Modifications to the Transit Reservation System Rules Regarding the Special Auction in the Panamax Locks

Panama Canal is introducing a new rule for the special auctions for non-booked supers and regular vessels announced in Advisory to Shipping A-50-2023.
Additional Auction Slot in the Panamax Locks and Other Modifications to the Transit Reservation System Rules

Panama Canal special auction and other modifications to the transit reservation system rules
Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Canal Watershed

The number of booking slots and distribution of slots per booking period for each vessel category for the above-mentioned conditions is presented in the following tables.
Revised total daily capacity: Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Canal Watershed

Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Panama Canal Watershed
Extension of Condition 3 in the Panamax Locks and Transition from Condition 3 to New Condition 5

Panama Canal extension of Condition 3 in the Panamax Locks and Transition from Condition 3 to New Condition 5
Temporary Suspension of the Extraordinary and Special Auctions in the Neopanamax Locks and the Daily Auctions in the Panamax Locks

emporary Suspension of the Extraordinary and Special Auctions in the Neopanamax Locks and the Daily Auctions in the Panamax Locks
Modifications to the Rules that Govern the Transit Reservation System

The 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)
Temporary Suspension of the Auctioned Slots in the Panamax Locks for Vessels Classified as Supers

Temporary Suspension of the Auctioned Slots in the Panamax Locks for Vessels Classified as Supers
Booking Condition 1A in the Panamax Locks

the booking condition will be returned to 1A granting additional booking slots