verifies the structural integrity, safety, and performance of a vessel’s hull, machinery, and essential systems, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and statutory regulations throughout its operational life.
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About PMDS
Panama Maritime Documentation Services, Inc. (PMDS Class), established in 1989, is a leading Recognized Organization (RO) and Recognized Security Organization (RSO), providing classification, statutory services, and certification to the international maritime community.
Guided by the legacy of Dr. Hugo Torrijos Richa, known as the “principal architect of modern Panamanian shipping”, PMDS has contributed to positioning Panama as the world’s top Flag State. Today, under the leadership of CEO Magali de Torrijos and a qualified global team of over 100 exclusive surveyors, PMDS continues to expand with recognition from major Maritime Administrations.
In 2025, we celebrate 36 years of service, reaffirming our commitment to safety at sea, environmental protection, and efficiency in every service we provide.
- Certified Quality
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization
Through its Quality Management System, the company ensures compliance with international and national regulations, continual improvement of processes, and a strong commitment to safety at sea and environmental protection.
Quality Policy
We maintain and continually improve a risk‑based Quality Management System, ensuring the effectiveness, reliability, and integrity of our operations. This system promotes continual improvement, operational excellence, and proactive identification of opportunities to enhance performance.
PMDS upholds its commitment to the safety of life at sea, the prevention of marine pollution, and the responsible support of the global energy transition, ensuring that our services contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable maritime operations.
We ensure the protection, confidentiality, and integrity of information involved in the provision of technological services, in accordance with applicable standards and industry best practices.
Through these commitments, PMDS strives to consistently achieve customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of professionalism.
Our Services
Our Mission
Ensuring the safety of life at sea and the prevention of marine pollution.
Supporting the maritime sector in its energy-transition journey by promoting compliance with evolving environmental and safety standards.
Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information related to technological services.
Maintaining a highly competent technical and support workforce capable of meeting international, national, and customer-specific requirements.
Exercising effective oversight of technology service providers to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
Vision
To be a globally recognized and trusted Class and Recognized Organization, delivering integrated class, statutory, and technological services with excellence, independence, and professionalism.
PMDS aspires to be the partner of choice for maritime stakeholders by:
- Provide modern and technologically advanced services.
- Support safe, sustainable, and compliant maritime operations.
- Serve as a reliable partner for seafarers and maritime stakeholders worldwide.
- Promote the highest standards of safety and technical integrity.
Recognitions
- meet our Staff
Our team
Vice-president/Directive
Operations and Commercial Manager
Accounting Manager
Technical Manager
Deputy Technical Manager / Surveyor
Technical Appraisal / Senior Surveyor
Technical Appraisal / Surveyor
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