Panama Canal Continues Investing in Maintenance to Guarantee Efficiency

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About to reach its centennial, the Canal guarantees its efficiency through the permanent maintenance and modernization of its infrastructure. Approximately, US$2 billion have been invested since 2000.

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New labour agreement for the Shipping Association of Jamaica

bySAFETY4SEA Team

August 12, 2013

Wage Agreement signed on the port of Kingston between shipping association of Jamaica and unions

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Requirements for vessels arriving at Panama Canal

bySAFETY4SEA Team

August 9, 2013

Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No. A-20-2013 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reminds that vessels arriving at Canal waters, whether for docking or transiting the Panama Canal, must comply with vessel requirements as follows:Faximum LengthThe maximum length overall including bulbous bow for commercial or non-commercial vessels acceptable for regular transit is 366 meters. Vessels transiting the Canal for the first time, whether newly-constructed or newly-modified, are subject to inspection and prior review and approval of vessel plans. Vessels not receiving advance approval and/or not in compliance with Canal requirements may experience delays or denial of transitThe maximum length for integrated tug-barge (ITB) combination acceptable for regular transit is 366 meters overall, including the tug. A tug-barge combination must transit together as one unit with the tug supplying propelling power.The maximum aggregate overall length for non-self-propelled vessels acceptable for transit is 305 meters, including accompanying tugs. Accompanying tugs must lock through with the non-self-propelled vessel. One time only transits that exceed these limitations may be permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval of the Executive Manager for Transit Operations, and subject to requirements listed in Section 2.k(9), of the OP's Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2013 (Rev 1),"Vessel Requirements."Maximum BeamThe ...

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