PANAMA SHIP COOK ENDORSEMENT Seafarers, Did You Know? If you’re joining as a Cook, GS, or Steward, you must have the Panama Ship Cook Endorsement under MLC Regulation 3.2! Here’s everything you need to know --- What is Ship Cook Endorsement? Issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) under MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2, it certifies that you're trained and endorsed to prepare food onboard commercial vessels. --- Why is it Important? ✅ Mandatory for all cooks serving on Panama-flagged vessels ✅ Recognized globally under MLC Convention ✅ Ensures hygiene, nutrition & safety compliance ✅ Required before applying for Panama CDC in catering roles --- Charges (USD): Ship Cook Endorsement: 💰 $80 --- 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 ⛑️ Panama Medical Certificate ⚕️ Ship Cook Course Certificate (MLC 3.2) ✅ CDC (if available) --- Who Needs It? Ship Cooks GS / Steward Anyone handling food prep onboard Panama vessels --- Why T&M GROUPS | Samudra Nagari? MLC-approved cook certification assistance Ship Cook + COP + SDSD bundles available Trusted processing through Panama authority Fast, trackable delivery --- Contact Us Today 📞 +91 9076661471 ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 www.tandmgroups.com --- #shipcook #panamaendorsement #mlcregulation #seafarersindia #tandmgroups #samudranagari #panamaflag #maritimelabourconvention #cookonboard #merchantnavy