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We make maritime recruitment predictable from day one.
Smart planning makes crew deployment reliable. Our system organises every placement so your vessels are staffed on time, every time.
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Our Story
From Colombo
to the world's oceans
Panama Shipping (Private) Limited was founded in 1998 by a team of professionals with deep experience in shipping and ancillary services. Incorporated under the Companies Act of Sri Lanka, we hold a license from the Ministry of Ports & Shipping to operate as a Shipping Agent across all Sri Lankan ports.
Our core activities span shipping agency services, crew recruitment and supply, bunker and provision supply, and handling casual callers — delivering end-to-end maritime solutions from the heart of Sri Lanka.
Formerly known as G.N.S. Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
“Maritime recruitment should never be a limitation. At Panama Shipping, we design crew solutions that move with your schedule — not against it.”
Leadership
The Team Behind
Every Voyage
01
CEO / Managing Director
Ernest Fernando
The motivating force behind Panama Shipping, with over 25 years of shipping experience including operations in Japan. Former mayor of the Urban Council.
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Director
Prashan Danan Fernando
BSc in Computing & Business from Kingston University London. MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Birmingham City University. Oversees overall company operations.
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Director — Business Development
Eric Fernando
Former officer with more than 20 years of hard-earned sailing experience across all matters relating to shipping and allied fields.
Certifications
Held to the Highest
Standards
MLC 2006
Maritime Labour Convention — protecting seafarer rights and welfare at every stage.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System — consistent, reliable service delivery across all operations.
Affiliations
01DGMS — Merchant Shipping Secretariat
02SLPA — Sri Lanka Port Authority
03CASA — Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents
04Department of Immigration & Emigration Sri Lanka
05Sri Lanka Customs
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you're a seafarer seeking your next voyage or a shipowner looking for reliable crew, we're here to help.