expansion Concentrates For Fire Extinguishing Systems

3.1.4. MSC.1/Circ.670 - Guidelines for the Performance and Testing Criteria and Surveys of High expansion Foam Concentrates for Fixed Fire extinguishing Systems

* Note: For the applicability of items prescribed under the MSC.1/Circ. 1275 and then the use of the table specify in such MSC.1/Circ. 1275, this Administration considering the large amount of vessel register in Panama Flag decide to make in force the applicability for vessels contracted for construction on or after 15 April 2009.

4. Additional Requirements for Halon Systems:

4.1. Halon installations of fire-extinguishing systems on board ships, which keel was laid or at a similar stage of construction on or after October 1994 are prohibited. Moreover, full-scale tests of Halon fire-extinguishing systems on board ships are prohibited since January 1992 in accordance with Resolution A.719 (17). However, an annual leakage check shall be carried out as per MSC.1/Circ. 600 - Annual Leakage Check of Halon Fire-Extinguishing Systems. The Chief Engineer can carry out this test if provided with the proper equipment and training;

4.2. During the annual leakage check, if any cylinder showing signs of leakage, loss of contents exceeding 5% from the installed quantity, signs of mechanical damage or excessive corrosion, must be withdrawn from service.

5. Fire Protection - Paint Lockers

5.1. Paint lockers shall be protected by:

5.1.1. a carbon dioxide system, designed to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 40% of the gross volume of the protected space; or

5.1.2. a dry powder system, designed for at least 0.5 kg powder/m3; or

5.1.3. a water spraying or sprinkler system, designed for 5 l/m2 min. Water spraying systems may be connected to the fire main of the ship; or

5.1.4. The fitting of a portable fire extinguisher immediately outside the entrance to the paint locker. The number of portable extinguishers is to be adequate to the size of the paint locker as determined by the Recognized Organization.

Note: In any case, the system shall be operable from outside the protected space

6. SOLAS - Emergency Fire Pump

This Administration accepts gasoline engine driven portable emergency fire pumps on board cargo ships less than 2000 GRT. Proper precautions must be observed in the storage and handling of gasoline with this equipment.  

EEBD

 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD)（MMC142）

 The 2000 amendments to SOLAS 74, Chapter II-2, Reg. 13 require Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) which will be used for escape from a compartment that has a hazardous atmosphere. The EEBD have become mandatory under the new amendments for all ships to which the safety equipment certificate is required. The application of EEBDs provisions onboard Panama flag ships shall be as follow:  

1. Number of EEBDs

a. At least two (2) EEBDs in accommodation spaces of cargo ships and one (1) spare EEBD. Applicable to new and existing ships.

b. At least two (2) EEBDs per main vertical zone, and a total of two (2) spare EEBDs. Applicable to new and existing passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers.

c. At least four (4) EEBDs per main vertical zone, and a total of two (2) spare EEBDs.. Applicable to new and existing passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers.

d. For the purpose of this requirement (based on UI MSC/Circ. 1081), the minimum number of EEBDs required on machinery spaces shall be as follows:

i. One (1) EEBD at the engine control room if located inside the machinery space;

ii. One (1) EEBD at the machine shop or work shop area. If there is, however, a direct access to an escape way from the workshop, an EEBD is not required; and

iii. One (1) EEBD located near the escape ladder used a second means of escape from the machinery space.

If the ship has a machinery space with more than one deck, then one (1) EEBD for each deck shall be placed at the same area as in point (.3)

2. Additional Spares

Ships with ten or less EEBDs on board shall carry at least one (1) additional spare device more than the one mentioned in item 1. Ships with 11 to 20 EEBDs on board shall carry at least two spare devices. Ships with more than 20 EEBDs on board shall carry spares equal to at least 10 % of the total EEBDs but no more than 4 spares will be required. Applicable to new and existing ships.

Additional to the above requirements, the EEBD shall have a service duration of at least 10 minutes. Also, the number and location of EEBDs and spares shall be indicated in the fire control plan.

For existing ships, the requirement is to be complied with by the first survey after 1 July 2002. For more reference, the 2000 amendments to SOLAS 74, Chapter II-2, Reg. 1.2.2 clarify the applicable requirements to existing ships.

The detailed technical standards for the EEBD, are separately provided in a mandatory code called “The International Code for the Fire Safety System (FSS Code)” adopted simultaneously.

Note: “New ships” cited above means ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002 and “Existing ships” means ships constructed prior to that date.

Authorized Organizations are instructed to follow the above mentioned guidelines, before issuing the appropriate certificate.

3. Training (as per the IMO MSC.1/Circ.849 – May 1998)

Training in the use of the EEBD should be considered as a part of basic safety training .At least one EEBD training device shall be provided for training purposes at first Safety Equipment survey on or after 1st May 2018. This device will be in addition to EEBDs required for the machinery and accommodation spaces unless onboard means of recharging EEBD is provided. If the rechargeable means is provided on board in alignment with the manufacturer’s instructions, then no additional EEBD cylinder for training will be necessary, considering that there are several types of them (Additional mask and associated devices.

*Spare EEBDs mentioned in section 3 are not to be included in total number for training is still required, although rechargeable means is provided). One (1) of EEBD must be marked for training.

Personnel should be trained to immediately don an EEBD prior to exiting a space when the atmosphere becomes life threatening. This is necessary due to the possibility of encountering smoke during escape. Such training should be accomplished by scheduling routine escape drills for crew members working in the engineering or machinery spaces.

An EEBD may also be used to escape from a machinery space due to an accidental release of a fixed CO2 system and can be carried by firefighters for the sole purpose of providing the device to personnel in need of emergency assistance.

4. Inspection and Testing:

4.1. All EEBDs shall be inspected by a competent person at least annually.

4.2. Maintenance and servicing of EEBDs shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.3. Hydrostatic pressure testing of EEBD cylinders shall be undertaken at least once every five years, or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions if such testing is required on a more frequent basis. The test pressure and test date shall be clearly and permanently marked on the cylinder.

4.4. Where EEBDs are fitted with a small capacity oxygen cartridge and manufacturers specify a fixed service life without scheduled hydrostatic pressure testing (e.g. “Ocenco” M- 20.2), hydrostatic testing is not required.

More details please refer to MMC-142 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices.pdf

Exemption of a Fixed Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Holds ( MMC No.70 )

Panama authorizes an exemption from the installation of a fixed fire extinguishing system in cargo holds of new wood chip (not dried up) carriers. This exemption is based on Regulation 53 (1.2) of Chapter II-2 (1981 Amendments to SOLAS), the present Regulation 10.7.1.4 of Chapter II-2 in the SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2004.

First Aid Kit (MMC No.144)

Each First Aid Kit is to contain at least iodine solution, a large standard dressing, 2 medium standard dressing, 4 small standard dressing, 8 triangular bandages, some cotton wool, safety pins, sticking plaster, scissors and a pencil with paper.

Manning of Survival Craft (MMC No.68)

1 In case of passenger vessels engaged on international voyages of 200 GRT or more, the minimum number of deck officers or certificated persons, on board, for operating the survival craft and launching arrangements required for abandonment by the total number of persons on board, shall be determined as shown in the following table:

Prescribed Complement of Each Lifeboat Minimum Number of Deck Officers or Certified Persons Shall Be:

Less than 41 persons: 2

From 41 to 61 persons: 3

From 62 to 85 persons: 4

Above 85 persons: 5

2 On each Panama flag vessel other than passenger ship, there should be at least the following assignment for operating and launching of each lifeboat on board:

One (1) Certificated Person in command; and One (1) Certificated Person as second-in-command

3 In the manning of every survival craft there should be persons assigned and capable for the following:

Operating the survival craft radio equipment; and

Operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments (in case of lifeboats).

4 All vessels that in addition to lifeboats installed also have liferafts on board, there should be a deck officer or certificated person placed in charge of each liferaft.

5 Any vessel engaged to offshore operations (e.g. supply vessel, stand-by vessel), yacht and any type of vessel that due to its characteristics, nature of voyage and the number of persons on board that might not have lifeboat as primary method of abandon, there should be a deck officer or certificated person placed in charge of each liferaft.

6 Into the group of vessels for the previous paragraph, the Administration may permit persons practiced in the handling and operation of liferafts to be placed in charge of liferafts in lieu of the deck officer or certificated person required.

7 The Muster List shall specify which deck officer and/or certificated persons are assigned, and which are their substitutes (in case of key persons may become disable) to ensure at all times that the survival crafts are maintained in good condition and ready for immediate use.

More details please refer to PMA23112_Panama_20231102MMC-68-12-10-2023.pdf

Immersion Suits and Thermal Protective Aids (Reg. III/7.3, 31.3.2)

If the ship is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates between Latitude 32 degrees North and 32 degrees South, in the opinion of the Administration, they are unnecessary.

Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service (MMC 144)

This circular applies to all cargo ships and to passenger ships as described in the SOLAS Regulation III/22.4 and 32.3.

Please refer toMMC-144-SEGUMAR-Apr2023-Rev-MR.pdf

Carriage of Immersion Suits (MMC 144a, TM 227)

1 Cargo ships constructed after 1 July 2006 and existing cargo ships no later than the first safety equipment survey on or after 1 July 2006 are to carry immersion suits for every person onboard the ship subject to requirements in MSC.152(78) and based on the Safety Equipment Certificate (Form E). Suitable immersion Suits are also to be provided for children where carried.

2 Any ship subject to this regulation will also provide additional immersion suits for individuals who will be working some distance from the place where a crewman's immersion suit is stored. These places will include, but not limited to the Navigation Bridge, Engine Room, and any other places onboard the ship that in accordance with the type of ship, are to be considered as a permanent working place. On the above mentioned places, the ship is to carry Two (2) Immersion Suits because in an emergency it is unreasonable to expect a crewman could acquire the assigned immersion suit.

3 Immersion suits and thermal protective aids are to be assigned by the Master. It is recommended that they are to be kept in the crew cabins along with life jackets.

4 For cargo vessels less than 85 meters in length other than oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers operating above 32o North and 32o South latitudes, where only life rafts are carried in accordance with Regulation 31.1.3 of Chapter III of SOLAS, all persons are to be provided with immersion suits.

5 A ship other than bulk carrier as defined in regulation IX /1 of SOLAS, which is constantly engaged on voyages in Warm Climates, between Latitude 32 degrees North and 32 degrees South, may be exempted from the said requirements.

6 All immersion Suits are to comply with the requirements of the Life Saving Appliances Code (LSA Code).

7 Ship  are to continue to carry the number of Lifejackets required by Reg. 7.2/III of SOLAS, when the immersion suits are classified as Lifejacket.

8 The monthly inspection and the periodic testing of the Immersion Suit are to be carried out in accordance with the guidelines approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Lifeboat On-load Release and Retrieval System (MMC No. 250)

As the Administration points out that amendments to Regulation III/1.5 of SOLAS and to LSA Code Chapter IV/4.4.7.6, will enter into force on 1 January 2013. These amendments require that for all ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, the lifeboat on-load release mechanism shall meet the new LSA Code requirements.

All types of existing lifeboat on-load release and retrieval systems design are to be reviewed, and the performance test witnessed by an Administration or by a Recognized Organization before 1 July 2013 in accordance with MSC.1Circ.1392. Failing to do so, is to result into the release and retrieval system to be considered as non-compliant and required to be replaced by a new lifeboat release and retrieval system, within the dates above mentioned (after the first scheduled drydocking after 1 July 2014 but no later than 1 July 2019).

The Administration clarifies that:

1 Existing ships fitted with off-load only release systems do not need to go through the evaluation process or replacement.

2 The Administration will accept the results of evaluations carried out by other Administrations on types of existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems (as per information released on GISIS data base).

3 The Manufacturer, see definition in MSC.1/Circ.1392, needs to submit to an Administration, for evaluation, the types of existing on-load release and retrieval systems for which he is responsible, before 1 July 2013.

4 If the lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system is deemed non-compliant after evaluation, the Manufacturer has the option to modify and re-submit for evaluation. If the modification is approved, all ships continuing to use that type of lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system are to be modified in accordance to the specifications approved.

5 Ship owners/operators are to confirm with their manufacturers, that the type of lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system has been submitted for evaluation and be aware if it has been found compliant, non compliant or capable of being modified.

6 Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) is to be employed as an interim risk mitigation measure for each existing lifeboat release and retrieval system until the system meets any of the requirements stated in the MSC.1/Circ.1392, Paragraph 6.1 to 6.5; and at the master's discretion.

The one-time follow up overhaul examination is to be carried out, on board in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1392, by the Manufacturer or by one of their representatives.

The Owners/Operators are to ensure that the extent of wear, corrosion, erosion and any material degradation is verified, addressed, and a factual statement is issued by the Manufacturer to confirm this. This statement is to be retained on board.

Taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1393 on early implementation of the new SOLAS regulation III/1.5, this Administration highly recommends all parties concerned to take the appropriate actions, at the earliest opportunity.

Launching Test at 5 Knots for Lifeboat and Rescue Boat (MMC No.114)

The launching test at 5 knots in calm water is to be carried out for the lifeboats on cargo ships of 20,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 1998 and for the rescue boats on all the ships. The test is to be one of the installation tests for lifeboats and rescue boats.

Lowering Speed for Lifeboats (applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July 1986)  (MMC No.91)

The maximum lowering speed for lifeboats is 1.3 meters/sec. irrespective of the location of the davits.

Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts(MMC-166 Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts)

Cargo ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2007 and engaged on international voyages are to comply with the requirements in MSC.1/Circ.1243; and for existing ships, compliance is to be verified at the next safety equipment annual survey (knotted ropes are forbidden).

For more details, please refer toMMC-166 Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts.pdf

Extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months for novel inflatable liferafts.

Reference

(a) MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-194 _2026/1

More details refer to PMA26004_Panama_20260114MMC-194-January-2026-CM-Rev-dccm.pdf

 

This Merchant Marine Circular applies to all novel inflatable liferafts installed or to be installed in Panamanian-flagged ships that seek permission from this Administration to be subjected to extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months. In addition, manufacturers who wish to provide these liferafts must follow the detailed instructions in paragraphs 7, 8, and 9.

 

5. General Requirements for liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months

To achieve the objective of this circular and adequate implementation of the MSC.1/Circ.1328, the following requirements shall be followed:

5.1. Servicing: Inflatable Liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months, as per SOLAS regulation III/20.8.3, shall be serviced at an approved servicing station at intervals not exceeding 30 months for the first 10 years of their service life. Afterward, extended service intervals cannot exceed 12 months.

Additionally, refer to Paragraph 4.3.3 of the MSC.1/Circ.1328 if the extended service intervals exceed the lifetime of dated items.

5.2. Inspection: Inflatable Liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months shall be inspected onboard by inspection personnel in accordance with the provisions of the MSC.1/Circ.1328 and the instructions of the manufacturer at intervals not exceeding 12 months from the last service or onboard inspection and for the first 10 years of their service life.

In addition, provisions established in Section 4.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1328 shall be followed to safeguard inspection personnel who carry out the annual inspection on board.

5.3. Testing: Liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months shall be tested in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1328 or other test procedures that are substantially equivalent.

5.4. Marking: Liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months shall be marked to indicate that they have been satisfactorily approved and certified.

6. Additional requirements

Liferafts with extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months shall be built in such a manner that:

6.1. It can withstand all environmental influences;

6.2. It includes protective arrangements that protect any fitting and equipment provided inside;

6.3. During the onboard inspection, all items to be inspected are accessible without any relocation or any action that can jeopardize the protective arrangements;

6.4. When deployed and inflated, all disposable dated items are readily accessible from the interior;

6.5. During the annual inspection onboard, it is possible to evaluate the humidity level behind the protective barrier and to detect any leakage of inflation gas.

General Exemption to Ships without Mechanical Means of Propulsion as per Reg. V/3.1 of SOLAS (MMC No.121)

On the basis of Regulation V/3.1 of SOLAS, the Panama Administration grants a General Exemption from the requirements of SOLAS Ch. V, Reg. 15, 17, 18, 19, (except 19.2.1.7), 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 to all ships without mechanical means of propulsion.

This general exemption is effective from 1 January 2002 and Ship owners/Operators are not required to specially apply for this general exemption.

Guidelines for Maintaining and Testing Magnetic Compasses (MMC No.138)

1 Magnetic Compasses is to be adjusted when: they are first installed or replaced; they become unreliable; the ship undergoes structural repairs or alterations that could affect its permanent and induced magnetism; electrical magnetic equipment close to the compasses is added, removed or altered; a maximum period of one (1) year has elapsed since the date of the last adjustment and  record of compass deviations has not been properly maintained or the record of deviations are  excessive or when the compass shows physical defects; deviation exceeds five (5) degrees taking into account the variation of the place and the method used.

2 Effect of changes in magnetism during the life of a ship

2.1 Because the magnetism of a new ship can be particularly unstable, the performance of magnetic compasses is to be monitored carefully and adjustments made if necessary.

2.2 Masters are advised that it is essential to check the performance of magnetic compasses particularly: 

a) Carrying cargoes which have magnetic properties;

b) Using electromagnetic lifting appliances to load or discharge;

c) A casualty in which the has been subject to severe contact or electrical charges; or

d) The ship has laid up or has been lying idle – even a short period of idleness can lead to serious deviations, especially for small vessels.

Further to 2.2(b), the retentive magnetic field can alter a ship’s magnetism, making compasses unreliable. However, a large amount of the magnetism induced by electromagnetic equipment may subsequently decay; therefore immediate readjustment is not advised. Every effort should be made to determine the compass deviation.

3 Monitoring compass performance

Frequent observation is to be made to determine compass error. The deviations are to be recorded in the   compasses deviation book. This may show the need for repair, testing or adjustment.

4 Adjustment and repairs.

4.1 Adjustment is to be made by a duly authorized compass adjuster. If a qualified and certified compass adjuster is unavailable and the master considers it necessary, then adjustments may be made by the Master, who is also to have expertise and is to be certified as compass adjuster.

4.2 The Administration of Panama may also accept the compass adjusters recognized by one of the States members of SOLAS 74 Convention, who also must complete a Compass adjustment course in a certified center that meets the International standards developed by IMO; For the purpose of adjustment in Panamanian vessels the compass adjuster is to apply to the Panama Maritime Authority in order to obtain the authorization according to the Administration requirements.

4.3 Any adjustment and other details are to be noted in the compass deviation book.

4.4 The position of all compass correctors is to be recorded in the compass deviation book and on deviation cards.

4.5 The minimum distance between the magnetic compass and electrical panels or any other electrical equipment such as Radar, Gyro compasses, Radios etc. will be determined by the manufacturer of those equipment, according to standards developed by the Organization and is to be verified by the Flag State surveyors while surveying the ship.

4.6 Separate deviation cards are to be prepared for the standards compass and the transmitting magnetic compass repeater, if fitted, by comparing headings.

4.7 After the adjustment, the vessel is to be provided with a certificate of compass adjustment that is to include the deviation table and this document is to include at least: the name of the vessel /IMO # /call letters/ flag/ place where the job is carried out, name of the adjuster /stamp/ sign; maker of the compass, sea and weather conditions, method used, numerical and graphical results of deviation after correction.

4.8 Repairs are only to be made by a compass manufacturer or other competent and authorized company using proper test facilities. When the work is finished, the repairer is to supply the Owner or Master with a certificate specifying that the work was carried out in accordance with the international standards for magnetic compasses.

5 Portable Equipment that may interfere with compasses

Master and Officers are advised that portable electrical equipment (e.g. radios and tape recorders or items made of steel can affect the performance of a compass. Care is to be taken to ensure that such items are kept away from the compass position.

6 Spare Bowl

If a spare magnetic compass bowl is required, then it is to be carefully stowed together with its gimbals units away from the bridge structure so that they are unaffected by any casualty disabling the bridge.

7 Transmitting Magnetic Compasses (TMC).

7.1 If a new or existing standards magnetic compass is modified to provide a transmission output then the device is to be certified or re-certified with the transmitting element in place.

7.2 Modifications are to be made by an experienced compass technician, who is to ensure that the transmitting element is compatible with the binnacle. The performance of the equipment cannot be relied upon until the compass has been re-certified (as described above) and adjustments have been made by a compass adjuster.

7.3 Auxiliary equipment included in the modifications (e.g. electronic units, displays and power supplies) are to be type-tested to establish safe distances from the compass. In particular, care is to be taken to avoid the effect on the compass of spurious radio frequency transmissions.

If a transmitting magnetic compass provides heading information, i.e. it is read by the helmsman at the main steering position, then the spare bowl is to be fitted with a transmitting element, and individual testing is required. Alternatively, if heading information is provided by the reflected image of a standard compass periscope or by a separate steering compass, and a transmitting compass is fitted voluntarily to provide a repeater facility to navigation equipment, then the spare bowl does not require a separate transmitting element.

More details please refer to PMA24036_Panama_20240415MMC-138-02-04-2024-2.pdf

The Implementation of the AIS Carriage (MMC No.139)

For the purpose of vessels operating in Jurisdictional waters of the Republic of Panama, the AIS will apply to any vessel of foreign flag irrespective of her size and type, and this also will include tugboats  towing non-self propelled ships carrying oil products with Panama Flag irrespective of their size, not later than 1 July 2008.

The Administration may consider to exempt an existing ship from compliance only if the ship is going to be removed permanently from service within two years after the specific implementation date of AIS as stated in Regulation 19/2.4.2 and 2.4.3 of Chapter V of SOLAS. 

Requirements for Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (MMC-155)

1 The Panama Maritime Authority has decided to implement MSC.1/Circ.1252, Guidelines on Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), since 1 June 2008.

2 Requirements for qualification of testing personnel

The annual test of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) is to be carried out by a qualified Radio technician, authorized by the Administration or by the Society. The professional test agency and individual for radio survey approved by the Society may undertake the annual testing of AIS.

3 The annual test can be done:

The annual performance test of the AIS shall be carried out within the "time window" of the annual / periodical / renewal survey under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), but not later than the date of completion of the survey for endorsement / renewal of the relevant Certificate.

3.1 Up to 3 months before the due date of the passenger ship safety certificate renewal survey or the cargo ship safety equipment certificate renewal survey; and

3.2 3 months before or after the due date of the cargo ship safety equipment certificate periodical/annual survey (the maximum period between subsequent tests is governed by the time window associated to the subsequent surveys, unless either certificate has been extended as permitted by SOLAS regulation I/14, in which case a similar extension may be granted by the Administration).

4 Requirement

4.1. Ships fitted with AIS shall maintain AIS in operation at all times except where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information.

4.2. AIS should be installed according to the guidance provided and adopted by the Organization.

4.3. The automatic identification system (AIS) shall be subjected to an annual test. The test shall be conducted by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shall verify the correct programming of the ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance by radio frequency measurement and on-air test using, e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship.

4.4. For the purpose of vessels operating in Jurisdictional waters of the Republic of Panama the AIS will apply to any vessel of foreign flag irrespective of her size and type, and this also will include, tugboats towing non-self-propelled ships carrying oil products with Panama Flag irrespective of their size, since 1 July 2008.

4.5. Regulation V/3.1, allows Administrations to grant a general exemption to ships without mechanical means of propulsion from specific SOLAS regulations, with the exception specified in the paragraph 4.4.

4.6. All Panamanian flag ships inside the Scope / Applicability of this regulation will be expected to comply in accordance with the above schedule of implementation. Panama Maritime Authority may penalize violations to the provisions of this Merchant Marine Circular according to the national legislation.

5 Test reporting

The annual testing of the AIS installation is to include (for details refer to MSC.1/Circ.1252):

5.1 The annual test will be recorded on the form from the Model Report referring to the test included on the Appendix of MSC.1/Circ.1252.

5.2 After test, the test form is to be filled out completely, signed and stamped by the test person, and kept on board the ship. This form will be available for all Port State Control Officers and Panamanian Flag State Inspectors.

More details please refer to PMA23114_Panama_20231102MMC-155-AIS-Oct2023.pdf

Requirements for Annual Testing of VDR and S-VDR Systems (MMC. No.161, CD 322)

1 The purpose of an annual performance test is to determine that a VDR/S-VDR is operational as defined in the manufacturer鈥檚 specification. The testing is to comply with the relevant requirements in MSC.1/Circ.1222, Guidelines on Annual Testing of Voyage Data Record (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR).

2 Requirements for qualification of testing personnel

The annual test for the VDR and S-VDR will be carried out by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer.

3  The annual testing of the VDR and S-VDR is to include:

3.1 Confirmation that no alarms are present prior to the initiation of the test;

3.2 Confirmation that when the external power is removed, the power supply alarm is activated, the equipment continues to operate for at least 1 hours and 55 minutes and automatically stops recording no later than 2 hours 5 minutes after the external power is removed;

3.3 Confirmation that the acoustic beacon is functional using the appropriate manufacturer鈥檚 test equipment or by the substitution of a certified fully operational unit;

3.4 Confirmation that the overall condition of the equipment is satisfactory and that any battery within the equipment (acoustic beacon and power supply) is not expired;

3.5 Confirmation that accurate maintenance records of the VDR are available;

3.6 Confirmation that the items to be recorded, specifically those data items available and required to be recorded as defined in resolution A.861(20), Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders, and resolution MSC.163(78), Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data Recorders, are satisfactorily stored for the duration of the 12-hour recording period;

3.7 Confirmation that the capsule float-free arrangements, where required or fitted, are satisfactory as originally accepted at commissioning; and that any battery, release mechanism or other items are within their expiry date;

3.8 Confirmation that the equipment is restored to normal operation mode following completion of the tests;

3.9 Detailed testing items refer to MSC.1/Circ.1222.

4 The annual test may be carried out:

4.1 Up to 3 months before the due date of the passenger ship safety certificate renewal survey or the cargo ship safety equipment certificate renewal survey (the maximum period between subsequent tests are 15 months).

4.2 3 months before or after the due date of the cargo ship safety equipment certificate periodical/annual survey (the maximum period between subsequent tests is 18 months. If the certificate has been extended as permitted by SOLAS regulation I/14, in which case a similar extension may be granted by the Administration).

4.3 The annual testing is usually carried out together with the Safety Equipment Certificate periodical/annual/renewal surveys.

5 Test reporting

5.1 The annual test will be registered on the form from the Model Report about the test that figures on the Appendix of MSC.1/Circ.1222.

5.2 Upon completion of testing, the testing executor (the manufacturer or the person it authorizes) is to complete a review, record any changes and issue the completed test report within 45 days.

5.3 The report from the test will remain on board the ship after endorsement and it will be available for all Port State Control Officers and Panamanian Flag Inspectors.

6. Performance Standards

 

6.1Shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs) conform to performance standards not inferior to those specified in the annex to resolution MSC.163(78) as amended by resolution MSC.214(81).

 

6.2Shipborne voyage data recorders VDRs installed before 1 July 2014, conform to performance standards not inferior to those specified in the annex to resolution A.861(20), as amended by resolution MSC.214(81).

6.3Shipborne voyage data recorders VDRs installed on or after 1 July 2014, conform to performance standards not inferior to those specified in the annex to resolution MSC.333(90).  

Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)，MMC-195，May 2025

This Merchant Marine Circular supersedes MMC-197, MMC-249 and MMC-400.

The Panama Maritime Authority required:

1. LRIT Conformance Test Result.

1.1 This Administration urges all owners/operators that once the vessel has been registered with Panama to ensure that the LRIT test is performed prior to the radio surveys.

 

1.2 The LRIT conformance test has been designed to demonstrate compliance of shipborne terminal with the functional requirements of the provisions of SOLAS V/19-1. The result is issued by an Authorized Testing Provider (ASP).

1.3 LRIT conformance test is required for all new and existing installations of shipborne LRIT equipment upon vessel′s registration under Panamanian flag and thereafter annually on or before the anniversary date of the conformance test.

1.4 An LRIT conformance test can take approximately 48 hours and is conducted remotely and preferably while the vessel is at sea. It's recommended to test transceivers well before radio surveys to ensure there's enough time for the test.

1.5 On successful completion of the LRIT test, the owner/operator must obtain a Conformance Test Report (CTR) as proof of compliance. LRIT Conformance Test Report is issued by the Authorized Testing Provider that conducted the test on behalf of Panama Maritime Authority.

2. LRIT Conformance Test Report (CTR).

2.1 The CTR is the “Conformance Test Report” and should not be mistaken for the conformance test results. Recognized Organizations (ROs) shall not to issue a full-term Safety Equipment Certificate on the basis of the conformance test results.

2.2 The CTR is proof of compliance with LRIT regulations and is required for radio surveys and inspections. The ship operator must keep the CTR on board.

3. Conformance Test validity and amendments

3.1 Starting July 1st, 2023, all Conformance Test Reports (CTR) issued on behalf of the Republic of Panama will be issued as electronic documents with electronic signature and QR Code. The Panama Maritime Authority will not accept conformance tests carried out under another registry.

3.2 Starting January 1st, 2024, all Conformance Test Report will be issued with validity not exceeding twelve (12) months from the conformance test completion date.

3.3 In case of changes in vessel name, ownership, Maritime Mobile Service Identity, Distinctive Number or Letters, Gross Tonnage, or Ship Areas where the vessel is certified to operate will not require a new Conformance Test but will require to obtain an amended Conformance Test Report (CTR) under cost. An amended Conformance Test Report does not extend its validity period.

3.4 For the Annual Conformance Test, the following scenarios apply:

3.4.1 Vessels that have completed the conformance test before December 2018, must complete the test before the end of September 2023.

3.4.2 Vessels that have completed the conformance test between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021, must complete the test before the end of November 2023.

3.4.3 Vessels that have completed the conformance test after January 1, 2022, must complete the test before December 31, 2023.

3.5 The annual conformance test shall be conducted annually based on the anniversary date of the last conformance test.

3.6 All Conformance Test shall be conducted directly by Consorcio Maritime Intelligence Group 2022, as Recognized ASP on behalf of the Panama Maritime Authority.

3.7 For information on how to request a Conformance Test and/or a Conformance Test Report, please refer to https://ondemand.polestarglobal.com/?page=login

4. Survey and Certification - Instructions to the Recognized Organizations (RO).

4.1 The Recognized Organization shall ensure that vessel/units have a valid Conformance Test Report (CTR) on board during applicable surveys.

4.2 If the ship is undergoing radio inspection and does not have the Conformance Test Report (CTR) on board, but there is evidence that the Recognized ASP has initiated the test, the Recognized Organization may issue a Conditional Safety Equipment Certificate valid for one (1) months, without prior authorization from the Segumar Office, however copy of the conditional certificate shall be send immediately  to conditionals@segumar.gob.pa

4.3 The Recognized Organization will not be able to issue a fully valid Safety Equipment Certificate if the vessel does not have a valid Conformance Test Report on board, or in cases where the vessel is not within the NDC.

4.4 If the vessel has the radio inspection report and has already completed the conformance test, but the equipment on board does not meet the LRIT performance standards, authorization may be granted to the Recognized Organization to issue a Conditional Safety Equipment Certificate valid for three months, which will allow the ship more time to obtain the new equipment.

4.5 For cargo ships of gross tonnage of 300 and above but of less than 500, compliance with the LRIT requirements should be verified by confirming that a valid Conformance Test Report is on board at annual surveys.

4.6 A shipowner intending to install a dedicated terminal on board for LRIT purposes needs to do well enough in advance of the vessel first Safety Radio Survey to avoid the circumstance where the LRIT CTR has not yet been delivered to the ship in time for the first Survey.

 

The Panama Maritime Authority also make the requirement for Compliance Dates, Equipment Testing, Amendments in Shipborne equipment, Change of Flag, Switched off LRIT equipment, Exemptions and Equivalent arrangements, Non-compliance.

 

For details, refer to PMA25032_Panama_20250515MMC-195-5-5-2025.pdf

 

The surveyor shall confirm whether the latest conformance test report of the ship is valid during the SE survey in accordance with the requirements of Article 4.12 of this circular. The relevant information shall be directly submitted by the survey unit to the Flag Administration and the submitted evidence shall be up load to the SSMIS system for archiving. Details are noted in the RA report.

Early Implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-2/Regulation 1 and II-2/Regulation 10(MMC-371, Jan 2019)

1. Application

1.1 This Merchant Marine Circular applies to all ships registered in the Republic of Panama to which Chapter II-2 of SOLAS is applicable.

1.2 It should be noted that the amended regulations apply to ships constructed before the planned entry into force date.

2. Amendment Details

2.1 The following new paragraph is added after existing paragraph 2.8 in regulation 1 – Application - Part A - General:

“2.9 Regulation 10.5.1.2.2, as amended by resolution MSC.409(97), applies to ships constructed before 1 January 2020, including those constructed before 1 July 2012.”

2.2 In paragraph 5.1.2.2 of SOLAS Regulation II-2/10-Firefighting, the last sentence is replaced with the following:

“In the case of domestic boilers of less than 175kW, or boilers protected by fixed water-based local application fire-extinguishing systems as required by paragraph 5.6, an approved foam-type extinguisher of at least 135L capacity is not required.”

3. Instructions

This Administration, based on the provision of the MSC.1/Circ.1566 accepts voluntary the early implementation of amended SOLAS regulation II-2/Regulation 1 and II-2/Regulation 10.

Use of AIS onboard fishing vessels--MMC-397MMC-397-Use-AIS-Fishing-Vessels-Jan-2023-Rev-MR-1.pdf

1. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to notify all Shipowners/Operators, Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Masters, of the mandatory use of AIS (Automatic Identification System) onboard fishing vessels with an International registry certificate, wherever they are, including Panamanian jurisdictional waters.

2. All Recognized Organizations (ROs) should ensure that this Resolution No. 106-086-DGMM is fully complied by all fishing vessels with international register certificate, at the surveys in order to issue the Fishing vessel Safety Certificate. Surveys checklist and the Certificate supplements shall be up to date with this new requirement.

3. The fishing vessels of international registry certificate that do not have AIS equipment, will have until June 30th, 2023, in order to comply with this requirement.

Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to the Carriage Requirements and Crew Training(MMC-218 Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to Carriage Requirements and Crew Training on board Panama Flagged Vessels) Requirements for the  annual performance testing of Voyage Data  Recorders (RDT, VDR) , Simplified Voyage Data  Recorders (RDT-S, S-VDR) and emergency-position radio beacons (EPIRBs)  (107-OMI-294-DGMM) SR

Navigational Equipment (MMC No.114, TD011)

The new performance standards in Resolution MSC.64(67) and amendments are applicable to equipment installed on or after 1 February 2000 on Panamanian registered vessels. These equipment include automatic pilots/heading control system, radar equipment, integrated bridge system (IBS), shipborne DGPS and DGLONASS maritime radio beacon receiver equipment, electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS).

ASPs Approved by PMA to Perform LRIT Conformance Test (MMC185, MMC195-May 2017)

The following companies have been approved by PMA to act as testing Application Service Providers (ASPs) until 31 December 2008

POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATION LIMITES

PSC HOLDING S.A. / ABSOLUTE SOFTWARE INC.

TRANSAS TELEMATICS

FULCRUM MARITIME SYSTEMS LTD.

After 1 January 2009, only Absolute Maritime Tracking Services Inc. POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS is approved by PMA as ASP. However, the Conformance Test Report issued before 1 January 2009 by above mentioned four (4) ASPs will remain valid.

POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS

2nd Floor, The Yellow Building, 1 Nicholas Road,

London W11 4AN, United Kingdom

Telephone: + 44 (0)2073137400

Fax: +44 (0)20 7313 7401

Email : activations@absolutemaritime.com;

support@polestarglobal.com;

ivan.villamizar@polestarglobal.com;

john.ramsauer@polestarglobal.com

 

For information on specific models please contact the Recognized ASP at

activations@absolutemaritime.com; support@polestarglobal.com;

ivan.villamizar@polestarglobal.com; john.ramsauer@polestarglobal.com or at the 24 x 7

support center at +507-301-5748.

 

Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to the Carriage Requirements (MMC218-Version 4)

The purpose of this Circular is to inform all ship-owners, operators, Recognized Organizations, Master and officers of vessels registered in Panamanian Flag the entry in force of Resolution 106-OMI-85-DGMM of November 22, 2010 by which this Administration adopts Resolution MSC.282 (86) that included, among several amendments, modifications on the carriage requirements of adequate and up-to-date charts and nautical publications necessary for the vessel's intended voyage and the implementation of the mandatory use of ECDIS for applicable vessels. This Circular provides detailed requirements for the carriage of nautical charts and publications in order to ensure the safety of navigation and protection of the environment as well as the standards requirements for ECDIS on board the applicable vessels and the crew certification to demonstrate competency in the use of ECDIS.

Only nautical charts and publications "issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institution"(SOLAS V/2.2) can be used to meet the carriage requirement.

I. Nautical Charts Requirement

1 All vessels are to carry an adequate portfolio of corrected up-to-date nautical charts necessary to plan and display the vessel's route for the intended voyage, including the approach and details for every port of call, and to plot and monitor the vessel's position throughout the voyage. These charts must be of an appropriate scale and have enough detail to make a safe navigation through the corresponding area. In addition, vessels are to carry nautical charts that might be needed to safely enter a harbor of safe refuge along the intended route.

2 As provided by Regulation V/19.2.1.4 of SOLAS 74, vessels may use an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) to either partly or fully fulfill this chart carriage requirement, provided however, and bearing in mind that a worldwide ECDIS portfolio of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) coverage has not yet been achieved, the following conditions are met:

.1 An appropriate portfolio of back-up paper charts is onboard and ready for use wherever ENC coverage is not available. The number of charts kept as a back-up are to be decided by the owner or Master, and they must be of sufficient number and scale to ensure safe navigation to a port of safe refuge where electronic chart navigation becomes impossible.

.2 Other back up arrangements, including a second ECDIS, may be used to meet the back-up requirement of Regulation V/19.2.1.5 of SOLAS 74, subject to appropriate consideration being given to 2.1 above and 2.4 below.

.3 It is to be possible to operate ECDIS and all equipment for its normal functioning when supplied by an emergency source of electrical power in accordance with Chapter II-1, Regulation 43.2.4, of the 1974 SOLAS Convention.

.4 Changing from one source of power supply to another or any interruption of the supply for a period of up to 45 seconds should not require the equipment to be manually re-initialized.

3 Ships to which Regulation V/19.2.10 of SOLAS 74 (as amended) applies are to comply with the carriage requirements for ECDIS detailed therein, and sufficient planning is to be anticipated to comply with these new regulatory requirements well in advance of the applicable "first survey" date. Refer to the Unified interpretation of the term "first survey" referred to in SOLAS regulations (MSC.1/Circ.1290).

4 In addition, considering that training is a key element in the successful and safe transition to electronic navigation, all ship's officers in charge of a navigational watch on board the vessels to which the ECDIS is mandatory must attend, as a minimum, an approved generic ECDIS operator training course based on the IMO standard model. This requirement is to be met through type specific training provided by the ECDIS manufacturer.

II. Nautical Publications Requirement

1 For Nautical publications carriage requirements, all interested parties are to refer to our MMC No. 107 for guidance. Moreover, Masters are to ensure that any additional nautical publication required by port state regulations for ports where the vessel will be calling during a voyage are onboard and corrected with the latest published corrections.

2 Electronic nautical publications may be used to either partly or fully fulfill the requirements of Regulation V/19.2.1.4 of SOLAS 74 provided the following conditions are met:

.1 Nautical publications required for voyage planning (examples include sailing directions, coast pilots, light lists, etc.): Either an electronic or paper back-up must be provided. All back-up copies must be corrected and ready for use when needed. When an electronic back-up is carried, portions of the publication needed for the planned voyage are to be printed and included with the voyage plan.

.2 Nautical publications required for navigation while the vessel is en route between ports (examples include tide and current tables, nautical almanacs, sight reduction tables, etc.): A corrected paper copy must be provided.

3 Carriage requirements for other publications are detailed in MMC No. 107 and 108.

Radio Qualified Personnel (MMC No.104, 118)

A vessel is to carry a minimum of two watchstanding deck officers with General Operator Certificate (GOC) or one dedicated radio officer with GOC. The certificate of competence is to be issued or renewed by PMA.

All officers shall hold valid GMDSS certification, in accordance with the position requirements specified in the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate issued by our Administration. The Form R shall be amended and strictly aligned with the approved Minimum Safe Manning. Refer to Segumar Shanghai email PMA25095_Panama_20251224PSC DEFECT RECTIFICATION GUIDANCE.pdf

The vessel using shore based maintenance is to carry two deck officers with class C certificate (class D certificate is also acceptable for sea area A1) or one dedicated officer with class C certificate.

The vessel using at-sea maintenance capability is to carry one dedicated officer with class A or B certificate and one deck officer with class C or D certificate, or one officer with class A or B certificate who is not designated as a radio officer and two deck officers with class C or D certificate (two deck officers with class D certificate are acceptable for sea area A1).

The watchstanding deck officer is to be in possession of one of the four classed certificates for operation of GMDSS whether the vessel carries dedicated radio officers or not. The Certificate of Competence is to be issued by Panama Government. Panama has accepted the Certificate of Competence issued by the following 45 countries. Where the Certificate of Competence is not issued by Panama, the crew are to be advised to apply to the Panama Administration for renewal of the Certificate, however, this will not affect the issue of Safety Radio Certificate.

Tonnage Requirement in Application of GMDSS (MMC No.109, CCS Notice 020)

Panama Administration instructs all its vessels to be fitted with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety system taking into consideration the gross tonnage measured in accordance with the International Tonnage Convention 1969. The tonnage determined under national tonnage regulations is not to be considered.

EPIRB Programing and Registration，MMC-112，November 2020，PMA20139-MMC-112-03-12-2020.pdf

The Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (Satellite EPIRB'S) on board Panamanian vessels shall be programmed with the Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSI) number assigned to the vessel by the International Telecommunication Union through the flag Administration. If the vessel has not been assigned a MMSI number because it is not presently fitted with GMDSS, a request shall be made to the Administration.

 

After the programming of the EPIRB is completed and verified, a confirmation notice shall be sent to the main offices of the Administration including the following information:

1. Name of vessel
2. Call letters
3. IMO number
4. MMSI number programmed
5. Operator's complete name
6. Mailing address
7. Contact phone and fax numbers and/or email
8. Designated person in charge (In case of ISM certified vessels)
9. Copy of the valid radio license
This information will be used in case of an emergency.

After initial registration is carried out, it is the responsibility of the operator to inform the Administration of any changes to the contact information.

 

Request for MMSI numbers and notices of changes of programming / registration shall be sent to:

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MERCHANT MARINE

TELECOMUNICATION SECTION

EMAIL: radio-amp@amp.gob.pa

PHONE:(507) 501-5025

 

Be advised that the MMSI number shall appear at the top of the Panamanian Valid Radio License. This number shall have nine digits, where the first three digits represent the country. MMSI numbers starting with zero (0) belong to Group Station, Coast Stations or Group Cost Stations Identities and are not to be assigned to a Ship Station Identity.

 

It is important that each operator checks that the correct MMSI number as listed in the Radio License has programmed in their equipment. If the MMSI number does not appear on your Radio License please contact the Administration.

 

 

Exemption of Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (MMC229)

Panama requires that all vessels are to install BNWAS within the time limit of the Convention, and BNWAS installed on vessels before MSC.128(75) becomes effective are to be assessed:

1 Where BNWAS already installed on vessels fully complies with the performance standards in MSC.128(75), and can be accepted without additional testing when a type approval of product has been granted, such product can be accepted as BNWAS required by the Convention;

2 For BNWAS not in full compliance with Res. MSC.128(75), an exemption might be granted for a particular ship at the discretion of the Administration. However, surveys are to be carried out according to the checklist prepared by Panama in order to verify the minimum requirements of MSC. 128(75) are fulfilled. The Classification Society may apply to the Administration for the issuance of the exemption. The checklist along with the recommendation is to be attached to the application. The checklist is attached below.

3 As an interim measure and pending a revision of the Performance standards for a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) – (Resolution MSC.128(75), it is not mandatory for BNWAS to interface with ship's heading or track control system (HCS/TCS) (Auto pilot). Therefore, this Administration may issue an Acceptance letter on a case by case basis. Also, when an application for the renewal of a BNWAS Exemption certificate is requested this Administration will issue an Acceptance letter. However, exemptions certificates already issued due to non-interface of BNWAS with ship’s heading or track control system (HCS/TCS) shall be valid until its expiry date.

4 In case of non-interface of BNWAS with VDR complying with Resolution A.861(20) as amended by Res.MSC.214(81) (refer to our MMC-161), this Administration will issue an Acceptance letter (Existing Exemption Certificates will remain valid until the expiry date).

List of approved BNWAS

Technical requirements of an installed BNWAS for vessels keel laid prior to 1 July 2011.

The RO would recommend an exemption for a BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 requirement which are not in full compliance with the MSC.128(75) when the following minimum requirements are fulfilled:

No.	Functionality	Statement
1	The BNWAS operational modes can be selected between -Manual ON (in operation constantly) and -Manual OFF (does not operate under any circumstances)	According to MSC.282 (86) "The bridge navigational watch alarm system is to be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea". As acc. to MSC.128(75), 4.1.1.1, the operational mode "Automatic" , whenever the ship鈥檚 heading or track control system is activated is stipulated, the RO also accepts the operational mode "Automatic".
2	The selection of the operational modes is protected by a key switch or password.	The selection of the operation mode and the duration of the dormant period should be protected against unauthorized use.
3	Once operational, the system remains dormant for a period between 3 min. and 12 min.	The operational sequences of indication and alarms should be in acc. to MSC.128(75), 4.1.2
4	At the end of this dormant period a visual indication is initiated on the bridge.	See No.3
5	If not reset, the system sounds additionally a first stage audible alarm on the bridge 15s after the visual indication is initiated.	See No.3
6	If not reset, the system sounds additionally a second stage remote audible alarm in the back-up officers and/or Master's location 15s after the first stage.	See No.3
7	If not reset, the system sounds additionally a third stage remote audible alarm at the locations of further crew members min. 90s and max. 180s after the second stage.	See No.3
8	The audible alarm for the third stage is easily identifiable by its sound and indicates urgency. Moreover, the sound must clearly distinguish itself from the fire alarm, general alarm etc.	As seen on few vessels, the 3rd stage alarm has been connected to the General Alarm System. This can only be accepted, if its sound is clearly distinguished from the fire alarm, general alarm etc.
9	The reset push buttons are only available in positions on the bridge giving proper look out, i.e. conning position, workstation for navigating and manoeuvring, the workstation for monitoring and the bridge wings.	There should be no reset buttons installed in areas where the field of vision is impaired.
10	The BNWAS is connected to a distribution panel supplied from Main Switchboard (MSB) and Emergency Switchboard (ESB) via automatic change over facility.	Since 1 January 2011 the BNWAS is part of SOLAS Chapter V, Reg. 19.2.2.3 navigational systems and equipment, power to navigation equipment should be supplied by two circuits, i.e. from the main source and from the emergency source of power.
11	The BNWAS is suitable for installation on board of vessels; i.e. is tested for the Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), IEC60945, IACS UR E10.	According to SOLAS Ch. V, Reg. 17, electrical and electronic equipment is to be so installed that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper function of navigational systems and equipment.

More details, please refer to PMA23134_Panama_20231115MMC-229-SD-08-11-2023-1.pdf

GMDSS equipment requirements（MMC-334）

1.     Taking into account concerns over the availability of VHF radiocommunication equipment compatible with the frequencies and channeling arrangements set out in Appendix 18 of the ITU Radio Regulations (RR) – Edition 2020; the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) approved a new revised guidance through MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.4 of 30 June 2023 for VHF radiocommunication equipment update at first radio survey after 1 January 2028.

2.     In addition, the MSC.1/Circ.1676 dated 30 June 2023 concluded that it was unrealistic for new shipborne VHF radio installations, shipborne MF and MF/HF radio installations, or Inmarsat-C ship earth stations to conform to performance standards specified in the annex to resolutions MSC.511(105), MSC.512(105) and MSC.513(105), respectively, to be available for installation from 1 January 2024. In this regard, the Committee invited Member States to consider permitting the continued installation of VHF radio installations, shipborne MF and MF/HF radio installations, or Inmarsat-C ship earth stations to conform to the existing performance standards until 1 January 2028.

3.     Exemptions

3.1 According to SOLAS IV Regulation 3 (Exemptions) the Administration may grant partial or conditional exemptions to individual ships from the requirements of regulations 7 (Radio equipment: General) to 11 (Radio equipment: Sea area A4) provided:

1) such ships comply with the functional requirements of Regulation 4

(Functional requirements); and

2) the Administration has taken into account the effect such exemptions may have upon the general efficiency of the service for the safety of all ships.

3.2 Therefore, an exemption may be granted under paragraph 3.1 only:

1) if the conditions affecting safety are such as to render the full application of regulations 7 to 11 unreasonable or unnecessary; or

2) in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area or sea areas for which the ship is equipped.

3.3 For further information regarding Exemption Certificates, please refer to our MMC #156. In these cases, provide the following additional information:

1) Area of navigation,

2) Sea Area services provided within the area of navigation (where the ship is operating),

3) Class Society/Recognized Organization assessment taking into account the effect such exemptions may have upon the general efficiency of the service for the safety of all ships.

4) Any special conditions imposed by the coastal state within the intended

navigation area.

4.     Recognized Organizations/Class Societies are instructed to implement the amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV and in consequence, replace the forms of relevant statutory certificates after the first radio survey (periodical or renewal) after 1 January 2024.

More details, please refer to PMA24026_Panama_20240315MMC-334-GMDSS-REQUIREMENTS-March-2024.pdf

Radio Accounting Authorities and Point Service Activations(MMC-169/MMN-12/2024) 

Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)

 

Reference

(a)MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-133

More details refer toPMA25063_Panama_20250904MMC-133-14-08-2025.pdf

 

This Merchant Marine Circular supersedes MMC-371.

1. Purpose:

The purpose of this Circular is to communicate the instructions and procedures of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) according to SOLAS 74’, as amended Chapter XI-2 Reg. 6, the IMO Resolution MSC.136(76) and Resolution No. 106-107-DGMM dated October 9th, 2017 (Visit: https://panamashipregistry.com/ - SEGUMAR, Maritime Security link, ISPS Regulations, SSAS) https://panamashipregistry.com/maritime-services/maritime-security/

2. Scope:

3.1 This Merchant Marine Circular applies to all Panama flag vessels engaged on international voyage of 500 gross tonnages and above.

3.2 Background:

3.2.1 The ISPS Code came into force in 2004, when it was passed as an amendment to the SOLAS (Security of Life at Sea) Convention under Chapter IX-2.

3. Index:

1. Resolution No.106-107-DGMM

2. SSAS Equipment Configuration

3. Annual SSAS TEST Confirmation

4. Vessel Change of Name

5. SSAS Malfunction Authorization

6. High Risk Area (HRA) Transits

7. Exclusions of SSAS equipment

8. Non compliance

4.1. Resolution No. 106-107-DGMM:

4.1.1 From October 2017, through Resolution No.106-107-DGMM dated October 9th, 2017 this Administration communicated that all Panama flag vessels must configure the email address threat@amp.gob.pa as the main recipient on their SSAS-designated terminal.

4.1.2 Until June 25th, 2025, the annual SSAS TEST will be submitted through the SSAS Community electronic platform: https://polestarglobal.force.com/SSAS/login. No SSAS TEST schedule will be available from June 26-29, 2025.

4.1.3 Starting June 30th, 2025, the SSAS platform will be migrated to a new website https://ssas-tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in. The new interface will feature some visual changes; however, all current functionality will remain unchanged.

4.1.4 All historical vessel, CSO, and test data will be fully migrated and available on the new platform without any loss of information. Users will retain their current username and will receive an email with a new password to log in to the new platform. If any user does not receive this email, they can easily reset their password by using their current username and clicking the "Forgot Password" button on the new login page.

4.2. SSAS Equipment Configuration:

4.2.1 The SSAS TEST messages must include the information described below. It is important that the information is encoded as it is being requested so that the SSAS TEST MESSAGE can be process correctly.

4.2.1.1 Name of vessel: The name of the vessel must be written in upper case and should appear exactly as it is written in the Navigation Documents.

4.2.1.2 IMO number: It must contain 7 digits and may be preceded by the word "IMO". It must not include zeroes before the number or spaces in between each number.

4.2.1.3 Maritime Mobile Service Identity: The MMSI must contain 9 digits, which cannot be separated by spaces, hyphens or other characters.

4.2.1.4 Call Sign: It must contain between 4 and 7 digits and must appear exactly as it is written in the ship's navigation registration certificate. Do not use spaces, hyphens or other characters other than letters and numbers.

4.2.1.5 Date and time: The date can be represented in any of the following 3 formats.

DD-MM-YYYY

MM-DD-YYYY

YYYY-MM-DD

For which "DD" represents the day, "MM" represents the month and "YYYY" represents the year. The dividers can be slashes, points or dashes.

4.2.1.6 The time: can be represented in any of the following 2 formats:

HH: MM

HH: MM: SS

For which "HH" is the hour expressed in 24-hour format, "MM" represents the minutes and "SS" represents the seconds. All hourly times must be submitted according to the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

4.2.1.7 Coordinates of the position of the vessel at the time of the SSAS test: The coordinates can be expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds, degrees and decimals of minutes or in decimals of degrees and additional should indicate the hemisphere. Dividers between grades, minutes and seconds can be:

The symbols for degrees, minutes and seconds (° ' ")

Two points (:)

Spaces

The indicators of the hemispheres for the coordinates must be expressed in the initial letter of the hemisphere and in English in upper case letters:

"N" or "S" for latitude

"E" or "W" for longitude

The hemisphere can be placed before or after the position coordinates. No spaces or dashes should be left between the coordinates and the hemisphere.

4.2.1.8 Speed: The heading and speed of the vessel at the time of the TEST shall be detailed as follows:

The heading of the vessel shall be expressed in degrees into 0 to 359 and shall be preceded by the words "Heading", "HDG", "Course" or "COG" and may be written in uppercase, lowercase or a combination of both.

The speed of the ship shall be expressed in knots and shall be preceded by the words "Speed", "SOG" or "Spd" and then indicate one of the following terms "knots", "knts", "kn" or "kt "and may be written in uppercase, lowercase or a combination of both.

4.2.1.9 TEST indicators should contain:

Messages must include the word "TEST ". (The Word TEST at least once). In order to be considered an SSAS test and not a real alert. In case the message received does not contain the words "TEST", the Panama Maritime Authority will request confirmation from the CSO about the status of the ship, the crew and thus, in this way rule out any case of false alarm. The vessel that has already made the TEST, it is completely valid).

4.3. Annual SSAS TEST Confirmation:

4.3.1 Only one annual SSAS TEST is mandatory and must be schedule through the following link: https://ssas-tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in, in a period no longer than twelve (12) calendar months and can be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Test that is scheduled after the SSAS message has been received will not be valid.

4.3.2 Once the SSAS test has been carried out, the CSO will receive a flag confirmation by email indicating that the SSAS test has been successful, as the model is attached (Successful Test Message) and the CSO shall ensure to send the flag confirmation on board the vessel in view of the fact that it will be subject to verification during the ISPS initial, intermediate y/or renewal verification.

4.3.3 In case of not receiving a Successful Test Confirmation: there are two possible scenarios to be considered:

4.3.3.1 FAILED TEST: If the test does not comply with the configuration described in paragraph 2, it will remain as a failed test and must be reprogrammed through the SSAS platform.

4.3.3.2 PENDING TEST: In the event that the SSAS TEST cannot be carried out, and this must be notified by email to the account info@panama-ssas.com 24 hours in advance, the reasons and the new date of programming through the SSAS platform.

4.4. Vessel Change of Name:

4.4.1 When the vessel changes name it will be necessary to request an update CSO declaration with the new vessel name through the E-Segumar Platform.

4.4.2 When the vessel name is shown in the SSAS platform, the company operator must schedule a new SSAS TEST through the platform, due to change of name.

4.5. SSAS Malfunction Authorization:

4.5.1 In those cases, that the SSAS equipment is not operating correctly, the operator company may request a SSAS malfunctioning authorization through the E-Segumar Platform and the case will be evaluated and processed by the Maritime Ships Security Department main office or by any international Segumar offices that the client decides to approach to.

4.5.2 When the vessel has been requested an SSAS Malfunction authorization it will be necessary to schedule a new SSAS TEST, through the SSAS platform in order to verify that the SSAS is working properly and the master should send us the technical report at the following email: isps@amp.gob.pa

4.6. High Risk Area (HRA) Transits:

4.6.1 The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) recommends that all Panama Flag vessels with or without armed or unarmed security personnel, and that prior to the entry into the High- Risk Area (HRA), the crew should be fully briefed on the preparations and also a piracy drill shall be conducted as well. The security drill should be reviewed and all personnel briefed on their duties, including familiarization with the alarm used to identify a piracy attack.

4.6.2 These drills must to schedule through the SSAS platform in following link: https://ssas- tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in, indicating that it is a “Piracy Drill” or “SSAS Test”,

at the same time the Panama Flag vessels are requested to verify that the SSAS equipment have been correctly set-up and is working properly.

4.6.3 These measures should be taken to ensure that the security procedures are working properly along with the recommendations stated in the Best Management Practices BMP (last version) and the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) established in the MMC-230.

4.6.4 In case that the message received indicates the words SSAS ALERT or SECURITY, the PMA will require a confirmation on the status of the ship and the crew.

4.7. Exclusion of SSAS equipment:

4.7.1 The following vessels are excluded of the present Circular:

? Vessels that have been granted a SSAS Exemption Certificate.

? Vessels out of service during a calendar year and have a Lay-up Certificate.

? Registry of Laid-Up.

4.8. Non compliance:

4.8.1 In cases of noncompliance with the Panama Maritime Authority Regulations may impose the following sanctions:

? If the SSAS annual test is not carried out successfully, the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) will not be issued.

? Additional audits of the ISPS Code may be authorized to vessels that demonstrate non-compliance with the provisions of this Circular. For further assistance, please review the contact points below.

August 2025 – Modification on paragraph 4.4.1 and 4.5.1

June, 2025 – Modification of paragraph 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.3.1, 4.6.2. Inclusion of paragraph 4.1.3, 4.1.4.

September, 2024 - Modification of paragraph 4.3.2.

October, 2023 – Inclusion of purpose and scope. Supersedes and compiles MMC-371. The paragraph order number was updated.

March, 2021 – Inclusion of point 4 in paragraph 13.1

December, 2020 - Change of PMA phone numbers.

October, 2019 - Inclusion of paragraphs 12.

June, 2019 - Refers in paragraph 1 to Maritime Security link, ISPS Regulations, SSAS.

January, 2019 - Modification of paragraphs from 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12, inclusion of paragraphs

from 5 to 11 and exclusion of paragraphs 9 to 21 and posted in MMC-125.

November, 2018 - Modification of paragraphs NEW REGULATIONS FOR SSAS TEST MESSAGE AND ANNUAL SSAS TEST MESSAGE

April, 2018 - Modification of TEST Message (Test indicators) and SSAS MALFUNCTIONING.

March, 2018 - Modification of TEST Message (Test indicators).

January, 2018 - Modification of paragraph s NEW REGULATIONS FOR SSAS TEST MESSAGE AND ANNUAL SSAS TEST MESSAGE

October, 2017 - Incorporation of paragraphs 2 and 3 in the New Regulations for SSAS TEST MESSAGE.

October, 2017 - Incorporation of Resolution No.106-107-DGMM (English version).

October, 2017 - Changes all throughout the text

March, 2016 - Change in paragraph 6

January, 2016 - Changes throughout the text

October, 2015 - Changes in paragraph 12 and 13

August, 2014 - Changes throughout the text

September, 2013 - Changes in paragraph 7

June, 2013 - Changes in paragraph 12

May, 2013 - New points 11 and 12

March, 2012 - Changes all throughout the text

February, 2004 - First issuance

Requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking System (LRIT)（MMC-195）

For details, please refer to:PMA25079_Panama_20251003MMC-195-08-09-2025.pdf

This Merchant Marine Circular supersedes MMC-197, MMC-249 and MMC-400.

1. Purpose

  This Merchant Marine Circular is intended to revise the specific requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking System (LRIT) as set forth in Regulation V/19-1 of Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS).

2. Background

  The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted Resolution MSC.202(81) on May 19, 2006, amending Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) by adding Regulation V/19-1, which mandates ships to submit position reports through the Long-Range Identification and Tracking System (LRIT).

3. Scope of Application

  (1) All passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft;

  (2)Cargo ships, including High Speed craft of 300 gross tonnage and above,

  (3) Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) equipped with mechanical propulsion;

  (4) Offshore support vessels, special purpose ships, and Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs) with a gross tonnage of 300 or above and equipped with mechanical propulsion;

   Panamanian-flagged fishing vessels and/or vessels engaged in fishing-related activities that are fitted with Long-Range Identification and Tracking System (LRIT) equipment must hold a Conformance Test Report (CTR) and submit reports via the LRIT system.

4. Survey and Certification

  (1) Recognized Organizations (ROs) shall ensure that vessels hold a valid Conformance Test Report (CTR) on board during surveys.

  (2) If a vessel undergoes radio surveys without a CTR on board, but the authorized Application Service Provider (ASP) has initiated the test, the Recognized Organization (RO) may issue a temporary Ship Safety Equipment Certificate valid for 1 month, without prior authorization from the competent authority. However, a copy of the temporary certificate must be sent to the Panamanian competent authority via email.

  (3) If a vessel does not hold a valid CTR or is not connected to Panama’s National Data Centre (NDC), the Recognized Organization (RO) shall not issue a Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.

  (4) If a vessel has completed radio surveys and passed the conformance test, but its onboard equipment fails to meet LRIT performance standards, the Recognized Organization (RO) may be authorized to issue a temporary Ship Safety Equipment Certificate valid for 3 months, allowing the vessel additional time to replace the equipment.

  (5) For cargo ships with a gross tonnage of 300 or above but less than 500, compliance with LRIT requirements shall be verified during annual surveys by checking whether a valid CTR is held on board.

  (6) Shipowners intending to install onboard LRIT terminals shall make preparations in advance of the vessel’s first radio safety survey to avoid delays in the first survey due to the late delivery of the CTR to the vessel.

5. Exemptions and Equivalent Arrangements

  (1) Panamanian-flagged vessels that operate exclusively in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Sea Area A1 and are fitted with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) as defined in Regulation V/19.2.4 of Chapter V of the SOLAS Convention are not required to comply with the provisions of Regulation V/19-1 of Chapter V of the SOLAS Convention, nor are they required to apply for an exemption certificate for this regulation.

  (2) If a vessel holds a CTR for operation in Sea Areas A2+A3 but needs to operate in domestic waters for special reasons, it must notify the Panamanian competent authority via email and apply for authorization to suspend the LRIT equipment.

  (3) If a vessel does not normally engage in international voyages but needs to undertake a single international voyage, it shall submit an exemption application to the Panamanian competent authority. Exemptions or equivalent arrangements may be granted in accordance with Regulations I/4, IV/3.1, IV/3.2, and V/3 of the SOLAS Convention.

  (4) Applications for exemptions or equivalent arrangements must include details of the voyage, including the voyage dates, duration, port of departure, and port of destination.

  (5) Recognized Organizations (ROs) shall coordinate with the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA). If the exemption or equivalent arrangement application is approved, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will authorize the Recognized Organization (RO) and inform it of the applicable conditions to facilitate proper endorsement on the certificate.

  (6) Panamanian-flagged vessels applying for exemptions may be required, in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1295, to submit the voyage plan and report at specified intervals to the governments of the countries the vessel is bound for and the coastal states whose waters the vessel may transit—provided that these countries are entitled to such information under Regulation V/19-1 of the SOLAS Convention.

  (7) Offshore units operating at fixed locations (e.g., Floating Production, Storage and Offloading units, FPSOs) applying for permanent exemptions shall submit applications directly to the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA). The application must specify the unit’s position (latitude/longitude) and the duration of its stay at that location; if no duration is specified, the exemption shall remain valid until the expiration of the radio-related certificate.

SOLAS PS

客船以水下检验代替坞检的规定 (MMC 204)

Irrespective of the navigation area passenger ships shall be subject to two outside ship’s bottom inspection with the ship in a dry dock in a five (5) year period* (60 months). In all cases the period of time between these two bottom inspections in dry dock shall not exceed 36 months. The remaining bottom surveys of these ships can be carried out as underwater surveys. Consecutive underwater surveys will be allowed for these ships.

The required inspections of the ship’s bottom for the renewal surveys of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate can be carried out with the ship afloat.

Inspections with the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions are satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably trained staff is available, and previous authorization has been issued by this Administration through the Panama Segumar Office for passenger ships of 15 years of age and over, as follows:

Operators of Panamanian Passenger ships will make the request for underwater survey in lieu of dry dock directly to the ship’s Recognized Organization. The Recognized Organization will evaluate the request and, after considering all relevant information, make a recommendation to this office. If the request is approved, the underwater examinations will be performed according to the Recognized Organization procedures, by personnel of companies certified by the Recognized Organization to do these surveys and to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor.

SC

船底外部检查和干坞检验间隔期 (MMC No.204, Feb, 2022,替代MMC No.141和MMC No.116)

巴拿马主管机关基于A.1186(33)等要求，对船底外部检查和干坞检验间隔期进行了修订，详见

PMA24041_Panama_20240502MMC-204-Rev-RB-JGC-April-2024.pdf

船舶专用海水压载舱和散货船双舷侧处所PSPC要求 (MMC No.204)

1 对于所有符合下述条件之一的500总吨以上船舶，根据SOLAS II-1章第3-2条的规定，所有类型船舶专用海水压载舱和散货船双舷侧处所保护涂层性能标准（PSPC）为强制性要求：

2008年7月1日或以后签订建造合同；或

如无建造合同，2009年1月1日或以后安放龙骨或处于类似建造阶段；或

2012年7月1日或以后交付。

2 PMA对上述条件解释如下：

如果船舶的建造合同的签署日期在2008年7月1日或以后，则必须满足PSPC要求。

安放龙骨的条件仅适用于没有建造合同的情况。也即是没有建造合同时，2009年1月1日或以后安放龙骨的船舶必须满足PSPC要求。

不管建造合同或安放龙骨的日期，只要船舶的交船日期在2012年7月1日或以后，就必须满足PSPC要求。

3 免除PSPC要求的处理

3.1 尽管有上述规定，巴拿马海事主管机关注意到在实际情况中，会有一些船舶的计划交船日期在公约条款规定的日期之前，却由于超出船厂和船东控制的不可预见的原因，使得延迟交船而超过了公约条款规定的日期。遇到这种情况，主管机关可基于一事一议原则，同意将其视作在条款规定的交船日期之前交船的船舶处理。

3.2 为使主管机关同意上述特殊考虑，船东应按其要求提交一份报告，说明延误的原因。正式的申请应连同这份报告一起送交主管机关任何一家办事处。

3.3 如巴拿马海事主管机关认可了该特殊考虑，我社在签发客船安全证书或货船构造安全证书时，对证书上的交船日期，在备注栏用脚注方式标明“该船经主管机关认可符合主管机关MMC-246通函关于交船规定中的不可预见的延误的解释” (The ship is accepted by the Administration under the unforeseen delay in delivery provisions of the interpretation as stated in the PMA Circular MMC-246.)。

详见PMA23120_Panama_20231102MMC-246-Protective-Coatings-of-Dedicated-Seawater-Ballast-Tanks-in-all-Types-of-Ships-and-Double-side-Skin-Spaces-of-Bulk-Carriers-PSPC-Rev-October-2023.pdf

Application Date of MSC.1/ Circ 1388 (e-mail reply to CCS 20120707)

1 It is acceptable to apply IACS UI SC 178 (rev.1) to the ships of which application of construction is already submitted to Class before 8 August 2011 and of which keel lay will be on or after 1 January 2012.

2 It is further acceptable to apply IACS UI SC 178 (rev.1) to ships other than above (i), as long as the contract for construction is before 1 January 2012 with the condition that the vessel is to be launched to construction before 1 January 2013.

3 For any other case which does not meet condition (i) and (ii), contact to the Administration is to be made in order to seek for approval of applying IACS UI SC 178(rev.1) on a case by case basis as through the Society.

应急拖带装置的应急照明（MMN No.114）

建议在首部应急拖带装置的入口处安装应急照明(仅仅是建议，不强制执行)。

石棉的使用 (MMC No.70, 91)

1 现有船上已经存在的石棉材料可以接受；

2 修理和换新时禁止使用石棉材料；

散货船船体损坏的早期评估和可能的弃船指南(MMC-164 2023年11月版）

1. MSC/Circ.1143适用于散货船，也适用于载运高密度货物的除散货船以外的其它船舶。

2. PMA敦促ISM规则定义的公司按照MSC/Circ.1143制定船舶特定指南，以便改进对紧急状况的预防措施和响应程序。所有船员在进行船上培训时应知悉该船上特定指南。

详情请见MMC-164 Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull Damage and Possible Need for Abandonment of Bulk Carriers on board Panamanian flagged Vesse.pdf

SE

消防系统和装置的维护、检查导则（MMC281 Oct 2025）PMA25091_Panama_20251104MMC-281-OCTOBER-2025-CM.pdf

请参考原文。

a. MSC.1/Circ.1432– 经修订的消防系统和装置的维护和检查导则（替代 MSC/Circ.850）

b. MSC.1/Circ.1516– 经修订的消防系统和装置的维护和检查导则修正案（MSC.1/Circ.1432）

c. 决议 A.951(23) – 经完善的船用手提灭火器导则

d. MSC.1/Circ.1318– 固定二氧化碳灭火系统的维护和检查导则

e. MSC.1/Circ.1312– 经修订的用于固定灭火系统的泡沫浓缩液的性能和测试标准、检验导则

f. MSC.1/Circ.1275– 关于船上手提灭火器数量和布置的SOLAS公约II-2章统一解释

g. MSC.1/Circ.849–  应急逃生呼吸器（EEBDs）的性能、位置、使用和保养导则

h. MSC.1/Circ.798–  用于灭火系统的中倍泡沫浓缩液的性能和测试标准、检验导则

i. MSC.1/Circ.670–  用于固定灭火系统的高倍泡沫浓缩液的性能和测试标准、检验导则

j. MSC.1/Circ.600–  卤代烷灭火系统的年度泄漏检查

k. 决议 A.752(18)–  客船低位照明的评估、测试和应用导则

本商船海事通函替代MMC.No.96 和 226.

目的：

为消防系统和装置的维护和检查提供最低建议标准。应注意的是本通函中的通用要求并非消防系统、消防装置和应急设备维护或检查项目的全部详尽清单。

适用范围：

1. 本通函适用于所有船舶。本通函内容可以用作SOLAS公约第II-2章第14条所要求的船上维护保养计划的基础。

2. 本通函也按照固定二氧化碳灭火系统的维护和检查导则（MSC.1/Circ.1318）以及改进的船用手提灭火器导则(决议 A.951(23))所提供的综合指导给出了固定二氧化碳系统或手提灭火器的维护和检查的标准。

3. 这些导则适用于所有船舶，包括MODU规则所适用的各种装置。

1. 消防系统和装置维护和检查的通用要求

1.1 随时可用

1.1.1 处于营运状态的船舶，其所有消防系统和装置在任何时间都应保持正常并处于随时可用状态。当船舶消防系统进行维护、检测或修理时，应通过提供替代的固定或便携式消防设备或其它措施以做出适当的安排，确保不降低船舶的安全性。船上的维护保养计划应包括为达到此目的而应采取的措施。

1.1.2 当为船舶签发法定证书的认可组织认为船舶的消防设备不满足相关强制要求时，认可组织须按照商船海事通函No.156的规定，向SEGUMAR Office 或在船舶开航前通过 conditionals@segumar.com 申请签发相关条件法定证书的授权。

1.2 维护和测试

1.2.1 应按照船舶维护保养计划进行消防系统和装置的船上维护和检查。

1.2.2 某些维护程序和检查可以由已完成了高级消防培训课程的胜任的船员进行，而其它的维护和检查则应由受过相应消防系统维护的专门培训的人员进行。船上维护保养计划应明确所建议的检查和维护工作中的哪些部分应由受过培训的人员来完成。

1.2.3 船员应进行相关的检查以确保对特定设备（如设有）所要求的每周、月度、季度、年度、两年度、五年度和十年度维护和检查工作已经进行。各种检查记录应保存在船上，可以保存电子文件。对于由非船员的受过培训的技术服务人员进行的检查和维护，应在检查测试完成时出具检查报告。

1.2.4 除了这些通函中所述及的船上维护和检查外，制造商关于维护和检查的指导说明也应遵守。自动喷水灭火系统的水质特别重要，应按照制造商的指南进行维护。水质记录应按制造商的指南保存在船上。

1.2.5 当特别的布置引起实际困难时，应直接向主管机关咨询替代的测试和维护程序。

1.3  每周测试和检查

1.3.1 固定探火和失火报警系统

a.通过对灯光/指示器试验开关的操作确认所有探火和火灾报警控制面板指示器功能正常。

1.3.2 固定气体灭火系统

a.通过对灯光/指示器试验开关的操作确认所有固定灭火系统控制面板指示器功能正常；并

b.确认所有控制/分区阀处于正确位置。

1.3.3 防火门

a. 通过对灯光/指示器开关的操作确认所有防火门控制面板指示器（如设有）功能正常。

1.3.4 公共广播和通用报警系统

a.确认所有公共广播系统和通用报警系统功能正常。

1.3.5 呼吸器

a.检查所有呼吸器和EEBD气瓶的压力表以确认其处于正确的压力范围内。

1.3.6 低位照明

a.通过关闭所选定位置的正常照明以确认低位照明系统功能正常。

1.3.7 细水雾、水雾、自动喷水器系统

b.确认所有控制面板指示器和报警功能正常；

c.对泵装置及其各种附件进行目视检查；并

d. 如适用，对于泵装置的非锁定的阀，检查阀的位置。

1.4 月度测试和检查

应进行月度检查以确保对指定设备采取了所指明的维护和检查工作：

1.4.1 消防管系、消防泵、消防栓、消防水带和消防水枪：

a.确认所有消防栓、消防水带和消防水枪存放到位、布置妥当，并处于正常可用状态；

b.运转所有的消防泵以确认其能够持续提供足够的压力；并

c.确认应急消防泵燃油供应充足，加热系统状况正常（如适用）。

1.4.2 固定气体灭火系统：

a.确认容器/钢瓶所装设的压力表指示处于正常范围、装置未曾发生泄漏。

1.4.3 泡沫灭火系统

a.确认所有控制和分区阀处于正确的开启或关闭位置，所有压力表的指示处于正常范围。

1.4.4 细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统

a.确认所有控制阀、泵装置的阀和分区阀处于正确的开启或关闭位置；

b.确认自动喷水器系统的压力柜或其它装置的水位处于正确位置；

c.对于所有设计为能够自动启动的系统泵，对其自动启动装置进行试验；

d.确认所有备用压力表和空气/气体压力表的指示处于正常压力范围；并

e.选择一个系统分区阀进行抽样试验以确认水流情况和能够正常引发报警。

（注 - 对进行试验的阀的选择应确保所有的阀在一年的期间内都得到试验）

1.4.5 消防员装备

a.确认存放消防设备的储物间内存有全套的消防员装备且装备处于正常可用状态。

b. 基于以往涉及不合格消防员装备的事故调查结果，本局建议由相关负责人员确认船上所有消防员装备均符合《消防安全系统规则》（FSS规则）第3章第2.1.1.1节要求，即该类绝缘防护服装应能保护皮肤免受火灾辐射热、火焰灼伤及蒸汽烫伤，且外表面应防水。

1.4.6 固定化学干粉系统

a.确认所有控制和分区阀处于正确的开启或关闭位置，所有压力表的压力指示处于正常范围。

1.4.7 固定气溶胶灭火系统

a.确认所有电气连接和/或手动操作站的布置正常、状况正常；并

b.确认激发系统/控制板电气回路符合制造商的技术规格要求。

1.4.8 手提泡沫枪

a.确认所有手提泡沫枪的存放位置正确、布置妥当、状况正常。

1.4.9 舟车式（可移动式）灭火器

a.确认所有灭火器的存放位置正确、布置妥当、状况正常。

1.4.10 固定探火和报警系统

a.对探头和手动报警按钮进行抽样试验，应使所有装置在五年内都得到试验。对于非常大的系统，抽样式样的比例应由主管机关确定。

1.5 季度测试和检查

应进行季度检查以确保对指定设备采取了所指明的维护和检查工作：

1.5.1 消防管系、消防泵、消防栓、消防水带和消防水枪：

a.确认国际通岸接头处于正常可用状态。

1.5.2 泡沫灭火系统

确认泡沫系统储存柜中泡沫浓缩液的存量正常。

1.5.3 通风系统和挡火风闸

对所有的挡火风闸进行就地操作试验。

1.5.4 防火门：

对位于主竖区舱壁上的所有防火门进行就地操作试验。

1.5.5 细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统

根据制造商的水质指南，评估上水箱和泵单元的系统水质。  

1.6  年度测试和检查

应进行年度检查以确保对指定设备采取了所指明的维护和检查工作：

1.6.1 消防管系、消防泵、消防栓、消防水带和消防水枪：

a.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查已确认其状况正常；

b.所有消防泵进行畅通试验以确认其压力和排量正常。在隔离阀关闭的情况下对应急消防泵进行试验；

c.对所有消防栓阀门进行试验已确认其可正常操作；

d.对消防水带进行消防管系最大压力下的抽样压力试验，应使所有消防水带在五年内全部得到试验；

e.确认所有消防泵安全阀/限压阀（如设有）的设定是正确的；

f.检查所有的过滤装置以确认其没有积聚碎屑和污物；并

g.确认消防水枪的口径/型式正确，得到适当维护，正常可用。

1.6.2 固定探火和失火报警系统

a.对所有的探火系统和用于自动释放灭火系统的探火系统进行试验，以确认其可正常操作（如适用）；

b.对所有易接近的探头进行目视检查以确认其是否受到阻挡障碍等，应使所有探头在一年内全部得到检查；并

c.进行应急电源供电切换试验。

1.6.3 固定气体灭火系统

a.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查以确认其状况正常；

b.对所有高压气瓶进行外观检查以确认其是否存在损坏或腐蚀；

c.检查所有储存容器的液压试验日期；

d.对所有固定系统的声光报警进行效用实验；

e.确认所有控制/分区阀处于正确位置；

f.对所有启动控制管路的接头进行检查以确认其密性情况；

j.按照制造商的建议检查所有的挠性软管；

h.对连接于消防系统的所有燃油切断控制装置进行试验以确认其可正常操作；

i.对受保护处所的围壁周界进行目视检查，以确认未对围壁进行过产生了不可关闭的、将导致灭火系统失效的开口的改造；并

j.如果气瓶安装于被保护处所内，应确认被保护处所内双释放管路的完整性，并对释放箱处的低压监测器或电路完整性监测器（如适用）进行检查。

1.6.4 泡沫灭火系统

a.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查以确认其处于正常状态；

b.对所有固定系统声响报警进行效用试验；

c.对所有供水泵、泡沫泵进行畅通试验，以确认其压力和排量正常，并确认水流在各分区也达到了所要求的压力（试验后应确保使用淡水对所有管路进行彻底冲洗）；

d.对系统与其它供水源之间的所有连接进行试验以确认其可正常操作；

e.确认所有泵的安全阀/限压阀（如设有）的设定是正常的；

f.检查所有的过滤装置以确认其没有积聚碎屑和污物；

g.确认所有的控制/分区阀处于正确位置；

h. 用干燥的压缩空气或氮气对排放管路进行吹通，或以其它方式确认管道和高倍泡沫系统的喷头未受到任何的阻塞、无碎屑和杂物。必要时，可能需要拆下喷头；

i.对船上的所有泡沫浓缩液进行取样,并按照海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1312对低倍泡沫浓缩液的样本，或按照海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.670对高倍泡沫浓缩液的样本进行定期控制测试。（注：除了非抗乙醇泡沫外，其它类型的泡沫可在被供应到船上3年后才进行第一次检测）；并

j.对连接到消防系统的所有燃油切断控制装置进行测试以确认其可正常操作。

1.6.5 细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统

a.用各分区的试验阀确认所有细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统可正常工作；

b.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查以确认其状况正常；

c.对所有高压气瓶进行外观检查以确认是否存在损坏或腐蚀；

d.检查所有高压气瓶的液压试验日期；

e.对所有固定系统声光报警进行效用实验；

f.对所有的泵进行畅通试验以确认其压力和排量正常；

g.对所有的防冻系统进行试验以确认可以提供充分的防冻保护；

h.对系统与其它供水源的连接装置进行试验以确认其可正常操作；

i.确认所有泵的安全阀/限压阀（如设有）的设定是正常的；

j.检查所有的过滤装置以确认其没有积聚碎屑和污物；

k.确认所有的控制/分区阀处于正确位置；

l.用干燥的压缩空气或氮气对干管系统的排放管路进行吹通，或以其它方式确认管路和喷嘴未受到任何阻塞。必要时，可能需要拆下喷嘴；

m.适用时，对应急电源供电进行切换试验；

n.对所有喷水器进行目视检查，应特别注意检查易受到侵蚀性大气（如桑拿浴、温泉浴、厨房区域）影响和易于受到物理性破坏（如行李搬运区域、健身房、游戏室等）的区域内的喷水器，应使所有喷水器在一年内全部得到检查。喷水装置有明显的外部损坏（包括油漆），应予更换，不应包括在q项测试的喷水装置数量中 ；

o.检查可能影响系统功能的任何变化，如受到了通风管道、管路的遮挡阻碍；

p.对各开放式喷头的细水雾系统的至少一个分区进行喷嘴畅通的试验。对试验分区的选择应使所有分区在五年期间内全部得到试验；并

q. 按照以下流程图对自动喷水器或自动细水雾喷嘴进行试验：（参见原文）

1.6.6 通风系统和挡火风闸：

a.对所有挡火风闸进行远程操作试验；

b.确认厨房废气管道和过滤器无油脂积聚；并

c.对所有联接于消防系统的通风控制装置进行试验以确认其可正常工作；

1.6.7 防火门：

a.对所有遥控防火门进行试验以确认其可正常释放；

1.6.8 呼吸器

a.对呼吸器的空气充装系统（如设有）的空气质量进行检查；

b.对所有的呼吸器面罩和供气阀进行检查以确认其处于正常可用状态；并

c.按照制造商的说明对EEBD进行检查。

1.6.9 固定化学干粉系统

a.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查以确认其状况正常；

b.确认压力调节器情况正常并在校准有效期内；并

c.按照系统制造商的说明用氮气对化学干粉进行搅拌。

（注：由于干粉的亲水性，用于搅拌的氮气必须是干燥无水分的）

1.6.10 固定气溶胶灭火系统

a.确认凝聚型或分散型气溶胶发生器未超出其强制更换日期。气动或电激发器应尽实际可行进行工作演示。

1.6.11 手提式泡沫枪

a.确认所有手提式泡沫枪按照所供应的泡沫浓缩液设置在了正确的配比上，确认设备处于正常可用状态；

b.确认所有装有泡沫浓缩液的便携式容器或便携式罐保持在出厂封装状态，且未超过制造商建议的使用寿命；

c.寿命未达到10年、保持在出厂封装状态的装有泡沫浓缩液（蛋白泡沫浓缩液除外）的便携式容器或便携式罐，可被正常接受，而不必按照海安会通函MSC.1/circ.1312要求进行定期泡沫控制测试；

d.应对装有蛋白泡沫浓缩液的便携式容器和便携式罐进行全面检查，如果寿命超过五年，泡沫浓缩液应按照海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1312要求进行定期泡沫控制测试，或换新泡沫浓缩液；并

e.任何非密封的便携式容器和便携式罐内所盛装的泡沫浓缩液，和便携式容器或便携式罐的产品数据无证明文件的，应按照海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1312要求进行定期泡沫控制测试。

1.6.12 舟车式（可移动式）灭火器

a.按照制造商的说明进行定期检查；

b.对所有易接近部件进行目视检查以确认其处于正常状态；

c.检查每个瓶体的水压试验日期；并

d.将干粉灭火器上下颠倒晃动以确保干粉得到搅拌。

1.6.13 厨房和深油炸锅烹调设备的灭火系统

a.按照制造商的说明对厨房和深油炸锅烹调设备的灭火系统进行检查。

1.7 两年度测试和检查

应进行两年度检查以确保对指定设备进行了所指明的维护和检查工作：

1.7.1 固定气体灭火系统

a.所有高压灭火剂气瓶和启动气瓶应称重或以其它可靠方法验证瓶内充装物以确认每个瓶内实际灭火剂存量在名义充装量的95%以上。灭火剂存量小于95%名义充装量的气瓶应重新充装；并

b.用干燥的压缩空气或氮气对排放管路进行吹通试验，或以其它方式确认管路和喷嘴未受到任何阻塞。必要时，可能需要拆下喷嘴。

1.7.2 固定化学干粉系统

a.用干燥的氮气对排放管路进行吹通以确认管路和喷嘴未受到任何阻塞；

b.对就地和遥控控制装置以及分区阀进行操作试验；

c.验证驱动气体钢瓶的充装量（包括远程操作站）；

d.抽样检测化学干粉的水分含量；

e.对干粉容器、安全阀和排放软管进行工作压力下的压力试验。

1.8 五年度维护和检查

对所指明的设备应至少每五年进行一次下述的检查：

1.8.1 固定气体灭火系统

a.对所有控制阀进行内部检查。

1.8.2 泡沫灭火系统

a.对所有控制阀进行内部检查；

b.对所有高倍泡沫系统管路进行淡水冲洗，排掉存水并用空气吹扫；

c.对所有的喷嘴进行检查以确认未受到杂物阻塞；并

d.对所有的泡沫比例调节器或其它泡沫混合装置进行测试以确认其混合比率的偏差处于系统认可时所明确的名义混合比率的+30%至-10%之内。

1.8.3 细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统

a.用水对所有滚装甲板雨淋系统管路进行冲洗，排干存水并用空气进行吹扫；

b.对所有控制/分区阀进行内部检查。如果在过去五年内没有按照第1.6.5(r)段的规定进行水质测试，则应对所有相应的管路进行水质测试。

c.对所有电池的状况进行检查，或按照制造商的建议进行换新。

d. 对于排水或冲洗后需要补充水的每个部分，水质应符合制造商的指南。更新后的水质应进行测试，并记录为新的基准，以协助以后对每个相应部分的水质进行监测。

1.8.4 呼吸器

a.对所有自给式呼吸器钢瓶进行水压试验。铝和复合材料气瓶的检测应满足主管机关的要求。

1.8.5 低位照明

a.按照海大A.752（18）决议所述的程序对所有照明系统的亮度进行测试。

1.8.6 舟车式（可移动式）灭火器

a.对于船上的同一年生产的每一型式的灭火器，至少抽一只进行目视检查。

1.9 十年度维护和检查

对所指明的设备应至少每十年进行一次下述的检查：

1.9.1 固定气体灭火系统

a.取系统灭火剂钢瓶和启动气体钢瓶的10%进行水压试验和内部检查。如果一个或多个钢瓶不合格，则应对船上钢瓶的50%进行检测。如果还有钢瓶不合格，则应对所有钢瓶进行检测；

b.挠性软管应按照制造商所建议的且最长不超过10年的时间间隔进行更换；并

c.如果主管当局同意，对卤代烷钢瓶可用目视检查和无损检测（NDT）代替水压试验。

1.9.2 细水雾、水雾和自动喷水器系统

a.按照主管当局的指南对气体和水的压力钢瓶进行水压试验和内部检查。如果主管机关没有这方面的指南，则按照EN1968:2002 + A1标准执行。

1.9.3 固定化学干粉系统

a.由认可的服务机构对所有的干粉容器进行水压试验或无损检测。

1.9.4 固定气溶胶灭火系统

a.按照制造商的建议对凝聚型或分散型气溶胶发生器进行换新。

1.9.5 舟车式（可移动式）灭火器

a.由经过专门培训的人员按照公认的标准或制造商的说明对所有灭火器包括推进剂筒进行水压试验。

2. 手提灭火器的维护和检查要求

2.1 请参考IMO决议Resolution A.951(23) - 经完善的船用手提灭火器导则

2.2 备用灭火剂，备用灭火器和灭火器的重新重装

2.2.1对于可在船上进行再充装的灭火器，其备用灭火剂的数量应按前10个灭火器的100%和剩余灭火器的50%进行配备。备用灭火剂的总数不必超过60份。船上应备有充装说明。

2.2.2 对于不能在船上进行充装的灭火器，应（按照上条所明确的原则）额外配备相同数量、型式、容量的手提式灭火器以代替备用灭火剂。

2.2.3 灭火器瓶的定期重新充装应按照制造商的建议执行。只有经认可的灭火器充填剂才能用于灭火器的再充装。部分变空的灭火器应重新充装。

2.2.4 2009年1月1日及以后建造的船舶*应参照使用海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1275 (关于船上手提灭火器的数量和布置的SOLAS公约第II-2章的统一解释)所给出的表格,以确定起居处所、服务处所、控制站、A类机器处所、其它机器处所、货物处所、露天甲板和船上其它处所的手提灭火器的数量和布置。对于2009年1月1日之前建造的船舶,鼓励船东执行该统一解释。

*注：关于MSC.1/Circ.1275中所述项目的适用范围以及该通函中表格的应用，本主管机关考虑到大量的巴拿马旗注册船舶决定使其适用于2009年4月15日及以后签订建造合同的船舶。

2.2.5 按照要求为一个小处所配备的手提式灭火器可以存放于小处所外面邻近处所入口的位置处。

2.2.6 如果驾驶室与海图室相邻并有门直接通至海图室,则不要求在海图室额外配置灭火器。这同样适用于客船上处于驾驶室周界之内的安全中心。

2.2.7 当在露天甲板、开敞的滚装处所和车辆处所以及货物处所装运危险品时，应配备两个单个容量不小于6kg的干粉灭火器或等效灭火器。油轮的露天甲板上应配备两个手提灭火器,每个灭火器的容量应适当。

2.2.8 如果油箱内备有自用燃油的机动车辆是装在开敞或封闭集装箱内的，则装运这些车辆集装箱的集装箱船的货舱内无需配备手提灭火器。

3. 特定固定灭火系统维护和检查的要求:

3.1 请参考:

3.1.1 海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1318 –固定二氧化碳灭火系统维护和检查导则

3.1.2 海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1312 – 经修订的用于固定灭火系统的泡沫浓缩液性能和检测标准、检验导则

3.1.3 海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.798 –用于固定灭火系统的中倍泡沫浓缩液的性能和检测标准、检验导则

3.1.4 海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.670 –用于固定灭火系统的高倍泡沫浓缩液的性能和检测标准、检验导则

4. 对卤代烷系统的附加要求：

4.1 1994年10月及以后安放龙骨或处于相似建造阶段的船舶上禁止安装卤代烷灭火系统和装置。而且，按照IMO决议A.719(17)自1992年1月起禁止对船上的卤代烷灭火系统进行实际释放试验。无论如何，仍应按照MSC.1/Circ.600 – 卤代烷灭火系统的年度泄漏检查对系统进行年度泄漏检查。如果轮机长得到适当设备和培训，此检测可由轮机长进行。

4.2 在年度泄漏检查中，如果任何瓶体出现泄漏迹象、灭火剂存量较最初安装时的数量损失了超过5%、出现机械损伤或过度腐蚀迹象，该瓶体就不能再使用。

5. 防火-油漆间

5.1 油漆间应由下列系统保护：

5.1.1 二氧化碳系统，设计成能释放出的自由气体容积至少相当于所保护处所总容积的40%；

5.1.2 干粉系统，设计成至少为0.5kg干粉/m3；或

5.1.3 水雾或自动喷水器系统，设计供水能力为5 l/m2 min。水雾系统可连接至船舶的消防管系；或

5.1.4 在油漆间外紧靠油漆间入口处配置一只手提灭火器。应按照油漆间的大小配备足够数量的手提灭火器，应由认可组织确定。

注：任何情况下，系统均应能在被保护处所之外进行操作。

6. SOLAS - 应急消防泵

本主管机关接受在总吨小于2000GRT的货船上配备汽油驱动引擎的便携式应急消防泵。此类设备所使用的汽油的储存和搬运应遵守适当的安全防范措施。

EEBD

EEBD的配备（MMC142）

74SOLAS公约2000修正案第II-2章第1.3条所要求的紧急逃生呼吸装置（EEBD）适用于从具有危险环境的舱室逃生。根据新的修正案，所有持有安全设备证书（CSE）的船舶要求强制配备EEBD。巴拿马旗船舶配备EEBD的规定如下：

1. EEBD的数量

A.  货船起居处所至少配备2套EEBD和1套备用EEBD。适用于所有新船和现有船;

B． 每一主竖区至少配备2套EEBD，和总计2套备用EEBD。适用于载客不超过36人的新客船和现有客船;

C． 每一主竖区至少配备4套EEBD，和总计2套备用EEBD。适用于载客超过36人的新客船和现有客船;

D． 本规定的要求（基于UI MSC/Circ.1081），机器处所要求的EEBD最低数量如下:

i.    机舱控制室配备1套EEBD，如果机舱控制室位于机器处所内；

ii.   机修间或工作间区域配备1套EEBD，如果能从工作间直接进入逃生通道，则EEBD可免设；和

iii.  机器处所内作为机器处所第二条逃生通道的逃生梯附近应配备1套EEBD;

如果船舶具有不止一层甲板的机器处所，则每一层甲板应配备1套EEBD，并被放置在与上述第iii.条相同的区域。

2.  附加备用

船上具有10套或10套以下EEBD的船舶，应配备比上述第1条所要求的EEBD数量至少多1套的附加备用EEBD。船上具有11套至20套EEBD的船舶，应配备至少2套备用EEBD。船上具有超过20套EEBD的船舶，应配备至少等于10％EEBD总数的备用EEBD，但不必超过4套备用EEBD。适用于新船和现有船。

除上述要求外，EEBD应该具有至少10分钟的连续工作时间。此外，EEBD及备用EEBD的数量和位置应在防火控制图中予以标识。

对于现有船，本条要求必须在2002年7月1日之后第一次检验中得到满足。更多参考，74SOLAS公约2000修正案第II-2章第1.2.2条对现有船适用条件的澄清。

EEBD的详细技术标准已分别规定在同时通过的强制规则，即：《国际消防安全系统规则》（FSS规则）。

注：上述引用的“新船”是指2002年7月1日或以后建造的船舶，“现有船”是指2002年7月1日之前建造的船舶。

在签发相应证书前，获得授权组织（RO）必须遵守上述准则。

3. 训练（按照IMO MSC.1/Circ.849 – May 1998）

在使用EEBD方面的训练应被视为基本安全训练的一部分。 2018年5月1日或之后的第一次安全设备检验时，至少一个EEBD训练装置供训练所用。该装置将是除了机器和起居处所所需的EEBD之外的装置除非船上配备了EEBD再充装设备。如果船舶配备了按照制造商指定的再充装设备则不需要再额外配备训练用EEBD，但应该注意不同型号额外面罩或其他附带设备的配备是否满足要求。

尽管船舶提供了可再充装设备，但上述提及的备用EEBD不应被包括在训练用的总数当中，1个EEBD必须清晰标识是用于训练。

除所需最低数量的EEBD及其备用部分外，所有EEBD训练单元也应清晰地标记和放置。

人员应接受训练使其在周围环境变得对生命构成威胁，并在离开场所前能立即戴上EEBD。由于逃生过程中有可能遇到烟雾，所以训练是必要的。这种训练可以通过安排在机舱或机器处所工作船员的日常逃生演习来完成。

由于固定式CO2系统的意外释放，EEBD也可用于机器处所的逃生，并可由消防员携带，其唯一目的就是提供该装置给需要紧急援助的人员。

4.检查和测试

所有EEBD应由有资格人员每年度进行检查

应按照制造商要求进行维护和保养

气瓶应每五年至少1次或按照制造厂要求进行更频繁的液压试验，试验压力和试验日期应清晰永久标识在瓶体上；

如果EEBD配备了制造商特别说明无需液压试验的小容量氧气瓶可不必要求进行液压试验。

详见MMC-142 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices.pdf

货舱固定灭火系统的免除（MMC No.70）

根据SOLAS 81修正案 II-2章53(1.2)条（现为SOLAS2004综合文本II-2章10.7.1.4条）规定，免除装载新木料（属于未干透的木材）货船的货舱固定灭火系统。

急救药箱(MMC No.114)

每个急救药箱应至少包括:iodine solution, a large standard dressing, 2 medium standard dressing, 4 small standard dressing, 8 triangular bandages, some cotton wool, safety pins, sticking plaster, scissors and a pencil with paper.

救生艇筏的配员(MMC-68)

操作救生艇筏的船员最少数量（可以是驾驶员，也可以是持证人员）需满足如下要求：

1 200总吨及以上国际航行客船：

每个救生艇规定的人数    操作救生艇的船员最少数量

少于41人                2人

41－61人                3人

62－85人                4人

多于85人                5人

2 对客船以外的其他船舶每艘救生艇应有两名2名持证操作人员；

3 每艘救生艇筏的操作人员应具备操作艇筏无线电设备、艇机和进行轻微调试（对配备救生艇）能力；

4 对在救生艇之外额外配备了救生筏的船舶，应至少有一名甲板部高级船员或持证人员负责每只救生筏的操作；

5 对任何从事近海作业的船只(例如供应船、备用船只 )、游艇和任何类型的船只，由于其特性、航行性质和船上人数，可能不以救生艇作为主要弃船方式，每只救生筏都应由一名甲板高级船员或持证人员负责；

6 针对上述要求主管机关允许有实际操作经验的人替代甲板部高级船员或持证人员负责相应工作；

7 要求应变部署表中写明艇筏负责人及必要替代人员，确保艇筏得到维护保养保持良好状态，保证随时可用。

详见PMA23112_Panama_20231102MMC-68-12-10-2023.pdf

浸水保温服和保温用具（Reg. III/7.3, 31.3.2）

如船舶一直在北纬32度和南纬32度之间的温暖气候航区航行，浸水保温服和保温用具可以免除，但必须经巴拿马主管机关同意。

浸水保温服要求、检查和检修（MMC 144）

本通告适用于本通告所述的所有货船和客船《海上人命安全公约》第III/22.4和32.3条。

详见MMC-144-SEGUMAR-Apr2023-Rev-MR.pdf

救生服配备(MMC 144a，TM227）

1 2006年7月1日以后建造的货船和（在不迟于2006年7月1日及以后进行第一次设备安全检验时符合要求）现有货船应根据MSC152（78）要求并基于设备安全证书（及Form E）为船上每人配备救生服。如果载有儿童，也应当提供适合的救生服；

2 符合本条要求的任何船舶还需要增配一定数量的救生服，以便在远离船员救生服存放处的场所的工作人员使用。该场所包括但不限于驾驶室、机舱，以及根据船舶类型可视为永久性工作处所的任何场所。在上述场所，船舶必须配备2套救生服以供紧急情况下在该场所工作的人员使用。

3 救生服和保温用具应由船长分发，建议将之和救生衣一起存放在船员舱室；

4 对于营运于南北纬320之间且船长小于85米的油船、化学品船和液化气船以外的货船，如根据SOLAS III/31.1.3条仅配备救生筏，则应为所有人员配备救生服；

5 除SOLAS IX/1条定义的散货船以外的货船，如仅从事于南北纬320之间的海域，则可免除此要求；

6 所有救生服必须满足救生规则（LSA Code）；

7 船上仍需配备按经SOLAS 公约 III章7.2条要求数量的救生衣，即使救生服可以归类为救生衣；

8 救生服月度检查和定期检测应根据IMO批准的指南进行。

救生艇承载释放与回收装置(MMC-250 Lifeboat on-load release and retrieval systems.pdf)

主管机关指明，SOLAS公约Reg.III/1.5以及LSA规则Ch.IV/4.4.7.6的修正案于2013年1月1日生效，这些修正案要求所有2014年7月1日及以后建造船舶的救生艇承载释放装置应满足新的LSA规则的要求。

对所有型式的现有救生艇的释放与回收装置应进行设计评估，并在2013年7月1日前由主管机关或认可组织的人员根据MSC.1/Circ.1392见证其性能试验。倘若上述试验失败，该救生艇的释放与回收装置将被视为不符合要求，而应在2014年7月1日以后的第一个计划进坞期内，但不迟于2019年7月1日，由新的救生艇释放与回收装置来替换。

主管机关指明：

1 仅配备无负荷释放能力释放装置的现有船舶不需要进行设计评估或者更换。

2 主管机关将会接受由其他主管机关对现有救生艇释放与收回装置的评估结果（根据GISIS数据库显示的信息）。

3 生产制造商，（请见MSC.1/Circ.1392的定义）,在2013年7月1日之前，需要将负责的现有的承载释放与回收装置的评估提交给主管机关。

4 如果在评估后，救生艇承载释放与回收装置被认为不符合规定，生产制造商可以选择改装并重新提交评估。如果改装方案被认可，所有将继续使用该型式救生艇承载释放与回收装置的船舶，需要按照被认可的方案进行改装。

5 船东/船舶管理公司需要与生产制造商确认，救生艇承载释放与回收装置已提交进行了评估，并留意艇钩系统是否归类为符合、不符合或改装后符合。

6对于现有的救生艇承载释放与回收装置，在其满足MSC.1/Circ.1392,6.1-6.5部分的要求以前，应使用防止跌落装置作为临时减少风险的措施，并由船长自行决定。

根据MSC.1/Circ.1392，需要由生产制造商或者他们的代表进行一次性全面检查。船东/船舶管理公司需要保证生产制造商验证各部件的磨损程度，、腐蚀情况，或任何的材料损坏情况，并且签发一个事实声明。此说声明要保留在船上。

鉴于MSC.1/Circ.13923通函尽早实施新SOLAS公约III/1.5的要求，主管机关强烈建议所有相关方面需要尽早采取适当应对措施。  

经授权从事救生艇和救助艇、降落设备和释放装置的维护保养、彻底检查、操作试验、检验和修理的服务供方（MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-258）

 

主要内容：

 

1. 服务机构清单

为满足MSC.402(96)决议的要求，确保海事界可以获得主管机关授权从事救生艇（包括自由降落救生艇），救助艇和快速救助艇，以及救生艇、救助艇、快速救助艇和吊架降落救生筏的降落设备和承载释放装置的服务供方信息，主管机关将执行巴拿马旗船舶授权的服务机构予以公布。

 

2. 例外情况

最后但并非最不重要的是，为了澄清，在制造商不再经营或不再提供技术支持的情况下，本管理局只有在经过全面评估后的特殊情况下，才可以授权服务提供商，并根据具体情况，向本商船通告第6.1段所列的或正在评估获得本管理当局批准中的。考虑到服务提供商的评估状态和其他情形，如对设备的预先授权、长期经验和作为授权服务提供商展示的专业知识，可以对服务提供商的这种情况逐例授权。如果需要授权，请通过sproviders@segumar.com联系我们。

 

详细信息请参见PMA25008_Panama_20250304MMC-258-V-04-Jan-2025.pdf

5节航速下救生艇和救助艇降落试验（MMC No.114）

对于1998年7月1日及以后建造：20000总吨及以上的货船上的救生艇和所有船上的救助艇应在船舶于平静水面上前进航速达到5kn时进行降落试验，该试验应作为救生艇和救助艇的装船试验的一部分。

救生艇降落速度（适用于1986年7月1日及以后建造的船舶）(MMC No.91)

无论艇架安装在什么位置，救生艇的降落速度应不超过1.3米/秒。

远端存放的救生艇筏的其它登乘方式(MMC-166 Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts)

2007年1月1日及以后签订建造合同的国际航行货船，应执行MSC.1/Circ.1243号通函的要求，现有船应于下一个设备安全年度检验时落实该要求（禁止使用有结绳）。

详情请见MMC-166 Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts.pdf

新颖气胀式救生筏最长不超过30个月的延长检验间隔期规定

 

参考：1.海事通函: MMC-194_2026/1

具体要求详见 PMA26004_Panama_20260114MMC-194-January-2026-CM-Rev-dccm.pdf

 

本通函适用于所有已安装或拟安装在巴拿马籍船舶上、申请本局批准采用最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的新颖气胀式救生筏。同时，拟生产该类救生筏的制造商，须遵守本通函第7、8、9段的详细规定。

5最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期救生筏的通用要求

为实现本通函的目标，并有效执行MSC.1/Circ.1328号文件的规定，须遵守以下要求：

5.1 检验维护：依据《国际海上人命安全公约》第III/20.8.3条获批最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的充气救生筏，在其使用寿命前10年，须在经认可的服务站开展检验维护，间隔期最长不超过30个月；使用满10年后，延长检验间隔期不得超过12个月。此外，若延长检验间隔期超出带有效期配件的使用年限，须遵守MSC.1/Circ.1328号文件第4.3.3段的规定。

5.2 船上检验：获批最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的充气救生筏，在其使用寿命前 10 年，须由检验人员按照MSC.1/Circ.1328号文件及制造商说明开展船上检验，检验间隔期自上一次检验维护或船上检验之日起，最长不超过12个月。同时，开展年度船上检验时，须遵守MSC.1/Circ.1328 号文件第4.2节的规定，保障检验人员的安全。

5.3 测试要求：获批最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的救生筏，须按照MSC.1/Circ.1328号文件的要求，或其他等效的测试程序完成测试。

5.4 标识要求：获批最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的救生筏，须设置标识，证明其已通过相关批准和认证。

6 附加要求

获批最长不超过30个月延长检验间隔期的救生筏，其制造工艺须满足以下要求：

6.1 能抵御各种环境因素的影响；

6.2 配备防护装置，对内部所有配件和设备形成有效防护；

6.3 开展船上检验时，所有待检部件均可直接接触，无需移动部件或采取任何可能损坏防护装置的操作；

6.4 救生筏展开并充气后，内部人员可便捷取用所有带有效期的一次性配件；

6.5 开展年度船上检验时，可对防护屏障内侧的湿度进行检测，并能发现充气气体的泄漏情况。

对无机械推进装置船舶根据SOLAS V/3.1条的免除（MMC No.121）

巴拿马政府同意按照SOLAS V/3.1条对无机械推进装置船舶免除SOLAS V章15、17、18、19（除19.2.1.7）、20、22、24、25、26、27及28条的要求。

这些免除从2002年1月1日生效，船东/经营人无需特别申请上述免除。

磁罗经保养和测试指南(MMC No.138)

1 磁罗经在以下情况时必校调：初次安装或者更新；不可靠；船舶经历了影响其磁场的结构修理或改造；增加、移除或变更靠近磁罗经的电磁设备；上次校调已过去一年而自差记录没有适当维护或罗经显示物理缺陷；由于环境和使用方法的变更使自差超过5度

2 船舶营运中磁场改变的影响

2.1 由于新船磁场特别不稳定，应仔细监控磁罗经的性能必要时进行校调

2.2 建议船长有必要在以下情况检查磁罗经性能：

载运磁性货物；使用电磁举重设备装卸货(由电磁设备引起磁场是逐渐消退，不建议立即校调)；触电引起的伤亡；船舶停运搁置（即使是短期的搁置也可导致严重的自差，特别对于小船）

3 罗经性能监控

应经常观察测定罗经误差，并将自差记录在罗经自差簿中，以说明修理测试校调的必要

4 校调和修理

4.1 校调者应经认可，如无校调者，有此方面经历或经校调者认可的船长可决定和进行校调。

4.2 巴拿马主管机关接受SOLAS74缔约国认可的校调者，此校调者必须在符合IMO国际标准的认可中心完成罗经校调课程。校调者应根据主管机关要求，向巴拿马海事机构申请获得在巴拿马旗船校调的授权

4.3 任何校调和其他细节应记录在罗经自差簿中

4.4 所有罗经校正位置应记录在罗经自差簿和自差卡上

4.5 电子仪表屏或其他电子设备例如雷达电罗经无线电与磁罗经之间的最小距离由设备制造商根据IMO标准决定，并由船旗国验船师上船检验时验证

4.6 标准磁罗经和传送磁罗经复视器应具有磁罗盘偏差记录卡

4.7 校调后，船舶应提供包含以下资料的罗经校调证书：自差表、船名、IMO号、识别号、船旗、校调工作地点、校调者的名称盖章签字、罗经制造商、天气状况、校调的方法、校调后的数字和图形的自差结果

4.8 罗经的修理应使用适当的仪器并仅为制造商或者其他胜任的且经授权的公司进行，修理结束后，修理者应向船东或者船长提供详细说明修理工作按照磁罗经国际标准执行的证明

5 便携设备可能干扰罗经

提醒船长和高级船员便携电子设备(例如无线电、磁带机或钢制设备)能影响罗经性能，应注意确保这些设备远离罗经的位置

6 备用罗盘

如要求有备用磁罗经盘，应将罗盘及其支架远离桥楼小心存放，以使其不受桥楼失效的影响

7 传送磁罗经

7.1 如一个新的或现有的标准磁罗经修改成提供传送输出，则此设备及传送单元必须验证或再验证

7.2 修改应由有经验的罗经技师完成，他应确认传送单元与罗经箱兼容。直到罗经被再验证且校调工作完成才能信赖罗经的性能。

7.3 辅助设备包括其修改(例如电子单元、显示器和电源)应进行形式测试以确定与罗经的最小安全距离。特别的，应注意避免无线电频率的影响。

如果传送磁罗经提供艏向信息，例如由主操舵位置的舵手读入，则备用罗盘必须安装传送单元，且要求单独测试。如艏向信息由标准罗经潜望镜反射图像或者复视器提供，则备用罗盘不必要求备用传送单元。

详见PMA24036_Panama_20240415MMC-138-02-04-2024-2.pdf

AIS的特殊实施要求(MMC No.139)

所有航行于巴拿马管辖水域任何尺度、船型的外旗船舶按SOLAS公约要求配备AIS。只航行于巴拿马管辖水域任何尺度的巴拿马旗的拖船拖曳载运油类产品的非自航船舶在2008.7.1前配备一台AIS。

若船舶在SOLAS V章19条2.4.2和2.4.3款所述AIS配备实施日期之后两年内永久退役，则巴拿马主管机关可以免除这些船舶所适用的要求。

AIS年度测试要求（MMC-155）

1 自2008年6月1日起，巴拿马旗船舶执行海安会通函MSC.1/Circ.1252“自动识别系统年度测试导则－Guidelines on Annual Testing of The Automatic Identification System (AIS)”。

2 检测人员资质要求

AIS年度测试工作应由适任的无线电技术人员承担，检测机构/人员需经主管机关或本社认可。经本社认可的从事无线电检测（SR）的专业检测机构/人员可承担AIS年度检测工作。

3 年度测试周期

年度测试周期应该结合基于HSSC导则签发证书的年度/定期/换证检验窗口进行，但不应迟于证书签署或换发日期。

3.1 年度测试在客船安全证书或货船安全设备证书换证检验到期日前3个月内进行，和

3.2 在货船安全设备证书定期/年度检验前后3个月时间窗口内进行（AIS年度测试最大允许时间间隔应与对应的SE定期/年度检验最大允许时间间隔保持一致；如SE有关检验间隔期按照SOLAS第I/14条规定进行了展期，则主管机关可对AIS年度检测间隔期也准予相应展期）。

4 要求

4.1 除国际协定、规则或标准规定保护航行信息的情况外，装有AIS的船舶应始终保持AIS处于运行状态。

4.2 AIS应按照认可组织提供和通过的指导安装。

4.3 自动识别系统(AIS)应每年进行一次测试。试验须由认可验船师或认可测试机构进行。测试应验证船舶静态信息的正确编程，与连接的传感器的正确数据交换，以及通过无线电频率测量和使用(例如船舶交通服务(VTS))的空中测试验证无线电性能。试验报告的副本应在船上保留。

4.4 自2008年7月1日起，就在巴拿马共和国管辖水域内作业的船只而言，AIS将适用于任何悬挂外国国旗的船只，不论其大小和类型，也包括拖船，拖船载有悬挂巴拿马国旗的油品，不论其大小。

4.5 规则V/3.1允许主管机关对没有机械推进装置的船舶给予一般豁免，不受SOLAS公约的约束，但第4.4条规定的例外情况除外。

4.6 在本法规范围/适用性范围内的所有巴拿马国旗船舶应遵守上述实施时间表。巴拿马海事管理局可根据国家立法对违反本《商船通告》规定的行为进行处罚.

5 测试报告要求

AIS装置的年度测试范围（详见MSC.1/Circ.1252）

5.1 AIS测试机构/人员应使用MSC.1/Circ.1252通函所附的表格进行AIS年度测试工作；

5.2 测试完成后测试表格经检测人员填写完整并签字盖章后应保留船上，并应在PSCO和船旗国检查官要求时供其查看。

详见PMA23114_Panama_20231102MMC-155-AIS-Oct2023.pdf

VDR/S-VDR年度测试要求（MMC. No. 161）

1 本商船通函旨在向所有与巴拿马国旗船舶有关的各方通报为制定VDR和S-VDR年度测试标准方法而通过的批准指南，包括IMO于2021年10月7日通过的MSC.493(104)号决议和2021年10月7日通过的MSC.494(104)号决议的最新修正案。关于船载航行数据记录仪(VDR)和船载简化航行数据记录仪(S-VDR)的性能标准。

2 测试人员资质要求

VDR/S-VDR年度测试应由制造厂人员、或制造厂授权的适任人员承担。

3 年度测试范围

3.1 确认在测试开始前无报警。

3.2 确认断开外接电源时，失电报警启动，且断开外接电源后设备可至少持续运行1小时55分、并在不迟于外接电源断开2小时05分时自动停止。

3.3 使用制造厂的测试设备（或经鉴定合格的替代测试设备）确认音响信标处于正常工作状态。

3.4 确认设备总体情况令人满意，设备电池（音响信标及电源）均在有效期内。

3.5 核查船上记录确认VDR/S-VDR经正确维护保养。

3.6 检查确认VDR/S-VDR应予以记录的数据项目，分别满足IMO决议“A.861(20)船载航行数据记录仪性能标准”/IMO海安会决议“MSC.163（78）简易船载航行数据记录仪性能标准”有关要求。进行年度测试时，应确认最终记录介质应至少包括12小时所要求记录的数据。

3.7 对自浮式保护容器，应确认其自浮式装置令人满意，与初始安装时的状况相符；确认各电池、释放装置及其它具有有效期限的设备均在有效期内。

3.8 测试完成时，应确认VDR/S-VDR设备恢复到正常工作状态。

4 年度测试并记录的周期

4.1 年度测试应在客船安全证书或货船安全设备证书换证检验到期日前3个月内进行（此种情况下两次测试最大间隔期为15个月），和

4.2 在货船安全设备证书定期/年度检验前后3个月时间窗口内进行（此种情况下两次测试最大间隔期为18个月。如SE有关检验日期按照SOLAS第I/14条规定进行了展期，则主管机关对VDR / S-VDR年度测试间隔期也可做相应展期）。

4.3 测试机构（制造厂或其授权人员）完成测试后必须尽早、且不迟于45天内完成测试结果审核、变更情况的记录并签发测试报告。

4.4 VDR/S-VDR年度测试机构/人员应使用MSC.1/Circ.1222通函所附的测试报告进行年度测试工作；测试完成后测试报告经签署后应保留在船上，并应在PSCO和船旗国检查官要求时供其查看。

详见PMA23081_Panama_20231003MMC-161-sept-2023-1.pdf

船舶远程识别与跟踪系统（LRIT），MMC-195，May 2025

本商船通告取代MMC-197、MMC-249和MMC-400。

巴拿马主管机关要求：

1. LRIT符合性测试结果

1.1政府当局促请所有船东／经营人，一旦船只在巴拿马注册，须确保在无线电检验前进行LRIT测试。

1.2 LRIT符合性测试旨在证明船载终端符合SOLAS V/19-1规定的功能要求。结果由授权测试提供商（ASP）发布。

1.3船舶在巴拿马国旗下注册后，所有新的和现有的船载LRIT设备安装都需要进行LRIT符合性测试，此后每年在符合性测试的周年日或之前进行。

1.4 LRIT符合性测试可能需要大约48小时，并且最好在船舶在海上时远程进行。建议在无线电检验之前对收发器进行测试，以确保有足够的时间进行测试。

1.5成功完成LRIT测试后，业主/运营商必须获得符合性测试报告（CTR）作为合规性证明。LRIT符合性测试报告由代表巴拿马海事局进行测试的授权测试提供商发布。

2. LRIT符合性测试报告（CTR）。

2.1 CTR是“符合性测试报告”，不应被误认为是符合性测试结果。认可组织（RO）不得根据符合性测试结果颁发全期安全设备证书。

2.2 CTR是符合LRIT法规的证明，是无线电检验和检查所必需的。船舶运营商必须在船上保存CTR。

 

 

3. 符合性测试的有效性和修改

3.1 自2023年7月1日起，代表巴拿马共和国发布的所有符合性测试报告（CTR）将以带有电子签名和二维码的电子文件形式发布。巴拿马海事局将不接受在另一个登记处进行的符合性测试。

3.2 自2024年1月1日起，所有符合性测试报告将有效发布自符合性测试完成之日起不超过十二（12）个月。

3.3 如果船舶名称、所有权、海上移动服务标识、船舶编号或呼号、总吨或船舶经认证可运营的船舶航区发生变化，则不需要进行新的符合性测试，但需要自费获得修订后的一致性检测报告（CTR）。经修订的符合性测试报告不会延长其有效期。

3.4对于年度符合性测试，以下情况适用：

3.4.1 2018年12月前完成符合性测试的船舶，必须在2023年9月底前完成测试。

3.4.2 在2019年1月1日至2021年12月31日期间完成符合性测试的船舶必须在2023年11月底之前完成测试。

3.4.3 2022年1月1日后完成符合性测试的船舶必须在2023年12月31日前完成测试。

3.5年度符合性测试应按上次符合性测试的周年日每年进行一次。

3.6所有符合性测试应由2022年公认的ASP代表巴拿马海事局直接进行。

3.7有关如何请求符合性测试和/或符合性测试报告的信息，请参阅https://ondemand.polestarglobal.com/?page=login

4. 检验和认证-对认可组织（RO）的说明。

4.1认可组织应确保在适用的检验期间，船舶/装置上有有效的符合性测试报告（CTR）。

4.2如果船舶正在接受无线电检验，船上没有符合性测试报告（CTR），但有证据表明认可的ASP已启动测试，认可组织可以在没有Segumar办公室事先授权的情况下，颁发有效期为一（1）个月的有条件安全设备证书，但应立即将有条件证书的副本发送给conditionals@segumar.gob.pa

4.3如果船舶上没有有效的符合性测试报告，或者船舶不在NDC范围内，认可组织将无法颁发完全有效的安全设备证书。

4.4如果船舶有无线电检查报告并已完成符合性测试，但船上的设备不符合LRIT性能标准，则可以授权认可组织颁发有效期为三个月的有条件安全设备证书，这将使船舶有更多时间获得新设备。

4.5对于总吨位为300及以上但小于500的货船，应通过确认年度检验时船上有有效的符合性测试报告来验证是否符合LRIT要求。

4.6打算在船上安装用于LRIT目的的专用终端的船东需要在船舶首次安全无线电检验之前做好准备，以避免LRIT CTR尚未及时交付给船舶进行首次检验的情况。

 

主管机关另外对合规日期、设备测试、设备的修改、船旗变更，关闭LRIT设备，豁免和等效安排，不合规做了要求。

 

具体要求，参见PMA25032_Panama_20250515MMC-195-5-5-2025.pdf

 

验船师应设备安全定期检验中确认船上的最近一次符合性测试报告是否有效并按照附件主管机关通函第4.12条要求落实，相关信息由检验单位直接报送主管机关并将报送证据外挂到SSMIS系统存档。相关细节注意在RA报告中说明。

提前实施SOLAS公约第II-2章第1条和第II-2章第10条（MMC-372,Jan 2019）

1.适用范围

1.1 本通函针对所有悬挂巴拿马旗且适用于SOLAS公约第II-2章的船舶。

1.2 应当指明的是，经修正的条款适用于计划强制实施日之前建造的船舶。

2.修正详情

2.1 现有SOLAS公约A部分第1条适用范围第2.8款后增加以下内容：

“2.9 根据MSC.409(97)修订的10.5.1.2.2条适用于2020年1月1日以前建造船舶，包括2012年7月1日以前建造的船舶。”

2.2 SOLAS公约第II-2章第10条“灭火”5.1.2.2，最后一句由以下代替：

“对于船上小于175kW的生活用锅炉，或根据5.6条要求配有局部水基灭火系统的锅炉，可不要求设有容量不小于135L的经认可的泡沫型灭火器。”

3.本主管机关根据MSC.1/1566通函的条款自愿提前实施SOLAS公约II-2章第1条和第II-2章第10条。

渔船使用AIS要求--MMC-397 MMC-397-Use-AIS-Fishing-Vessels-Jan-2023-Rev-MR-1.pdf

 

1. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to notify all Shipowners/Operators, Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Masters, of the mandatory use of AIS (Automatic Identification System) onboard fishing vessels with an International registry certificate, wherever they are, including Panamanian jurisdictional waters.

2. All Recognized Organizations (ROs) should ensure that this Resolution No. 106-086-DGMM is fully complied by all fishing vessels with international register certificate, at the surveys in order to issue the Fishing vessel Safety Certificate. Surveys checklist and the Certificate supplements shall be up to date with this new requirement.

3. The fishing vessels of international registry certificate that do not have AIS equipment, will have until June 30th, 2023, in order to comply with this requirement.

电子海图和出版物的携带和船员培训要求(MMC-218 Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to Carriage Requirements and Crew Training on board Panama Flagged Vessels)

1.所有船舶应携带足够更新过的必要的海图以规划和显示船舶预定航程的航线，包括每一抵达港的进港和细节，并且在航程中规划和监控船舶位置。海图应有合适的比例和足够的细节以在相应的海域安全航行。此外，船舶还应携带可能需要的安全进港航线上避难地的海图。

2.船舶可使用ECDIS以部分或全部满足海图携带要求。电子海图信息尚未能实现全世界范围的覆盖。

2.1适当的备用纸质海图应存船并在电子海图未覆盖时立即可用。作为备用的纸质海图的数量应由船东或船长决定，并有足够的数量和比例以确保在电子海图信息不可用时安全航行至避难港。

2.2其他备用布置包括第2台ECDIS也可满足备用海图要求，但应考虑2.1条和SOLAS的相关要求。

3.ECDIS为强制要求的船上的负责航行值班的船长和高级船员最低限度必须参加符合IMO要求的ECDIS操作员通用培训课程。

4.航海出版物的要求请见MMC-107和MMC-108。可使用电子航海出版物来全部或部分满足航海出版物的携带要求，前提是：

应有航路计划所要求的航海出版物；

备用航海出版物可以是电子航海出版物也可以是纸质航海出版物。所有备用出版物应及时更新并在需要时立即可用。如使用电子航海出版物作为备用，应打印出计划航线所需的部分内容以纳入航行计划。

详情请见MMC-218 Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to Carriage Requirements and Crew Training on board Panama Flagged Vessels.pdf

航次数据记录仪（RDT、VDR），简易航行数据记录仪（RDT-S, S-VDR）及应急无线电示位标(EPIRBs)年度测试要求 (107-OMI-294-DGMM)

船旗国接受了2019年6月14日发布的MSC.1/Circ.1222/Rev.1号通函中关于《航行数据记录仪（RDT, VDR）和简易航行数据记录仪（RDT-S, S-VDR）年度性能测试指南》修正案的全部规定，以及2021年10月18日发布的MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2号通函中关于《应急无线电示位标（EPIRBs）年度测试指南》修正案的全部规定。为统一现行操作规范，要求所有在巴拿马旗下注册的船舶强制执行2019年6月14日颁布的第MSC.1/Circ.1222/Rev.1号通函及2021年10月18日颁布的第MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2号通函所载全部条款。

详见：

PMA25028_Panama_20250515Resolution No. 107-OMI-294-DGMM - Español e Ingles.pdf

SR

通导设备(MMC No.114，TD011）

对于2000年2月1日及以后安装于挂巴拿马旗的船舶的部分通导设备，应按照海安会MSC.64(67)及其修正案规定采用新的性能标准，这些设备包括：自动舵/艏向控制系统，雷达设备，组合桥楼系统（IBS），船用DGPS，DGLONASS航海用无线电示位标接收设备，电子海图显示及信息系统（ECDIS）。

PMA认可的承担LRIT符合性试验的ASPs (MMC185,MMC195-May 2017)

2008年12月31日以及之前，PMA对如下公司认可为ASPs：

POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATION LIMITES

PSC HOLDING S.A. / ABSOLUTE SOFTWARE INC.

TRANSAS TELEMATICS

FULCRUM MARITIME SYSTEMS LTD.

2009年1月1日起，PMA仅对ABSOLUTE MARITIME TRACKING SERVICES INCPOLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS（信息如下）唯一一家公司给予ASP认可，但上述其它公司此前签发的证书保持有效。

POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS

2nd Floor, The Yellow Building, 1 Nicholas Road,

London W11 4AN, United Kingdom

Telephone: + 44 (0)2073137400

Fax: +44 (0)20 7313 7401

Email : activations@absolutemaritime.com;

support@polestarglobal.com;

ivan.villamizar@polestarglobal.com;

john.ramsauer@polestarglobal.com

 

有关特定型号的信息，请与认可的ASP联系

activations@absolutemaritime.com; support@polestarglobal.com;

ivan.villamizar@polestarglobal.com; john.ramsauer@polestarglobal.com

或拨打7×24 支持中心+507-301-5748。

 

电子海图及出版物的配备要求 (MMC218-Version 4)

本通函旨在通知在巴哈马注册船舶的船东、船舶经营人、认可组织、巴哈马旗船长及高级船员决议106-OMI-85-DGMM已于2010年12月22日生效，其中主管当局采纳了MSC.282 (86)决议，该决议通过多个修正案，对船舶预订航程所需的实时海图及航海出版物的配备要求做出了修订，并强制要求适用船舶使用ECDIS。本通函对海图及出版物的配备做出了详细要求，以保证航海安全，保护环境，以及船上配备ECDIS的标准要求和使用ECDIS的船员证书资格要求。

只有使用政府主管机关、授权的航道组织或其他相关政府部门正式出版的海图及出版物才能满足配备要求（SOLAS V/2.2）。

I. 海图要求

1 所有船舶必须配备充足的、及时更新的、船舶预定航线所需的海图，包括每个停靠港口的路线和港口详细情况，以及标绘和监视整个航程的船位。这些海图必须比例适宜，且包含足够的细节保证在相关水域中航行安全。另外，船舶还应配备预订航线上可能需要进入的避风港的海图。

2 如1974SOLAS公约第V章19.2.1.4所述，船舶可以使用满足部分或全部海图配备要求的电子海图显示和信息系统（ECDIS），但是需清楚目前还没有全世界范围的电子航行海图（ENC）基础上的ECDIS，因此需满足下列情况：

.1 船上应配备适当的纸质备份海图，且随时可用，以便在ENC不能覆盖的区域使用。用作备份的海图数量应由船东或船长决定，备份海图必须数量充足，比例适宜，保证在电子海图失效时船舶可以安全航行到避风港。

.2 可以使用包括第二套ECDIS在内的其他备份装置满足1974SOLAS公约第19.2.1.5条的要求，这取决于对上述2.1和下述2.4情况的考虑。

.3 当按1974 SOLAS公约第II-1章第43.2.4条要求由应急电源供电时，应能使ECDIS及所有相关设备正常工作。

.4 当ECDIS从一电源切换到另一电源或不超过45s的断电，应不需要对设备进行手动重启。

3 所有适用于1974SOLAS第V章第19.2.10条要求的船舶应符合ECDIS配备要求，应在在相应的“第一次检验”之前合理计划安排公约要求。关于“第一次检验”的统一解释，请参见SOLAS公约（MSC.1/Circ.1290）。

4 另外，考虑到培训是成功、安全的进行电子航行的关键因素，因此对于强制使用ECDIS的船舶，船上所有船舶驾驶人员必须参加一种认可的基于IMO标准模式的普通ECDIS操作员的培训，这一要求应通过ECDIS生产商提供型式特别培训来满足。

II. 航海出版物要求

1 对于航海出版物的配备要求，相关方应参见MMC No.107的要求。另外，船长应确保船上已配备了其航线需要停靠港口的港口国要求的其他航行出版物，并按最新发布的更正进行了修改。

2 电子航行出版物可以部分或全部满足1974SOLAS公约第V章19.2.1.4的要求，只要满足以下情况：

.1 必须提供航行计划所需的航海出版物（包括航路指南、港口引航、灯标表等） 电子或纸质备份。所有备份必须得到更新并随时可用。当使用电子备份时，必须打印出航行计划中需要的那部分出版物，并放入航行计划中。

.2 当船舶往返于港口之间时，必须提供经修正的航行需要的航海出版物（例如潮汐表、航海年鉴、天体高度方位表等）。

3 关于其他出版物的配备要求请详见MMC No.107和108。

持证的无线电人员 (MMC No.104 & 118)

至少为2名持有GOC的驾驶员（Two Watchstanding Deck Officers）或1名持有GOC 的专职人员（One Dedicated Radio Officer），适任证书需由巴拿马政府颁发或换发。

所有船员均须持有有效的GOC证书，与《最低安全配员证书》中人员一致。同时，须对Form R进行修正，确保其内容与已核准的最低安全配员要求一致。具体参考巴拿马上海邮件PMA25095_Panama_20251224PSC DEFECT RECTIFICATION GUIDANCE.pdf

采用岸基维修船舶:2名持有C的驾驶员（A1海区可以是2名持有D的驾驶员），或1名持有C的专职人员。

采用海上维修船舶:1名持有A或B的专职人员(Dedicated Officer)，加上1名持有C或D的驾驶员；或1名持有A或B的非指定为无线电人员，加上2名持有C的驾驶员（A1海区可以是2名持有D的驾驶员。

无论船上是否配有专职人员，值班驾驶员若操作GMDSS设备，则必须持有四种证书的任一种。

适任证书需由巴政府颁发。巴拿马已经承认下述45个国家和地区签发的适任证书，在检验中，如果不是巴拿马签发的适任证书，必须提醒船员及时申请巴拿马主管当局换发适任证书，但不影响无线电设备安全证书的签发。

Argentina	阿根廷	Greece	希腊	Portugal	葡萄牙
Australia	澳大利亚	Hong Kong	香港	PR of China	中国
Belgium	比利时	Iceland	冰岛	Russian Fed.	俄罗斯
Brazil	巴西	India	印度	Romania	罗马尼亚
Canada	加拿大	Ireland	爱尔兰	Slovenia	斯洛文尼亚
Chile	智利	Israel	以色列	South Africa	南非
Colombia	哥伦比亚	Italy	意大利	Spain	西班牙
Croatia	克罗地亚	Japan	日本	Sweden	瑞典
Cuba	古巴	Korea	韩国	Taiwan	台湾
Czech Rep.	捷克共和国	Mexico	墨西哥	The Netherlands	荷兰
Demark	丹麦	New Zealand	新西兰	Ukrain	乌克兰
Ecuador	厄瓜多尔	Norway	挪威	United Kingdom	英国
Finland	芬兰	Pakistan	巴基斯坦	US of America	美国
France	法国	Peru	秘鲁	Uruguay	乌拉圭
Germany	德国	Poland	波兰	Vemezuela	委内瑞拉

 

实施GMDSS的船舶吨位要求（MMC No.109，CCS Notice 020)

所有巴拿马旗船舶根据1969年国际吨位丈量公约丈量的总吨位来决定是否安装GMDSS，原国家吨位不被考虑。

EPIRB 的编码和登记，MMC-112，November 2020，PMA20139-MMC-112-03-12-2020.pdf

 

 

对于巴拿马旗安装有Satellite EPIRB 的船舶，应在设备中输入MMSI码（海上移动通信业务识别码），该码由国际电信联盟分配并通过船旗国主管机关提供的。如果船舶因为近期没有安装完成GMDSS导致还没有分配到MMSI码，应向巴拿马主管机关提交申请。

 

当EPIRB的输码工作完成并核对无误后，应向主管机关提交一份包含下列信息的确认通知：

1.船名

2.呼号

3.IMO号

4.输入的MMSI码

5.船舶经营人全称

6.邮寄地址

7.联系电话和传真号码和/或电子邮箱

8.指定人员（对于ISM船舶）

9.有效的电台执照复印件

以上信息在紧急情况下使用。

完成初次登记后，船舶经营人应负责将任何关于联系信息的更改告知巴拿马主管机关。

 

MMSI码申请和输入变更/登记通知应被送至：

    DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MERCHANT MARINE

    TELECOMUNICATION SECTION

    电子邮箱：radio-amp@amp.gob.pa

    联系电话：（507) 501-5025

 

注意：MMSI码应位于有效的巴拿马电台执照的顶部。该码应为9位数字，前三个数字代表国家。以“0”开头的MMSI码属于各类台站和成组呼叫台站，不属于船台识别。

 

各船舶经营人应着重检查电台执照上正确的MMSI码应输入到设备中。如果电台执照上没有MMSI码，应及时联系主管机关。

 

BNWAS(Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System)免除要求(MMC229)

巴拿马要求所有船舶按照公约要求的时间安装BNWAS设备，对于MSC.128(75)生效之前安装上船的设备采取相应评估：

1 如果完全满足MSC.128(75)性能标准，并且其相应的产品的型式试验被接受时，已经安装上船设备不需要增加额外试验，就可以就受该产品做为公约要求设备；

2 对于不完全满足MSC.128(75)决议的设备，可以主管机关就可以对特定船舶进行免除相关要求，但需要根据巴拿马制定的检验清单完成检验，以确认能够满足MSC. 128(75)的最低要求，船级社就可以建议主管机关签发免除证书。清单连同免除建议一起应附于免除申请之后。检验清单附后。

3 作为一项临时措施，并等待对驾驶台值班报警系统(BNWAS)性能标准的修订(决议MSC.128(75))， BNWAS与船舶航向或航迹控制系统(HCS/TCS)(自动驾驶仪)的接口不是强制性的。因此，主管机关可根据具体情况签发接受函。此外，当要求换新BNWAS豁免证书的申请时，管理部门将签发接受函。但是，由于BNWAS与船舶航向或航迹控制系统(HCS/TCS)没有接口而已经签发的豁免证书应在其到期之前有效。

4 如果BNWAS与VDR不符合经Res.MSC.214(81)修订的A.861(20)号决议(请参阅MMC-161)的接口，则主管部门将签发接受函(现有豁免证书将在到期日之前有效)。

驾驶台航行值班报警系统认可清单

对于2011年7月1日以前安放龙骨的船舶上已经安装BNWAS的技术要求。

当2011年7月1日以前安装的BNWAS不能全部满足MSC.128（75）的要求，但符合下列最小要求时，RO应该推荐一种免除方式。

No	功能	说明
1	BNWAS操作模式可选为：-手动开启 (持续运转) 和-手动关闭 (任何情况下都不运转)	根据MSC.282 (86)，“只要船舶在海上航行，BNWAS就应该处于操作状态”，又根据MSC.128(75),只要船舶的首向和航迹控制系统运行4.1.1.1要求BNWAS“自动”操作模式就启动，RO可以接受“自动”操作模式。
2	操作模式的选择应由按键开关或密码保护	操作模式和休眠期持续时间的选择应受到保护，以防未经授权的使用。
3	一旦投入运行，系统（报警）应能持续3到12分	指示和报警的运行顺序应符合MSC.128(75), 4.1.2
4	报警时间结束时，可视指示应能在驾驶台启动	参见No.3
5	如果不复位，在视觉指示启动15秒后，另外在驾驶台启动第一阶段听觉报警	参见No.3
6	如果不复位，在第一阶段听觉报警结束15秒后，另外在后备高级船员和/或船长房间启动第二阶段远程听觉报警	参见No.3
7	如果不复位，在第二阶段听觉报警结束后至少90秒，最多180秒内，另外在更多普通船员舱室启动第三阶段远程听觉报警	参见No.3
8	通过声音和紧急指示很容易分辨第三阶段听觉报警，而且，该声音必须与火警和通用报警等明显得区分开来。	在个别船上可以看到，第三阶段报警与通用报警联在一起。只要其声音能与火警和通用报警等明显得区分开来，就可以被接受。
9	复位按钮只能安装在驾驶台有合适视野的位置，例如通讯位置、导航和操作工作站、监控站和翼桥。	复位按钮不应安装在视野受限的位置。
10	BNWAS应由主配电板和应急配电板通过自动切换设备供电	自2011年1月1日以后，BNWAS成为SOLAS第V章，19.2.2.3条航行系统和设备中的一部分，即航行设备应由主电源和应急电源双套供电
11	BNWAS应合适地安装在船上，通过电磁兼容性试验（EMC），IEC60945, lACSUR E10.	根据SOLAS Ch. V, Reg. 17,电子和电器设备的安装应避免相互的电磁干扰，保证航行系统和设备的正常使用

详见PMA23134_Panama_20231115MMC-229-SD-08-11-2023-1.pdf

GMDSS设备要求(MMC 334)

1. 考虑到对与《国际电联无线电规则(RR) - 2020年版附录18所列频率和信道安排兼容的甚高频无线电通信设备的可用性的关注;国际海事组织海上安全委员会(MSC)通过MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev。2028年1月1日之后第一次无线电调查时更新甚高频无线电通信设备。

2. 此外，MSC.1/Circ。2023年6月30日第1676号决议的结论是，从2024年1月1日起，新的船载甚高频无线电装置、船载中频和中频/高频无线电装置或Inmarsat-C船载地面站要分别符合第MSC.511(105)号、第MSC.512(105)号和第MSC.513(105)号决议附件中规定的性能标准是不现实的。在这方面，委员会请会员国考虑允许在2028年1月1日之前继续按照现有性能标准安装甚高频无线电装置、舰载中频和中频/高频无线电装置或国际海事卫星组织- c船舶地面站。

3. 豁免

3.1根据SOLAS IV第3条(豁免)，主管机关可给予个别船舶部分或有条件的豁免，使其不受第7条(无线电设备:一般)至第11条(无线电设备:海域A4)规定的限制，条件是:

1)此类船舶符合第4条的功能要求(功能需求);和

2)行政当局已考虑到该等豁免可能产生的影响对所有船舶安全服务的一般效率负有责任。

3.2因此，只有在下列情况下才可根据第3.1段给予豁免:

1) 如有影响安全的条件，则应予以充分应用第7条至第11条不合理或不必要;或

2) 在特殊情况下，在海区或者海域以外的单次航行船上装备的区域。

3.3有关豁免证书的进一步信息，请参阅MMC #156。在这些情况下，应请提供以下附加信息:

1) 航行区域;

2) 在航行区域(船舶经营区域)内提供的海域服务;

3） 船级社/认可组织的评估，要考虑到此类豁免对所有船舶安全服务的总体效率可能产生的影响。

4) 沿海国在预定航行区内规定的任何特殊条件。

4. 认可机组织/船级社应在2024年1月1日之后的第一次无线电设备安全检验(定期或换证)换发相关法定证书格式。

更多细节，详见PMA24026_Panama_20240315MMC-334-GMDSS-REQUIREMENTS-March-2024.pdf

最新无线电供方授权名单(MMC-169/MMN-12/2024)

最新无线电供方授权名单请详见PMA23082_Panama_20231003MMC-169-27-09-2023.pdf

PMA24087_Panama_20241105MMN-12-2024-Accounting-Authorities-AA-16-10-2024.pdf

PMA26011_Panama_20260206MMC-169-30-01-2026.pdf

船舶保安报警系统（SSAS）（MMC-133)

参考：1.巴拿马海事局商船通函MMC-133 

具体要求详见 PMA25063_Panama_20250904MMC-133-14-08-2025.pdf

 

本商船通函替代MMC-371。

一、目的

本通函旨在根据经修正的《1974年国际海上人命安全公约》（SOLAS74’）第XI-2章第6条、国际海事组织（IMO）MSC.136(76)号决议及2017年10月9日第106-107-DGMM号决议，对船舶保安警报系统（SSAS）的作出具体要求。

二、适用范围

3.1本商船通函适用于所有悬挂巴拿马国旗、总吨位500及以上且从事国际航行的船舶。

三、背景

3.2.1《国际船舶和港口设施保安规则》（ISPS规则）于2004年生效，作为《国际海上人命安全公约》（SOLAS）第IX-2章的修正案通过。

四、主要内容

4.1第106-107-DGMM号决议要求

4.1.1自2017年10月起，根据2017年10月9日第106-107-DGMM号决议，巴拿马海事局规定所有悬挂巴拿马国旗的船舶须将邮箱地址threat@amp.gob.pa设为其SSAS指定终端的主要接收人。

4.1.2截至2025年6月25日，年度SSAS测试需通过SSAS社区电子平台提交（网址：https://polestarglobal.force.com/SSAS/login）。2025年6月26日至29日期间不开放测试预约。

4.1.3自2025年6月30日起，SSAS平台将迁移至新网址（https://ssas-tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in）。新界面将有部分调整，但所有现有功能保持不变。

4.1.4所有历史船舶数据、公司保安官（CSO）、信息及测试记录将完整迁移至新平台，无信息丢失。用户将保留现有用户名，并会收到含新密码的邮件以登录新平台；若未收到该邮件，可通过现有用户名及新登录页面的“忘记密码”按钮重置密码。

4.2 SSAS设备配置要求

SSAS测试信息须包含以下内容，且需按要求编码以确保正常处理：

·4.2.1.1船名：需用大写字母书写，与航行文件中的表述完全一致。

·4.2.1.2国际海事组织（IMO）编号：含7位数字，可前缀“IMO”，数字前不得加零，数字间无空格。

·4.2.1.3海上移动业务标识（MMSI）：含9位数字，不得用空格、连字符或其他字符分隔。

·4.2.1.4呼号：4-7位字符，与船舶航行登记证书中的表述完全一致，仅含字母和数字，无空格、连字符或其他字符。

·4.2.1.5日期：可采用DD-MM-YYYY、MM-DD-YYYY、YYYY-MM-DD三种格式，分隔符可用斜杠、点或连字符（DD=日，MM=月，YYYY=年）。

·4.2.1.6时间：可采用HH:MM或HH:MM:SS格式（HH=24小时制小时数，MM=分钟，SS=秒），所有时间均需按世界时间（UTC）提交。

·4.2.1.7测试时船舶位置坐标：可用度分秒、度分小数或度小数格式表示，需注明半球；度、分、秒间分隔符可用°、'、"、冒号或空格；半球标识用英文大写首字母（纬度：N/S，经度：E/W），可位于坐标前后，与坐标间无空格或连字符。

·4.2.1.8船首向与航速：船首向用0-359度表示，前缀可加“Heading”“HDG”“Course”或“COG”（大小写均可）；航速以节为单位，前缀可加“Speed”“SOG”或“Spd”，后缀可加“knots”“knts”“kn”或“kt”（大小写均可）。

·4.2.1.9测试标识：信息中须含有至少一次“TEST”字样，以区分测试警报与真实警报；若收到未含“TEST”的信息，巴拿马海事局将要求公司保安官确认船舶及船员状态，排除误报可能（已完成的测试仍有效）。

4.3年度SSAS测试确认

4.3.1年度SSAS测试为强制性要求，需通过新平台（https://ssas-tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in）预约，测试间隔不超过12个月，可提前24小时预约；SSAS信息发送后再预约的测试无效。

4.3.2测试完成后，公司保安官将收到邮件形式的测试成功确认函（测试信息已收到），需确保将该确认函送达船上，以备ISPS初次、中间或换证审核。

4.3.3未收到测试成功确认函的两种情况：

·4.3.3.1测试失败：若测试不符合4.2节的配置要求，将判定为失败，需通过SSAS平台重新预约。

·4.3.3.2测试待定：若无法按预约执行测试，需提前24小时通过邮箱info@panama-ssas.com注明理由及新预约日期（新日期需通过SSAS平台确认）。

4.4船舶更名

4.4.1船舶更名后，需通过E-Segumar平台提交含新船名的公司保安官（CSO）更新声明。

4.4.2新船名在SSAS平台显示后，公司操作人员需因更名事宜通过平台重新预约SSAS测试。

4.5 SSAS故障授权

4.5.1若SSAS设备运行异常，运营公司可通过E-Segumar平台申请SSAS故障授权，由巴拿马海事局船舶保安部门总部或客户选择的任一国际海事保安办公室（Segumar）评估处理。

4.5.2申请故障授权后，需通过SSAS平台重新预约测试以验证设备恢复正常，船长需将技术报告发送至邮箱isps@amp.gob.pa。

4.6高风险区域（HRA）航行

4.6.1巴拿马海事局（PMA）建议所有悬挂巴拿马国旗的船舶（无论是否配备武装或非武装保安人员），在进入高风险区域（HRA）前，需向全体船员充分告知准备事项并开展防海盗演练；需复盘保安演练内容，明确所有人员职责，包括熟悉海盗袭击识别警报。

4.6.2演练需通过SSAS平台（https://ssas-tests-pan.polestar-production.com/sign-in）预约，注明“防海盗演练”或“SSAS测试”，同时需确认SSAS设备配置正确且运行正常。

4.6.3上述措施需与《最佳管理实践》（BMP最新版）及MMC-230中规定的“国际推荐航行走廊”（IRTC）建议结合执行，确保保安程序有效落地。

4.6.4若收到含“SSAS警报”或“保安警报”字样的信息，巴拿马海事局将要求确认船舶及船员状态。

4.7 SSAS设备免除

以下船舶不受本通函约束：

·已取得SSAS免除证书的船舶；

·一年内停航且持有停航证书的船舶；

·已登记的停航船舶。

4.8违规处理

违反巴拿马海事局相关规定的，将面临以下处罚：

·未成功完成年度SSAS测试的，不予颁发《国际船舶保安证书》（ISSC）；

·对违反本通函规定的船舶，可授权增加ISPS规则相关审核。

五、修订记录

·2025年8月：修订4.4.1节及4.5.1节

·2025年6月：修订4.1.1节、4.1.2节、4.3.1节、4.6.2节；新增4.1.3节、4.1.4节

·2024年9月：修订4.3.2节

·2023年10月：新增目的与适用范围；替代并整合MMC-371；更新条款序号

·2021年3月：在13.1节中新增第4点

·2020年12月：更新巴拿马海事局（PMA）联系电话

·2019年10月：新增第12节

·2019年6月：在第1节中提及海事保安板块、ISPS规则及SSAS相关链接

·2019年1月：修订第1、2、3、4、12节；新增第5-11节；删除第9-21节；发布于MMC-125

·2018年11月：修订“SSAS测试信息及年度SSAS测试信息新规”相关条款

·2018年4月：修订测试信息（测试标识）及SSAS故障相关条款

·2018年3月：修订测试信息（测试标识）相关条款

·2018年1月：修订“SSAS测试信息及年度SSAS测试信息新规”相关条款

·2017年10月：纳入“SSAS测试信息新规”第2、3节；纳入第106-107-DGMM号决议（英文版本）；全文修订

·2016年3月：修订第6节

·2016年1月：全文修订

·2015年10月：修订第12、13节

·2014年8月：全文修订

·2013年9月：修订第7节

·2013年6月：修订第12节

·2013年5月：新增第11、12节

·2012年3月：全文修订

·2004年2月：首次发布

船舶远程识别与跟踪系统（LRIT）的要求（MMC-195）

参考：巴拿马海事局商船通函MMC-195 

    具体要求详见：PMA25079_Panama_20251003MMC-195-08-09-2025.pdf

本通函替代原 MMC-197 号、MMC-249 号及 MMC-400 号通函

1.目的：

  本商船通函旨在修订《1974 年国际海上人命安全公约》第五章第 V/19-1 条船舶远程识别与跟踪系统（LRIT）的具体要求。

2.背景：

  国际海事组织（IMO）海上安全委员会（MSC于2006年5月19日通过第 MSC.202 (81) 号决议，对《1974 年国际海上人命安全公约》第五章进行修订，新增第 V/19-1 条规则，强制船舶进行位置报告，即船舶远程识别与跟踪系统（LRIT）。

3.适用范围：

1.   （1）所有客船（含高速客船）；
2.   （2）总吨位300总吨及以上的货船（含高速货船）；
3.   （3）配备机械推进装置的移动式近海钻井平台（MODU）；
4.   （4）总吨位300总吨及以上、配备机械推进装置的近海供应船、专用船舶及移动式近海装置（MOU）
5.   配备船舶远程识别与跟踪系统（LRIT）设备的巴拿马籍渔船及从事渔业相关活动的船舶，需持有测试报告（CTR）并通过 LRIT 系统进行报告。

• 4.检验与发证：

  （1）被认可组织（RO）须确保船舶在检验时，船上持有有效的符合性测试报告（CTR）。

  （2）若船舶进行无线电检验时未持有 CTR，但认可的 ASP 已启动测试，被认可组织（RO）可签发有效期 1个月的临时船舶安全设备证书，事先无需获得主管机关授权，但需通过电子邮箱通知巴拿马主管机关。

  （3）若船舶未持有有效 CTR，或未接入巴拿马国家数据中心（NDC），被认可组织（RO）不得签发船舶安全设备证书。 

  （4）若船舶已完成无线电检验且通过符合性测试，但船载设备不符合 LRIT 性能标准，被可授权认可组织（RO）签发有效期 3 个月的临时船舶安全设备证书，为船舶更换新设备预留时间。

  （5）对于300总吨及以上但不足500总吨的货船，年度检验时检查船上是否持有有效CTR，确认其是否遵守LRIT要求。

  （6）拟安装LRIT船载终端的船东，须在船舶首次无线电安全检验前做好准备，避免CTR未能及时送达船舶而影响首次检验。

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2. 5.免除与等效

   （1）凡仅在全球海上遇险与安全系统（GMDSS）A1 海区营运且配备《SOLAS 公约》第五章第 19.2.4 条定义的自动识别系统（AIS）的巴拿马籍船舶，无需遵守《SOLAS公约》第五章第19-1条规则的规定，亦无需申请该规则的免除证书。

   （2）若船舶持有在A2+A3海区营运的CTR，但因特殊原因需在国内水域作业，须但需通过电子邮箱通知巴拿马主管机关，并申请暂停LRIT设备的授权。

（3）若船舶通常不从事国际航行但需单次国际航行，应向巴拿马主管机关发送免除申请，根据《SOLAS 公约》第I/4条、第IV/3.1条、第IV/3.2条及第V/3条规则考虑给予免除或等效。

（4）免除或等效申请须包含航次详情，包括日期、航期、起始港及目的港。

（5）被认可组织（RO）应与巴拿马海事局（PMA）沟通协调，若免除或等效申请被接受，巴拿马海事局（PMA）将授权被认可组织（RO），并告知相关适用条件，以便在证书上进行适当签署。

（6）申请免除的巴拿马籍船舶，根据 MSC.1/Circ.1295 号通函，可能需提交航次计划，并按规定时间间隔向船舶拟前往国家的政府及可能航行经过的沿岸国政府报告，前提是这些国家有权根据《SOLAS 公约》第V/19-1条规则获取相关信息。

（7）固定位置作业的近海装置（如浮式生产储卸油装置 FPSO）申请永久免除，须直接向巴拿马海事局（PMA）提交申请。申请须注明装置位置（纬度/经度）及在该位置的停留期限；未注明停留期限的，免除有效期至无线电相关证书到期日截止。