The Panama Maritime Authority, an autonomous entity of the Panamanian State, was established by Decree Law No. 7 of February 10, 1998, which unified the maritime competencies that up to that date were held by the National Port Authority, the General Consular and Shipping Directorate of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, and the National Maritime Authority of Panama, which was established by Decree Law No. 7 of February 10, 1998.
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