US Coast Guard Gas Carrier COC Examination Program
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise, with the approval of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), is excited to announce the winter 2024 session of our voluntary Certificate of Compliance (COC) examination program for liquefied gas carriers awaiting northbound transit through the Panama Canal.
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
Public Protests in Panama & Upcoming National Holidays
PANAMA FLASH! – Panama City – October 23rd, 2023 Public Protests in Panama Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. The protesters gathered in several areas in the city and main roads impeding all type of public, private, passengers and cargo transportation mobilization. The labor action […]
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
Extension of Booking Condition 3 in the Panamax Locks and Culvert Outage at Gatun Locks
A booking condition 3 extension has been granted for the Panamax and Gatun Locks culvert outages
