Panama Endorsements
Marine Pro Academy provides professional processing support for Panama Course Endorsements (COP) and Officer / Rating Endorsements (CRA). We review and prepare your documentation before submission through the applicable Panama processing channel in accordance with current documentation requirements.
Digital Delivery
Issued endorsements are delivered digitally for convenient storage, sharing and presentation.
Submitted Through the Applicable Panama Processing Channel
Applications are reviewed and prepared before being submitted through the applicable Consulate of Panama or relevant Panama processing channel.
Final acceptance, verification and issuance remain subject to the Panama Maritime Authority and applicable third parties.
Panama Course Endorsements (COP)
For eligible STCW courses and specialized maritime training.
Panama-recognized endorsements may include:
- Crowd Management
- Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
- Oil, Chemical & Gas Tanker Training
- Firefighting
- ECDIS
- High Voltage
- Radar / ARPA
- Medical First Aid & Medical Care
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
- Security Awareness (SSA)
- Designated Security Duties (DSD)
- Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- PDE — India & Philippines
- Other eligible STCW courses
Processing times cannot be guaranteed. Verification from training centres, maritime administrations, certifying bodies or other third parties may be required.
Officer & Rating Endorsements (CRA)
For eligible officer, rating and professional credentials.
Officer Endorsements Include
- OICNW — STCW II/1
- Chief Mate — STCW II/2
- Master — STCW II/2
- OICEW — STCW III/1
- Second Engineer — STCW III/2
- Chief Engineer — STCW III/2
- Electro-Technical Officer — STCW III/6
- GMDSS Operator — STCW IV/2
- Tugboat Officers
- Master <500 GT
- Engineers <3000 kW
Rating Endorsements Include
- Able Seafarer Deck — STCW II/5
- Able Seafarer Engine — STCW III/5
- RFPNW — STCW II/4
- RFPEW — STCW III/4
- Oiler
- Motorman
- Wiper
- Cook — MLC
- Steward
- Hotel Staff
- Electrician
- Welder
- Pumpman
- Marine Technician
- Other eligible ratings
This may be possible where documentation is complete and no additional third-party verification is required. Issuance times cannot be guaranteed.
How It Works
Submit your documents through our application form.
We review and prepare the application.
Submitted through the appropriate Panama channel.
The authority reviews and processes the application.
Once issued, your endorsement is delivered digitally.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your documents for pre-evaluation and let our team review your application.
Submit for Pre-Evaluation CheckImportant Information & Disclaimer
Please read carefully before submitting your Panama Endorsement application.
ACADEMY
Document Validity
All documents must be genuine, valid, accurate and verifiable. MPA is not responsible for the authenticity or validity of documents provided by the applicant.
Fees May Be Non-Refundable
Once submitted and applicable government or processing fees are allocated, such fees may become non-refundable.
Processing Times May Vary
Times are estimates only. Authority workload, document verification and third-party responses may result in delays.
Third-Party Verification
Training centres, administrations, certifying bodies or flag-state authorities may be asked to verify documents.
Operational Impact
MPA is not responsible for missed embarkations, employment delays, travel arrangements or scheduling consequences caused by external verification timelines.
Final Authority
The Panama Maritime Authority retains sole discretion regarding acceptance, deficiency requests, processing requirements and rejection.
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