A. Documents Required
The following documents are necessary for the filing and registration of the Provisional and Permanent Patents and Radio Licenses.

1. Bill of Sale, made out to owner(s) of vessel, along with the vessel’s Acceptance of Sale, duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.
2. Builder’s Certificate , duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.
3. Vessel’s Tonnage Certificate, in original or certified true copy.
4. Initial Ship Registration and Radio License Application Form (see our forms), completely filled out.
5. Power of Attorney , made out to Victoria M. Garibaldo, duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.

B. Filing and Registration Procedures
Once all required documentation is procured by the vessel’s owner(s), the Provisional Patent can be applied for either via Panamanian Consulate or at the head office here in Panama.

1. Via Panamanian Consulate
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit required documentation to Consulate;
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit payment of Secnaves (the General Directorate of Panama’s Maritime Authority) fees to Consulate;
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit payment of legal fees to us;
· We then request Secnaves fax or telex the Consulate to issue the Provisional Patent and Provisional Radio License;
· We then notify you that the Provisional Patent and Radio License are ready.

2. Directly through our firm here in Panama
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit required documentation, registration fees payment and legal fees to us here in Panama;
· We then file the required application and pay fees to Secnaves here in Panama;
· Secnaves issues the Provisional Patent and Radio License to us, and we send the documents to you via courier.

C. Initial Registration Fee Schedule
1. Secnaves’ Fees
Registration Fees
· Vessels up to 2,000 Gross Tons (G.T.) U.S.$500.00
· Vessels over 2,000 G.T. up to 5,000 G.T. 2,000.00
· Vessels over 5,000 G.T. up to 15,000 G.T. 3,000.00
· Vessels over 15,000 G.T.: 3,000.00
+ U.S. $ 0.10 per G.T. Over 15,000
G.T. up to a maximum of U.S. $ 6,500.00.

Admeasurement Fees
· Vessels of 20 G.T. to 50 G.T. U.S. $ 50.00
· Vessels over 50 G.T. 80.00

Appraisal Fees
· Vessels of 20 G.T. to 50 G.T. U.S. $ 50.00
· Vessels over 50 G.T. 80.00

Title Registration Fees
· U.S. $ 0.20 Fee per ton of Vessel, + 20% surcharge by the Public Registry

2. Our Legal Fees
· Legal Fees: U.S. $1,000.00
· Admin/Copies/Notary/Misc. Costs: 200.00
· Legal Fees & Admin Costs for Radio License: 100.00

D. Notes
· For the issuance of the Vessel’s Provisional Patent, the presentation of all documents can be waived, but all documentation must be presented for the Permanent Patent.
· Secnaves’ Registry Enrollment Fees are assessed one time only for Vessels entering the Registry. Please see section on Vessel Annual Registry Fees, which depend on the tonnage and type of Vessel.
· The Vessel’s first year Annual Registry Fees are due and payable to the registry upon enrollment into the Registry.
· However, if Vessel is still under construction, Annual Registry Fees are not due and payable until the Vessel is launched.

A. Documents Required
The following documents are necessary for the filing and registration of the Provisional and Permanent Patents and Radio Licenses.

1. Bill of Sale, made out to owner(s) of vessel, along with the vessel’s Acceptance of Sale, duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.
2. Builder’s Certificate , duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.
3. Vessel’s Tonnage Certificate, in original or certified true copy.
4. Initial Ship Registration and Radio License Application Form (see our forms), completely filled out.
5. Power of Attorney , made out to Victoria M. Garibaldo, duly notarized and authenticated by Panamanian Counsel or by Apostille.

B. Filing and Registration Procedures
Once all required documentation is procured by the vessel’s owner(s), the Provisional Patent can be applied for either via Panamanian Consulate or at the head office here in Panama.

1. Via Panamanian Consulate
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit required documentation to Consulate;
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit payment of Secnaves (the General Directorate of Panama’s Maritime Authority) fees to Consulate;
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit payment of legal fees to us;
· We then request Secnaves fax or telex the Consulate to issue the Provisional Patent and Provisional Radio License;
· We then notify you that the Provisional Patent and Radio License are ready.

2. Directly through our firm here in Panama
· Vessel’s owner(s) submit required documentation, registration fees payment and legal fees to us here in Panama;
· We then file the required application and pay fees to Secnaves here in Panama;
· Secnaves issues the Provisional Patent and Radio License to us, and we send the documents to you via courier.

C. Initial Registration Fee Schedule
1. Secnaves’ Fees
Registration Fees
· Vessels up to 2,000 Gross Tons (G.T.) U.S.$500.00
· Vessels over 2,000 G.T. up to 5,000 G.T. 2,000.00
· Vessels over 5,000 G.T. up to 15,000 G.T. 3,000.00
· Vessels over 15,000 G.T.: 3,000.00
+ U.S. $ 0.10 per G.T. Over 15,000
G.T. up to a maximum of U.S. $ 6,500.00.

Admeasurement Fees
· Vessels of 20 G.T. to 50 G.T. U.S. $ 50.00
· Vessels over 50 G.T. 80.00

Appraisal Fees
· Vessels of 20 G.T. to 50 G.T. U.S. $ 50.00
· Vessels over 50 G.T. 80.00

Title Registration Fees
· U.S. $ 0.20 Fee per ton of Vessel, + 20% surcharge by the Public Registry

2. Our Legal Fees
· Legal Fees: U.S. $1,000.00
· Admin/Copies/Notary/Misc. Costs: 200.00
· Legal Fees & Admin Costs for Radio License: 100.00

D. Notes
· For the issuance of the Vessel’s Provisional Patent, the presentation of all documents can be waived, but all documentation must be presented for the Permanent Patent.
· Secnaves’ Registry Enrollment Fees are assessed one time only for Vessels entering the Registry. Please see section on Vessel Annual Registry Fees, which depend on the tonnage and type of Vessel.
· The Vessel’s first year Annual Registry Fees are due and payable to the registry upon enrollment into the Registry.

Permanent Navigation Patent Renewal :
Secnaves’ Fee: U.S.: $ 300.00
Our Legal Fees and Admin. Costs: U.S. $ 150.00

Radio License Renewal
Secnaves’ Fee: U.S. $ 200.00
Our Legal Fees and Admin. Costs: U.S. $ 100.00

Attached, you will find a form to be filled out for initial filing and registration of a Ship in the Panamanian Registry, along with a list of additional documents required. Should you have any questions, or need further information, feel free to contact us at our office.

To register a ship in the Panamanian Registry, click here:
Ship Registry form page [+]

Then, just print it out, fill it out, sign it, and fax it along with copies of other required documentation (passports, etc.) to our office.