PANAMA FLASH NEWSLETTER
Persistent Nationwide Protests Unfold Across Panama
Despite the ongoing protests, the Panama Canal is operating without any disruption and remains fully functional.
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
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
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
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