Panama Endorsement:
In order to process an application for Panamanian Certificate of Endorsement we require the following documentation from the applicant:
A. Officers
- Application form.
- Copy of national certificates of competency (all pages)
- Medical fitness certificate for seafarers, max. 6 months old
- Copy of basic safety training certificate(s), STCW Reg. VI/1-4
- Copy of security related training certificate, STCW Reg. VI/5-6 & A-VI/6-2
- Copy of passport with min. 6 months validity left
- Digital colour photo of applicant on white background (.JPEG or .PNG format)
- Applicant signature in black ink (.JPEG or .PNG format)
B. Ratings *)
- Application form.
- Copy of Seaman's Book/Certificate of Discharge documenting two years of experience (If discharge book is not available, then the vessel Operator or crewing agency must issue a statement confirming the last two years of service)
- Copy of national certificates of competency (for ratings forming part of a watch), STCW Reg. II/4 or II/5 or III/4 or III/5 or III/7
- Medical fitness certificate for seafarers, max. 6 months old
- Copy of basic safety training certificate(s), STCW Reg. VI/1-4
- Copy of security related training certificate, STCW Reg. VI/5-6 & A-VI/6-2
- Copy of passport with min. 6 months validity left
- Digital colour photo of applicant on white background (.JPEG or .PNG format)
- Applicant signature in black ink (.JPEG or .PNG format)
*) Ordinary Seaman - Able Seaman - General Purpose Seman - Boatswain - Deck Cadet - Wiper - Oiler - Motorman - Engine Cadet - Steward - Cook - Welder - Fitter - Carpenter - Electro-technial rating - Pumpman - Mechanic.