The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a reduction in the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks. Effective 3 July 2026, the maximum allowable draft will be 49.5 feet (15.09 meters) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW). According to the ACP, the adjustment forms part of its proactive water management strategy and follows ongoing monitoring of reservoir levels and weather forecasts, including the potential development of El Niño conditions later thi

Enhancing Transit Certainty and Flexibility The Panama Canal has unveiled a significant update to its Transit Booking System with the...

Effective October 1, 2023, all vessels transiting the Panama Canal with beams measuring 33.2 meters (109 feet) or more must have a fixed...

Effective January 1, 2023, the Panama Canal Authority has implemented a Transit Disruption fee for vessels that present unreported...

The Panama Canal Authority announced on Friday, October 14, 2022 via a formal Advisory the introduction of new charges and the...

Please follow the this link to see the latest official Advisories to Shipping issued by the Panama Canal Authority. https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/advisory-to-shipping/