PANAMA ENDORSEMENT PACKAGE SHIP COOK / GS / STEWARD (Catering Crew) --- Joining a Panama-Flagged Vessel as a Ship Cook or Catering Staff? If you're working as a Ship Cook, GS (General Steward), or Steward, the Panama Endorsement Package is a mandatory bundle to sail legally under the Panama Flag! Here’s everything you need to know: --- What is the Panama Ship Cook Endorsement Package? It’s a complete documentation package designed for seafarers working in catering roles onboard — including Ship Cooks, Stewards, and GS. The package ensures you meet all Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) and MLC Regulation 3.2 requirements for food preparation and hygiene. --- What’s Included in the Package? ✅ Panama CDC (Seaman Book) ✅ SDSD Endorsement (Security Training) ✅ PDE Certificate (Previous Document Evaluation) ✅ Panama Medical Certificate ✅ Ship Cook Endorsement (under MLC Reg. 3.2) ✅ Guidance for course & certificate compliance --- Why is it Important? ✅ Ship Cook Endorsement is mandatory under MLC 2006 ✅ Required before applying for Panama CDC in catering roles ✅ Ensures compliance with hygiene, food safety & nutrition ✅ Legally allows you to work in galley roles onboard Panama ships --- Charges (USD): Panama Package for Ship Cook / GS / Steward: 💰 $460 --- Processing Time ⏱️ 📄 Soft Copies: 7–10 working days 📬 Hard Copies: 20–25 working days Fast Track On Request: ⚡ Soft Copy: 2–4 working days ✈️ Hard Copy: 3–5 working days --- Documents Required 📑 Passport 🛂 Passport-size Photo 🖼️ STCW Basic Courses ⛑️ SDSD Certificate ✅ Ship Cook Course Certificate (MLC 3.2 compliant) Panama Medical ⚕️ CDC (if already available) --- Who is This For? Ship Cooks General Steward (GS) Galley Stewards / Catering Staff Hotel Crew joining merchant vessels Anyone preparing food onboard Panama vessels --- Why T&M GROUPS | Samudra Nagari? Full package under one roof MLC-approved Ship Cook certification support Fast, verified endorsement process via PMA Combos available with COP / SDSD / Medical --- Contact Us Today 📞 +91 9076661471 ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 www.tandmgroups.com --- #panamashipcook #shipcookendorsement #panamacdc #cateringcrew #mlcregulation32 #tandmgroups #samudranagari #panamaflagdocs #seafarersindia #merchantnavy