National Aeronaval Service

National Aeronaval Service
Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá
National Aeronaval Service shield
Roundel of Panama
Low visibility roundel
Racing Stripe
AbbreviationSENAN
MottoDios, Patria y Honor
God, Fatherland and Honor
Agency overview
FormedAugust 8, 2008 (2008-08-08)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionPanama
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Coastal patrol, marine border protection, marine search and rescue.
Operational structure
Sworn members3,700 officers
Agency executive
  • Director General Luis Antonio De Gracia, Commandant
Parent agencyPanamanian Public Forces
Website
www.aeronaval.gob.pa

The National Aeronaval Service of Panama, also called SENAN (abbreviation for Spanish: Servicio Nacional Aeronaval), is a branch of the Panamanian Public Forces which is responsible for carrying out naval and air operations. Its role is to perform protection, surveillance, security and defense of the air and maritime jurisdictional areas. The service has approximately 3,700 personnel, with 19 boats and approximately 24 aircraft.