Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers

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Panama has faced criticism from organizations including United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which reported that 17% of vessels suspected of transporting Iranian oil currently sail under Panama’s flag. The registry has responded with multiple enforcement measures. In March 2025 alone, the authority deregistered 107 vessels linked to sanctions violations.