The bunker is the fuel oil used to power ships. It gets the name from the containers on board vessels and in ports where the bunker is stored in. Bunker fuel constitutes a fundamental element in shipping and one of the largest expenses in shipping operations.
According to the Panamanian Constitution, work is considered a duty and a right of the individual[1]. In addition to the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, the Labor Code and Decree Law No. 8 of 1998 regulate the legal relationship between the worker and his employer, and the rules of public order that every […]
Cargo traffic in Panamá The Panama Canal since its inauguration in 1914 has meant being one of the main goods traffic bridges worldwide. It has connected ports and nations, has strengthened the international maritime trade, as well as, the economy of the country itself[1]. Since the expansion of the Canal, large vessels and dimensions such […]
The Court System The Maritime System of Law offered by the Republic of Panama is comprised of a tri fold of institutions: a global Merchant Marine, an efficient Public Registry of Vessel and World Class Justice Administration by Two Specialized Maritime Courts and a Maritime Court of Appeals which controls the correct application of rule […]