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    This maritime circular from Panama's Maritime Authority provides information and guidelines regarding the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on Panamanian flagged vessels. It outlines definitions, authorization procedures, reporting requirements, and recommends the use of best management practices and increased security measures when transiting high-risk areas. Shipping companies must submit documentation like bilateral agreements and guard passports to receive authorization to carry armed personnel. The armed guards must be enrolled as supernumeraries to avoid port issues. Regular communication and compliance with international standards is also emphasized.

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    PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY F-265

    (AUTORIDAD MARÍTIMA DE PANAMÁ) (DCCM)


    V.00
    GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MERCHANT MARINE
    (DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE MARINA MERCANTE)
    MARITIME SHIP SECURITY DEPARTMENT
    (DEPARTAMENTO DE PROTECCIÓN MARÍTIMA DE BUQUES)

    MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-228

    To: Ship-owners/Operators, Company Security Officers, Legal Representatives of Panamanian Flagged


    Vessels, Panamanian Merchant Marine Consulates and Recognized Organizations (ROs).

    Subject: Use of Armed Security Personnel on board Panamanian Flagged Vessels (online application).

    Reference: MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2 MMC 243


    MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.3 MMC 245
    MSC.1/Circ.1333 Resolution No. 106-13-DGMM
    MSC.1/Circ.1334 Resolution J.D.038-2014
    MSC.1/Circ.1443 Resolution 106-85-DGMM
    MMC 197
    MMC 208

    1. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to inform all parties concerned with Panamanian flagged vessels that
    the Maritime Safety Committee, at its 89th Session approved the Interim recommendation regarding the use of Privately
    Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board ships in the high risk area as per the MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2,
    MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.3 and MSC.1/Circ.1443 (for reference visit Maritime Security link, IMO Documents).

    2. The use of PCASP should not be considered as an alternative to Best Management Practices (BMP) and other protective
    measures. It is recommended that BMP be applied throughout the High Risk Area (HRA) and in the Internationally
    Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) and be considered as the first, minimum, preventative option. Placing armed
    guards on board as a means to secure and protect the ship and its crew should only be considered after a risk assessment
    has been carried out.

    3. The Administration urges Panamanian vessels transiting high-risk areas, to use the necessary security measures and
    raise their level of warning according to the Ship Security Plan. Ships, who intend to hire the services of Private security
    firms, should provide the crew with the necessary training and information about the risks of having an armed team
    onboard.

    4. Definitions

    4.1 High Risk Area: An area as defined in the BMP unless otherwise defined by the flag State.

    4.2. Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC): Private contractors employed to provide Security Personnel, both
    armed and unarmed, on board for protection against piracy.

    4.3 Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies: Private contractors duly recognized by this Administration and
    which are duly listed in the MMC 245.
    4.4 Team Leader: Person responsible for all aspects of the security team members and who takes care of the storage and
    handling of firearms and ammunitions.

    4.5 Bilateral Agreement: These are contractual agreements between the Ship Operator/Owner and the PMSC, stating
    terms and conditions of the security services.

    5. The General Directorate of Merchant Marine authorizes to carry armed personnel onboard according to the
    MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2 and MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.3. Only for cases in which a Port Authority requires so, this
    Administration will issue an authorization after receiving the following documentation through the website link:
    http://certificates.amp.gob.pa/certificates:
    a- Bilateral Agreement signed by the parties with the company stamp.
    b- Passport copies of the guards that will embark the vessel for the specific transit.

    Unless a Port Authority requires so, the Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies listed in the MMC 245, can
    proceed without the need of an authorization issued by the Flag State.

    6. In cases where the security company embarks eight (8) o more weapons per transit, the request to carry armed
    personnel onboard must have the approval of the owners, operators and/or charterers through an email of authorization
    stating that such number of weapons will remain onboard during the specific transit.

    In cases where the Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies proceeds without the need of an authorization issued
    by the Flag State, they must make sure to hold an authorization document (email, letter, etc.) whether from the owner,
    operator and/or charterers.

    7. Starting from April 1st, 2019, any ship calling at Port that requires the presence of the Navy Authorization on board,
    will be available to apply on the following website link: http://certificates.amp.gob.pa/certificates, and submit the Navy
    Authorization letter (for reference see Annex). After that date, the Navy Authorization will not be longer received by e-
    mail and only will be received through the aforementioned Website. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla
    Firefox, Opera and Safari to get access in the online platform.

    8. The privately contracted armed security personnel authorized by the General Directorate of Merchant Marine has to
    be enrolled in Panamanian flag vessels as supernumerary in order to avoid any problem with the port and coastal state.

    9. The Private Maritime Security Companies already recognized must submit the enclosed PCASP Report, (for reference
    see Annex) duly filled and signed with details of their service before the security teams disembark from the vessel to
    asp@amp.gob.pa

    10. All ship-owners and ship-operators when entering into a contract with a PMSC should ensure compliance with the
    MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2.
    11. All Panamanian flagged vessels are hereby requested to maintain a wide communication with the Administration and
    to liase with the International Contact Centers according to the BMP4 in order to counter piracy in the High Risk Areas of
    the Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and any other Region of High Risk, as determined by this administration.

    12. All inquiries concerning international correspondence must be sent to the Maritime Ship Security Department to
    asp@amp.gob.pa, or through any of the Segumar offices worldwide.

    September, 2019 - Update of reference MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.3


    June, 2019 - Including in paragraph 1 reference to Maritime Security Link, IMO Documents, and paragraph 7 and 9 the
    Navy Authorization letter and the PCSAP Report as annex.
    March, 2019 – Update of the paragraph (7)
    September, 2016 - Change in paragraph (5) and paragraph (7).
    April, 2015- Change in paragraph 5 point a) and new paragraph (6)
    February, 2015 – New paragraph (6)
    January, 2015 - Update of new Resolutions and change in Paragraph 2.
    December, 2014 – Change in Paragraph 2. And various changes throughout the entire document
    May, 2013 – Changes in point 1, 3 and reference.
    June, 2012 – new hyperlinks in paragraph1.
    May, 2012 – updated form: PCASP (hyperlink of point 5).
    January, 2012 – a new point 5 and hyperlink were included; e-mail addresses were updated.
    October, 2011 – update of hyperlinks and numbers of MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.1 and MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.
    August, 2011.

    Inquiries concerning the subject of this Circular or any other request should be directed to:
    Maritime Ships Security Department
    Directorate General of Merchant Marine
    Panama Maritime Authority

    Phone: (507) 501-4224/5037


    Fax: (507) 501-5401
    Email: asp@amp.gob.pa

    PanCanal Building
    Albrook, Panama City
    Republic of Panama
    Tel: (507) 501-5355 mmc@amp.gob.pa

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