Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Academic Focus

4) 4. Key Facilities

5) 5. Contact Information

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Overview

Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá (UMIP) is Panama’s premier maritime university, established by Law No. 40 on December 1, 2005. Located in Panama City on the former Albrook Air Force Base, UMIP specializes in maritime education, training cadets to become merchant marine officers and professionals for the global maritime industry. The university absorbed Panama’s historic Nautical School (founded in 1958) and has since expanded its focus to include port operations, coastal marine management, and logistic.

UMIP plays a vital role in Panama’s maritime sector, which is crucial to the country’s economy due to the Panama Canal. The university emphasizes practical training, research, and sustainable development in maritime operations, maintaining partnerships with institutions like Georgia Tech Panama Foundation for research collaboration.

2. General Information

Name	Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá (UMIP)
Established	2005 (incorporating 1958 Nautical School)
Type	Public Maritime University
Location	Albrook, Panama City (former air force base)
Website	www.umip.ac.pa
Rector	Víctor Luna Barahona
Specialization	Maritime, Port, and Coastal Studies

3. Academic Focus

Merchant Marine Officer Training
Port Management and Operations
Maritime Logistics
Coastal and Marine Environmental Studies
Maritime Safety and Disaster Risk Management

4. Key Facilities

Maritime simulation training center
Research laboratories for marine studies
Access to patent and technical databases
Partnership with SENAN for maritime training

5. Contact Information

Address: Calle College, Panama City / La Boca, Edificio 911
Phone: +507 314-3700 / +507 314-1538
Email: info@umip.ac.pa / ldowner@umip.ac.pa

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