National Aeronaval Service

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 2,500 personnel, with 45 boats and approximately 40 aircraft.

National Aeronaval Service
National Aeronaval Service shield
Active20 August 2008 – present
Country Panamá
BranchNaval air force
RoleNational defense
SAR
Size3,800 personnel
Part ofPanamanian Public Forces
Motto(s)"God Homeland and Honor"
Dios, Patria y Honor
Equipment45 boats
40 aircraft
Commanders
Current
commander
Commissioner Jeremías Urieta Quintero
Insignia
Roundel
Low visible roundel
Racing stripe
Aircraft flown
HelicopterMD500
AgustaWestland AW139
PatrolKing Air
Cessna 208
TransportDHC-6 Twin Otter
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