I. Every application must contain the following certificates of training, valid, issued by an accredited training center for the purpose by a competent authority:
1. IMO 1.13 – Elementary First Aid.
2. IMO 1.19 – Personal Survival Techniques Course.
3. IMO 1.20 – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
4. IMO 1.21 – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
5. Security courses for each level as applicable:
a. IMO 3.27 – Security Awareness Training for all Seafarers – SUPPORT LEVEL.
b. IMO 3.26 – Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties – OPERATIONAL & MANAGEMENT LEVEL.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Security Course (Point B-5, Operational o Management Levels)
3. Title under the Convention STCW’78, as amended (Regulation I/2) issued by a Maritime Administration of a Country recognized by the International Maritime Organization.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Experience letter and Officer Seaman Book (evidence of experience).
[Panama Office of the Certification Department (Oficina de Atención al Público): for Panamanian Diploma and for graduates officers credits]
4. IMO 1.07 – Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA – Radar Navigation at Operational Level.
5. IMO 1.23 – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
6. IMO 1.25 o 1.26 – General or Restricted Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS.
7. IMO 1.27 – Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), if applicable.
8. IMO 2.03 – Advanced Training in Fire Fighting.
9. Manila Amended:
a. IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.
b. IMO 1.39 – Leadership and Teamwork, if applicable.
c. Bridge Resources Management. (Regulation II/1, Section A-II/1 y Table A-II/1)
II. For OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH, additionally should have:
IMO 1.14 – Medical First Aid.
III. For MASTERS and CHIEF MATE and FIRST DECK OFFICER, additionally should have:
1. IMO 1.08 – Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue – Radar Navigation at Management Level.
2. IMO 1.15 – Medical Care.
3. IMO 1.22 – Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork.
For officers who have completed a navigation period up to ten (10) months or more but less than twelve (12) months.
For inactive officers who do not meet the required navigation period in the last five (5) years or more.
4. IMO 1.24 – Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. IMO 1.25 o 1.26 – General or Restricted Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS, or 1st or 2nd Class Radio Operator.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B-1-4)
3. Have current/valid Official License with the Panama Maritime Authority.
4. IMO 3.19 – Ship Security Officer Course.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Experience letter and Officer Seaman Book (evidence of experience).
[Panama Office of the Certification Department (Oficina de Atención al Público): for Panamanian Diploma and for graduates officers credits]
4. IMO 1.23 – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
5. IMO 2.03 – Advanced Training in Fire Fighting.
6. Manila Amended:
a. IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.
b. IMO 1.39 – Leadership and Teamwork, if applicable.
c. Engine Room Resources Management. (Regulation III/1, Section A-III/1 y Table A-III/1)
II. For OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, additionally should have:
IMO 1.14 – Medical First Aid.
III. For CHIEF ENGINEER and FIRST ENGINEER, additionally should have:
1. IMO 1.15 – Medical Care.
2. IMO 1.24 – Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.
3. IMO 2.07 – Engine-Room Simulator.
For officers who have completed a navigation period up to ten (10) months or more but less than twelve (12) months.
For inactive officers who do not meet the required navigation period in the last five (5) years or more.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Experience letter and Seaman book (evidence of experience).
[Panama Office of the Certification Department (Oficina de Atención al Público): for Panamanian Diploma and for graduates officers credits]
4. IMO 1.23 – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
5. IMO 2.03 – Advanced Training in Fire Fighting.
6. Manila Amended:
a. IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.
b. IMO 1.39 – Leadership and Teamwork, if applicable.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Have current/valid Official License with the Panama Maritime Authority.
4. IMO 1.27 – Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Experience letter or other document evidencing the position on board.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Certificate of Electro-Technical Rating Course (Regulation III/7). Minimum 12 month of experience.
4. Manila Amended: IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. For ABLE SEAFARER DECK
a. Certificate of Able Seafarer Deck Course (Regulation II/5). Minimum 12 month of experience, or
b. Letter with the Navigational time and Seaman Book, minimum 18 month of experience.
c. IMO 1.23 – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
d. Manila Amended: IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.
4. For ABLE SEAMAN, RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
a. Certificate of Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch Course (Regulation II/4). Minimum 2 month of experience, or
b. Letter with the Navigational time and Seaman Book, minimum 6 month of experience.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. For ABLE SEAFARER ENGINE
a. Certificate of Able Seafarer Engine Course (Regulation III/5). Minimum 12 month of experience, or
b. Letter with the Navigational time and Seaman Book, minimum 18 month of experience.
c. IMO 1.23 – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
d. Manila Amended: IMO 1.38 – Marine Environmental Awareness, if applicable.
4. For OILER, RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH
a. Certificate of Rating forming part of an Engineering Watch Course (Regulation III/4). Minimum 2 month of experience, or
b. Letter with the Navigational time and Seaman Book, minimum 6 month of experience.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. IMO 1.28 – Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Administrative Requirements (Point A)
2. Technical Requirements (Point B)
3. Must submit Certificate/Letter of School as Cadet.
4. Certificate of Watchkeeping, according to established in the Chapter II/4, II/5 y/o III/4, III/5, III/7 of the Convention STCW’78, as amended.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Application Form duly completed.
2. Passport (Foreign) or Identity Card (Panamanian). [Original and Copy]
3. Current and Valid Panamanian License.
4. Course(s) and/or Title(s) to endorse.

I. Every application must have the following documentation:
1. Application Form duly completed indicating whether it was stolen or lost.
2. Report of theft or loss submitted to the Competent Authority.
3. Passport (Foreign) or Identity Card (Panamanian). [Original and Copy]
4. Four (4) photos full colour of 3 x 3 centimeters (shoulder and face without hat), recent no more than six (6) months.

I. Application of Ascent addressed to the General Directorate for Seafarers, enclosing the following:
1. Seaman book (evidence of experience). [Original and Copy].
2. Company Letter of Experience where the seafarer worked. [Original and Copy].
Note: The General Directorate of Seafarers will be issued the Letter of Authorization to be performed by the Maritime Training Centers authorized (Maritime Training Department List)