PMA Recovers $8.5m In Owed Seafarer Wages

Panama Recovers $8.5 Million In Owed Wages For Seafarers In 2024

343 maritime labour inspections were conducted on both domestic and international vessels to ensure compliance with labour laws.

PMA Recovers $8.5m In Owed Seafarer Wages

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has strengthened its collaborative ties with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) during a recent visit by ITF delegates to the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM). The meeting focused…

PMA recovers US$8.5 million in owed wages for seafarers

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has strengthened its collaborative ties with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) during a recent visit by ITF delegates to the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM). The meeting focused on reinforcing the protection and well-being of seafarers sailing under the Panamanian flag. A central highlight of the meeting was the DGGM’s significant achievement in recovering USD $8.5 million in outsta…

Panama recovers $8.5 million in unpaid seafarer wages in 2024

Last year saw more than 50% rise in the amount of unpaid crew wages recovered by the Panama Maritime Authority underscoring the scale of the problem.