Modifications to the Rules that Govern the Transit Reservation System

he Panama Canal Authority (ACP) finds it necessary to implement additional changes to the Transit Reservation System rules, based on the reduction in daily transit capacity.
Modification to the Fresh Water Surcharge (variable component)

Panama Canal Modification to the Fresh Water Surcharge (variable component)
Booking Condition 1A in the Panamax Locks

the booking condition will be returned to 1A granting additional booking slots
Temporary Reduction of Daily Transits capacity at the Panama Canal

Panama Canal a reduction in the daily canal capacity to accommodate 32 vessels, comprising 10 vessels through the Neopanamax Locks and 22 vessels through the Panamax Locks.
Temporary change in the auction system for Panamax locks

Temporary change in the auction system for Panamax locks
Post Extension of the day for high demand surcharge for Neopanamax vessels

high demand surcharge announced in the Advisory to Shipping A-34-2022 and Advisory to Shipping No. A-38-2022 determining Friday as the day of high demand, continues until further notice.
Postponement of the Maximum Authorized Draft for Vessels Transiting the Panama Canal

Due to favorable weather conditions experienced during the past several days in the Canal watershed, The Panama Canal Authority announces the postponement of the maximum authorized drafts
Scheduled maintenance at Gatun Locks and the Transit Reservation System

PANAMA FLASH! RE: Scheduled maintenance at Gatun Locks and the Transit Reservation System
Correction to advisory to shipping ADV-25-2023 – Draft Adjustment

Draft Adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks and Panamax locks
Neopanamax locks maximum draft of 13.56 m TFW will remain in effect until June 18

The Panama Canal Authority announces the postponement of the maximum authorized draft of 13.41 m (44.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax locks until June 19, 2023.