PANAMA WK/COP ENDORSEMENT Seafarers ⚓ Did You Know? Before you step on board under Panama flag, your training certificates must be endorsed as COP! Let’s understand why this is a must-have --- What is COP Endorsement? COP = Certificate of Proficiency Endorsement Issued under STCW Regulation II/4, III/4, II/5, III/5 etc., by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) It endorses your STCW training and declares it valid for use on Panama-registered vessels --- Why is it Important? ✅ Mandatory for Ratings onboard Panama ships ✅ It validates your STCW course certificates like PST, PSSR, FPFF, EFA ✅ Needed before applying for Panama CDC or joining vessel ✅ Also known as WK (Watchkeeping) Endorsement for ratings --- Charges (USD): COP Endorsement: 💰 $750 --- Processing Time ⏱️ Normal Process 📄 Soft Copy: 7–10 working days 📬 Hard Copy: 20–25 working days Fast Track Process ⚡ Soft Copy: 2–4 working days ✈️ Hard Copy: 3–5 working days --- Documents Required 📑 Passport 🛂 Passport-size photo 🖼️ STCW Basic Courses (IMO 1.13, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21) ⛑️ CDC with sea time (if any) 📘 Panama Medical Certificate ⚕️ SDSD Certificate ✅ --- Who Needs It? OS / Wiper / Motorman / AB / Oiler / Bosun Ratings applying for Panama CDC or upgrading service rank --- Why Apply Through T&M GROUPS | Samudra Nagari? Seamless processing with PMA COP + CDC + SDSD bundles available Quick courier tracking for hard copy delivery Trusted by hundreds of seafarers --- Reach Out Now! 📞 Call / WhatsApp: +91 9076661471 ✉️ Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.tandmgroups.com --- #cop #certificateofproficiency #panamaendorsement #stcwtraining #ratingslife #merchantnavyindia #samudranagari #tandmgroups #seafarerssupport #panamaflag