Panama Links ISO Recertification to Broader Ship Registry Performance Push

Panama’s Directorate General of Merchant Marine has renewed the ISO 9001:2015 certification of its Quality Management System as the country works to strengthen the performance, accessibility and regulatory credibility of its international ship registry. The recertification was awarded by Bureau Veritas following an external audit, according to the Panama Maritime Authority. Announced on August 6, […]
FCCA opens registration for 2026 cruise conference in San Juan

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has opened registration for its 32nd Annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 16, 2026, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. The event is expected to bring together ports, destinations, tourism authorities, tour operators, suppliers and other businesses seeking direct access […]