Historical overview and generalities The maritime courts of Panama Reseña histórica y generalidades Los tribunales marítimos de Panamá

Abstract

The objective of this article is to highlight the functions and competencies of maritime courts, based on the evolution of the maritime process in Panama. In this regard, it examines Law 8 of 1982, which creates the maritime courts, establishes its competences at the domestic and international level and dictates procedural rules.Maritime sequestration, as a precautionary measure, and the enforcement of privileged maritime appropriations, carried out directly against the ship, cargo or freight, is also analyzed in accordance with Panamanian rule and case-law.