Panama Canal Authority issues notices on transit, ISPS Code, harbor operations, equipment tests, PCSOPEP...

The Panama Canal Authority, on January 1st, 2023, issued various notices addressed to shipping agents, owners, and operators.

These notices refer to procedures during the transit through the Canal, implementation of the ISPS Code, harbor operations, equipment tests, marine accident investigations, Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan requirements, etc.

For more information, please see the documents below (available only to subscribers):

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:

Vessel Requirements

Embarking or Disembarking During Transit

Official, Courtesy and Guest Transits

Communication on Transit Activities

Panama Canal Transit Reservation System

Illegal Activities on Transiting Vessels

Implementation of ISPS Code Requirements at the Panama Canal

Harbor Operations

Operation of Commercial and Non-Commercial Small Craft in Panama Canal Waters

Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) Requirements

Operational Equipment Tests

Marine Accident Investigations

Attachment of Vessels by Panama Maritime Tribunals