Ensuring safe maritime transport was the main objective of a meeting held between authorities of the province of Colón and directors of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP).
Following the meeting, it was announced that from January 2, 2026, the presence of inspectors will be reinforced at the Miramar dock, a point where the arrival of migrants is frequent.
During the meeting, the AMP reiterated the importance of transfers being carried out on vessels that have the corresponding permits and that captains maintain their licenses in force, as part of the measures aimed at guaranteeing maritime safety and compliance with regulations.
“Inter-institutional coordination seeks to strengthen control, order and security in the area, as well as ensure responsible and properly regulated maritime operations,” stressed Alexander De Gracia, deputy administrator of the AMP .
For his part, the governor of the province of Colón, Julio Hernández, expressed his satisfaction with the meeting and the responses provided by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP). “We have received very positive feedback, and the Authority has provided us with parameters that will allow us to strengthen the decree aimed at reinforcing security measures in the ports,” Hernández stated.
In addition to AMP staff, the meeting was attended by the governor of the province of Colón, Julio Hernández; the deputy Nelson Jackson; community representatives; and authorities from the National Migration Service (SNM) and the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN).
