The Republic of Panama operates the world's largest open shipping registry, and therefore has a number of major port facilities along its coasts, providing services to the international maritime community. It also administers the Panama Canal, which is an invaluable asset to international maritime traffic.  It has therefore vigorously promoted implementation of the ISPS guidelines.
La République du Panama, qui dispose du système d'immatriculation « ouvert » le plus important au monde, qui exploite, sur ses côtes, d'importantes installations portuaires desservant la communauté maritime internationale et qui administre le Canal de Panama - contribution inestimable au trafic maritime international - s'est engagée fermement à appliquer les directives énoncées dans le Code ISPS.