Temporary Suspension of the Advance Payment for Transit Reservation (Booking) Fees
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – April 30th, 2020 Dear Valued Customers, ADV17-2020 Temporary Suspension of the Advance Payment for Transit Reservation (Booking) Fees April 29th, 2020 Due to concerns regarding the adverse effect that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on world trade, and the shipping industry in particular, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces temporary modifications […]
Panama Canal Authority’s rules for pre-arrival reporting
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – April 1st, 2020 Re: Advisory to Shipping ADV12-2020, Transit of Vessels with Positive or Suspected Cases of COVID-19, advising Panama Canal Authority’s rules for pre-arrival reporting, boarding process for clearance formalities, the protocols implemented for vessels arriving for transit of the Panama Canal, and joint efforts in effect together with the Panama […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 20th, 2020
ADV03- Feb 15th 2020 Re: Payment of Booking Fees & Transit Itinerary Creation Fees. Please find attached Panama Canal Advisory to Shipping ADV10-2020 dated March 20, 2020 which addresses payment terms for Transit Itinerary Creation fees and Booking Fee. These news terms will go into effect April 16, 2020. Full details are within the attached PDF, but highlights include, The ACP […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 18th, 2020
Re: Neopanamax Locks Draft– Attached Advisory to Shipping ADV-09-2020 announcing reduction of the maximum permissible draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks to 13.56 meter (44.5 feet) Tropical Fresh Water effective April 17th, 2020. Vessels arriving after April 17, 2020, with drafts over 13.56 m (44.5 feet) TFW may be allowed to transit, depending on […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 14th , 2020
To our valued Customers, In response to the spread of COVID-19 within the Republic of Panama, Norton Lilly International (Panama) have instituted several measures to mitigate the health risks to our employees, customers and business partners, while ensuring that the continuity of our business operations remain in place in order to properly service our customer’s […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 12th , 2020
Re: COVID-19 – Panama Health Authorities report 14 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, including one deceased. March 12, Panama Immigration Service (SNM) have suspended processing of Seamans entry Visas until further notice. Irrespective of the seamen nationality – embarking or disembarking from any vessel has been suspended. The above decision will directly impact crew changes, also technical […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 10th , 2020
Re: COVID-19 – March 9, Panama Health Authorities reported Panama’s first confirmed case of Coronavirus. The virus was detected in a passenger arriving by air (not sea) from Spain. Please find attached Advisory AVD04-2020 in which the Panama Canal Authority issued guidelines for reporting any suspected illness or symptoms for vessels arriving in Panama Canal waters. Re: Canal […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – March 2nd , 2020
Re: Neopanamax Locks Draft– Attached Advisory to Shipping ADV-07-2020 announcing that, effective March 30, 2020, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 13.87 m (45.5 feet) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW). Re: Panamax Locks Draft – Maximum transit draft in the Panamax locks remains unchanged at 12.04 meters (39 feet 6 inches) Tropical Fresh Water, […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – February 13th , 2020
Panama Carnival Holidays February 24th & 25th Monday & Tuesday Carnival During these national holidays, all the government institutions will be closed including Customs, Quarantine, Health, and Immigrations. Banks will be closed and most private sector companies are also closed or with limited staff. Incoming Crew Visas: Should be applied well in advance of public holidays. Panama Immigration […]
PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER – January 28th , 2020
RE: Fresh water surcharge – Based on Gatun Lake Levels & Vessel tolls. A fixed fee of $10,000.00/$5,000.00/$2,500.00 per vessel transit length overall – divided in 3 tiers or segments A variable percentage charge depending on the Gatun Lake levels. Gatun Lake Level reading will be rounded to one decimal place, as measures at 12:00 on the day prior the […]
