YoungShip Panama Kicks Off 2024 with Inspiring First Meeting

Don Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez de La Lastra, a distinguished figure in the Panamanian maritime industry, shared his wealth of knowledge and experience with the YoungShip Panama members. His talk provided a fascinating overview of the industry's evolution over the past four decades, delving into key developments and challenges.

The event featured a captivating talk and engaging conversation on four decades of the Panamanian maritime industry and the guest's insights on the Suez Canal, Singapore and the role of Panama as a major maritime hub.

The talk was followed by a lively and insightful conversation, where the 26 members that assisted had the opportunity to ask questions and share their own perspectives.

YoungShip Panama is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional development of young people in the maritime industry. The organization provides its members with opportunities to network, learn, and grow through a variety of events and activities.


Official Announcement - Board Changes

Panama, 15th January 2024

The YoungShip Panama family greets the entire Maritime Community and wishes prosperity and success in all your projects and professional goals in this new beginning of the year 2024. Your contribution is crucial for the continuous growth and success of our organization.

We want to inform a recent change in leadership within YoungShip Panama, Mrs. Nitzeira Watson Stewart, has been replaced by Mr. David Montoya Valdés as Chair of our Organization and she will not longer remain active within YoungShip brand. 

Mr. Montoya brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his new role. We are confident that we will lead YoungShip Panama to continued success and further strengthen our organization's impact in the Panamanian maritime community.  We will continue to work tirelessly to enhance the professional profile of each of our members and are committed to moving forward with the values, principles, and professionalism that characterize the YoungShip International trademark.