Panama Canal Regulations, 2010

2010

Re gu lat io n s

for transiting the

Panama Canal revised as of

january 1, 2010

published by

S a f e N av i g at i o n , I n c .

January 1, 2010

OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-1-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Vessel Requirements

1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2009. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this document is to inform the shipping community of the procedures and amplifications necessary to implement the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal (MROPC). Please be advised that non-compliance with Panama Canal rules and regulations may subject vessels to unnecessary delays or denial of transit. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) may order deviations from these rules if special circumstances so warrant. Please refer to the Table of Contents on pages ix through xi.

Some of the changes in this revision include: (1) The definitions of Full Container Vessel, TEU and Maximum Allowable Response Time were added on pages 1 and 2.

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(2) Paragraph 2.f (d) was modified to include the requirement of providing information regarding the Panama Canal ballast condition detailed output, on page 5.

(3) (4) page 21.

Tables II, III and IV were updated on pages 9, 10 and 11, respectively.

The title of Paragraph 4.f (2) was modified and paragraph (d) was deleted, on

(5) Paragraph 4.f (3) (Controllable pitch propeller indicators) was added and the former paragraph was changed to 4.f (4), on page 22.

(6) Paragraph 4.k was modified to state that vessels of less than 150 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a steering compass and have means for taking bearings, on page 23.

(7) Subsection 4.o was replaced with new subsection, titled Main Propulsion Systems, on page 24.

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New subsection 4.q (Steering Gear) was added on page 26.

(9) Paragraph 5 (4) was modified to establish that inspections will be performed during daylight hours, on page 27.

(10) Paragraph 8.a (15) was modified to indicate the new position for chocks and bitts, on page 32.

(11) Paragraph 9.d was modified to state that the master shall inform the ACP Boarding Officer whether or not the vessel complies with the requirement, on page 34.

(12) Section 12 (Admeasurement System for Full Container Vessels) was updated to include, among other issues, the new TEU measurement that replaces the current PC/UMS tonnage measurement for full container vessels, on page 42.

(13) Subsection 13.d (Calculation of PC/UMS for Vessels not Designed to Carry Containers on Deck) was deleted.

(14) Paragraph 16.a was modified to increase the minimum hour requirement from 48 to 96, on page 45.

(15) Subsections 14.h (Reporting Shipments of Hazardous Wastes), 14.i (Reporting Radioactive Cargoes) and 14.j (Coverage requirements for transiting vessels carrying radioactive cargoes) were updated on pages 48 and 49.

(16) Subsection 16.i (Reporting Radioactive Cargoes) was updated on page 49.

(17) Paragraph 16.j (1) was updated on page 49.

(18) Section 19 (Hot Work Performed On Board Vessels) was updated on page 53.

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(19) Section 23 (Emergency Source of Electrical Power) was added on page 57.

(20) Former section 23 (Sanitary Facilities and Discharging Vessel Wastes, Ballast and Sewage) was divided in section 24 (Sanitary Facilities and Sewage Handling) and section 25 (Discharging of Vessel Wastes, Oily Bilge Water and Ballast Water), on pages 57 and 58.

(21) New section 26 (Emergency Escape Breathing Devices) was added on page 58.

(22) Former sections 20 and 21 changed to section 27 (Smoking Prohibition in Canal Waters) and section 28 (Proper Display of the Panamanian Flag), on page 59.

3. Organization and Responsibility The Operations Department (272-4500, fax: 272-3892), under the Executive Vice President of Operations, is the organizational unit of the Panama Canal Authority responsible for the control of maritime traffic through the Canal and its terminal ports, and through which all ACP services to shipping are handled. Following is a summary of the Operations Department units which, due to their functions, often require contact with agents, operators and owners: a. The Transit Operations Division (272-4211, fax: 272-4288), headed by the Transit Operations Division executive manager, is responsible for the immediate direction of daily maritime operations, emergency response and recovery, supervision and enforcement of rules and regulations governing the navigation of the Canal, approval of new construction compliance with chocks and bitts, boarding facilities, wheelhouse design features and visibility requirements, and for ensuring that vessels arriving for transit are properly equipped. Additionally, the unit is responsible for matters involving the safety aspects of vessel traffic flow and control, vessel material conditions and inspections, hazardous cargo, Canal physical conditions, and emergency response for fires or oil/chemical spills. The responsibilities of the Transit Operations Division executive manager are exercised through the Canal port captain on duty. b. The Marine Traffic Control Unit (272-4201, fax: 272-3976, ETA@pancanal.com), headed by the Traffic Management Unit manager, is responsible for processing ETA information, preparation of the daily transit schedule, monitoring and coordinating all vessel movements within Canal operating areas, and administering the Panama Canal Transit Booking System. c. The Admeasurement and Billing Unit (272-4567, fax: 272-5514, OPTCA@Pancanal.com), headed by the Admeasurement Unit manager, is responsible for ascertaining the correct Panama Canal tonnage of vessels transiting the Canal, ascertaining and auditing the Total TEU Allowance (TTA) on full container vessels and Number of TEUs Transported (NTT) on other vessels with on deck carrying capacity, boarding and clearing of vessels for medical surveillance, general ship inspections,

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gathering information for the Ship Data Bank, and generating billing invoices for transits and related services. d. The Board of Inspectors (272-3403, fax: 272-3548), headed by the Board of Inspectors chairman, is responsible for the official inquiry and examination into the circumstances surrounding marine accidents which occur in the Canal operating area, harbors, anchorages and adjacent areas involving Authority personnel and/or equipment.

In addition, this office is responsible for the certification of marine credentials of Authority employees.

Vessel transits are a joint effort. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, vessel owners, operators, agents, officers and crews are responsible for compliance with Canal rules and regulations. Cooperation of all concerned parties is necessary to ensure a safe and efficient transit.

4. Communication Channels Direct communication with the Operations Department units may be established by the following means: a. MAIL:

b. FACSIMILE:

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMĂ (ACP) (Name, position and title) ACP-OP P.O. Box 526725 Miami FL 33152-6725 (Name of Unit) (Fax numbers listed on the previous page.)

c. TELEPHONE: (Telephone numbers listed on the previous page.) d. INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CODE - For fax and telephone: 507 e. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT UNIT - E-mail address: ETA@pancanal.com f.

RADIO PRATIQUE MESSAGES - Via e-mail:

optc-arp@pancanal.com

g. DRAWING SUBMITALS - Via e-mail: opts-an@pancanal.com or in compact disk, diskette or printed form by regular mail to: AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Transit Operations Division (OPT) 8619 NW 68 Street Miami, FL 33166-2667 U. S. A.

Packages mailed to the above address will be forwarded to our offices in Panama; however, packages may also be mailed directly to our office in Panama using the following addresses:

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By Courier:

By Regular Mail:

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA División de Operaciones de Tránsito Edificio 910, La Boca, Balboa, Panamá, República de Panamá AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA División de Operaciones de Tránsito (OPT) Balboa, Panamá, República de Panamá

5. Relevant Information for Canal Customers a. Minimum Visibility and Other Transit Requirements Vessels transiting the Panama Canal must comply with the minimum visibility requirements for the navigation bridge established in the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal and in this Notice to Shipping.

Vessels that fail to comply with the minimum visibility requirements due to cargo, cargo gear, structures, or for any other reason, must inform the ACP of their visibility condition at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to be properly scheduled and to minimize transit delays.

Vessels over 150 feet LOA are required to report their blind distance (in ship lengths), calculated for tropical fresh water, from conning positions 1, 2, and 3. Vessels 150 feet LOA or less must have a forward visibility that allows navigation ranges and aids to navigation to be visible from all navigation bridge conning positions. Container vessels are still required to provide their “EXCEED ACP VISIBILITY” condition at least 48 hours prior to arrival, in addition their blind distance.

The following information must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to arrival: (1) Blind distance 1 in ship lengths at conning positions 1, 2 and 3, calculated for tropical fresh water;

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The “Blind Distance” is the forward distance from the bow of the vessel to the closest point on the water’s surface which can be seen from all conning positions in the navigation bridge. An observer’s height of eye of 1.80 meters above the bridge deck must be used to determine this distance, and must be reported in ship lengths. The Blind Distance at conning position #1 is not applicable to vessels with centerline cranes. All vessels arriving for transit must be ready to provide ACP boarding officers their Blind Distance calculated for tropical fresh water at conning positions 1, 2 and 3.

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(2) Operational status of port and starboard anchors; (3) Operational status of gyro compass; (4) Operational status of radar(s); (5) Operational status of windshield wipers; (6) Operational status of vessel’s wheelhouse and bridge wing RPM, RAI, and pitch indicators and whether they are properly illuminated; (7) Operational status of vessel’s bridge wing whistle controls and whether they are located within 5 feet of the end of the bridge wings; and (8) Structure(s) on deck that may be obstructing or obscuring forward visibility.

The Pre-arrival Vessel’s Information–Visibility Requirements form is available at http://www.pancanal.com/ eng/maritime/forms.html.

Vessels arriving for transit without previously submitting the required information will be considered in compliance and will be scheduled accordingly; however, should deficiencies be detected upon arrival, the vessel may be subject to transit delays, as well as additional charges. The ACP will determine the conditions under which non-compliant vessels may be allowed to transit. Vessels that require additional resources, due to their visibility condition or other deficiencies, will be assessed the corresponding charges.

Full container vessels that fail to meet the ACP’s minimum visibility requirements (1.0 ship length if laden or 1.5 ship lengths if in ballast) will continue to be assessed ACP Official Tariffs item number 1060.5100 or 1060.5110, depending on advanced notification of its condition. b. H1N1 Pandemic Flu Virus Radio pratique may be granted to vessels that declare no sickness or flu-like symptoms on board, even if the vessel has visited ports with known cases of H1N1 flu prior to arrival.

Vessels are still required to declare animal information and any diseases on board, as well as their last ten port calls. Vessels shall also declare in the “Visit Remarks” section of the EDCS Ship Due form whether any of the declared port calls are located in countries identified by the World Health Organization as having outbreaks of the H1N1 pandemic flu. Vessels must also declare whether passengers or crewmembers on board are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, cough, fatigue, severe headache, vomiting, or lack of appetite, and the evolution of these symptoms.

Declaring the above information prior to arriving at Panama Canal waters is imperative in order to apply appropriate preventive measures to counter any possible spreading of this virus. Vessels reporting any of the above conditions may be subject to health measures that include, but are not limited to, sanitary and health authorities boarding the vessel to verify what has been declared. vii

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c. New Panamax Vessels There have been several recent inquiries from the shipping community regarding the vessel size that the expanded Panama Canal will be able to handle upon completion of the works in 2014. When the expansion is completed, the navigational channels will allow the transit of present post-Panamax containerships; Suezmax liquid-bulk tankers; Capesize dry-bulk carriers; and larger sizes of liquefied natural gas carriers, passenger ships and other vessel types within the established dimensional limits identified above.

The corresponding maximum dimensions for vessels that will transit these locks are 366 meters LOA, 49 meters in beam and 15.2 meters in tropical freshwater (TFW) draft.

These dimensions are being used to define the New Panamax size vessel.

Details on the Panama Canal Expansion Program are available on the Panama Canal website at www.pancanal.com. In addition, those requiring technical assistance with vessel dimensions and appurtenances may contact OPT@pancanal.com.

d. ACP Maritime Regulations Book An updated copy of the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal must be maintained on board all transiting vessels. Each transiting vessel is entitled to a complimentary copy of said regulations and requests for these copies must be made in writing to the Transit Operations Division Admeasurement Unit, listing the name(s) of the vessel(s). Additional copies for the same vessel, albeit under another agent or owner, are available for purchase through the vessel’s agent or directly from the Admeasurement Unit at a cost of $10.00 USD each.

The payment must be made to the Citibank in Balboa or Cristobal using the “Speed Collect” deposit slip completed in the following manner: Beneficiary:

Panama Canal Authority (ACP)

Account Number: 0-550305-054 Reference:

60.600002.400999

Depositor:

Individual or organization making the deposit

Blank area:

ACP Maritime Regulations

A copy of the deposit slip should then be taken to the Admeasurement Unit to obtain the Regulations. The Admeasurement Unit has offices located at Building 729, 1st floor, Balboa, or Building 1000, Port Captain’s Office in Cristobal, and may be contacted by email at OPTC-A@pancanal.com or at (507) 272-4567 (Balboa) or (507) 443-2298 (Cristobal).

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e. Customers’ Comments Regarding ACP Services In an effort to enhance the quality of service to our customers, we have improved our customer services process to better manage complaints, recommendations or recognitions regarding the services granted by the ACP. Effective from the date of issue of this Notice, please send comments regarding our services to: Contact Person: Title: E-mail: Telephone: Fax: Mail:

Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations op@pancanal.com (507) 272-4500 (507) 272-3892 AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729 Balboa-Ancon, Panama

Contact Person: Title: E-mail: Telephone: Fax:

Yadira I. Sowley Claims Coordinator opxr-c@pancanal.com (507) 272-4990 or 272-4500 AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729 Balboa-Ancon, Panama

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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VESSEL REQUIREMENTS Table of Contents PAGE 1.

Definitions a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t.

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Barge ................................................................................................................

Commercial Vessel ...........................................................................................

Passenger Vessel .............................................................................................

Full Container Vessel ........................................................................................

TEU ...................................................................................................................

Dangerous Cargo..............................................................................................

Articulated Tug-Barge Combination ..................................................................

Articulated Tug-Tank Combination....................................................................

Maximum Authorized Transit Draft....................................................................

Maximum Authorized Draft................................................................................

Minimum Full Ahead Speed ..............................................................................

Maximum Beam ................................................................................................

Maximum Length...............................................................................................

Maximum Width ................................................................................................

Non-Self-Propelled Vessel ................................................................................

Protrusion..........................................................................................................

Published TFW Maximum Draft ........................................................................

Tropical Fresh Water (TFW)..............................................................................

PC/UMS ............................................................................................................

Maximum Allowable Start Time.........................................................................

Size and Draft Limitations of Vessels a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Maximum Length............................................................................................... 2 Maximum Beam ................................................................................................ 3 Maximum Width ................................................................................................. 3 Protrusions ........................................................................................................ 4 Maximum Height ............................................................................................... 4 Draft .................................................................................................................. 4 Potential Seasonal Draft Restrictions ................................................................ 6 Release from Liability ........................................................................................ 8 Approval of Plans ............................................................................................. 12 Denial of Transit ............................................................................................... 14 Vessel Should Be Able to Relay at the Locks .................................................. 14

3.

Requirement for Pilot Platforms and Shelters on Certain Vessels

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Navigation Bridge Features Required of Transiting Vessels

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a. Authority ........................................................................................................... 18

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b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p.

Wheelhouse …….. ...........................................................................................18 Bridge Wings ....................................................................................................18 Normal Conning Positions ................................................................................18 Panama Canal Minimum Visibility Requirements .............................................20 Indicators ..........................................................................................................21 Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio ...................................................................22 Whistle Controls ...............................................................................................22 Steering Light ...................................................................................................22 Bow/Stern Thrusters.........................................................................................23 Compass ..........................................................................................................23 Course Recorders ............................................................................................23 Bridge Wing Spotlights .....................................................................................23 Radar................................................................................................................24 Main Propulsion System ..................................................................................24 Use of Automatic Identification System (AIS) ...................................................24

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Requirements for Non-Self-Propelled Vessels

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Vessels Requiring Towing Services

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Deckload Cargo

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Construction, Number and Location of Chocks and Bitts

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9.

Mooring Lines, Anchors and Deck Machinery

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10.

Boarding Facilities

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Tug Assistance to Single-Hull Tankers _______________________________41

12. Admeasurement System for Full Container Vessels______________________42 13. Deck-Loaded Containers on Ships not Built for Container Carriage

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a. General.............................................................................................................43 b. Approval for Transits ........................................................................................44 c. Advance Notice and Inspection ........................................................................44 14.

Unauthorized Modification to the PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificate

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Calculation of PC/UMS Net Tonnage on Passenger Vessels

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Dangerous Cargo Requirements

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a. b. c. d. e. f.

General.............................................................................................................45 Test of Equipment on Board .............................................................................45 Holding Due to Non-Compliance ......................................................................46 Tankers Claiming Cargo Tanks as “Gas Free” or “Inert” ..................................46 Reporting Dangerous Cargoes in Bulk .............................................................46 Reporting Shipments of Direct Reduced Iron ...................................................47 xi

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Precautionary Measures Due to Dangerous Cargo.......................................... 48 Reporting Shipments of Hazardous Wastes ……………………………………. 48 Reporting Radioactive Cargoes ....................................................................... 49 Coverage Requirements for Transiting Vessels Carrying Radioactive Cargoes..…................................................................................ 49 k. Advance Notification of Shipments of Fissionable Materials ............................ 50

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Implementation of Annex II to MARPOL and Revised IBC Code

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Pre-Arrival Cargo Declarations, Security Inspection and Escort

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19.

Hot Work Performed On Board Vessels

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Manning Requirements

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21.

Additional Pilots Due to Vessel Deficiencies

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Main Source of Electrical Power____________________________________ 57

23.

Emergency Source of Electrical Power

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Sanitary Facilities and Sewage Handling______________________________57

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Discharging of Vessel Wastes, Oily Bilge Water and Ballast Water

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Emergency Escape Breathing Devices_______________________________58

27.

Smoking Prohibition in Canal Waters ________________________________59

28.

Proper Display of the Panamanian Flag

ANNEX 1 – All Locks Composite Maximum Clearances

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Vessel Requirements

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS 1. Definitions a. Barge: A flat-bottomed vessel of full body and heavy construction without installed means of propulsion. b. Commercial Vessel: A self-propelled vessel other than a naval, military or other public vessel. c. Passenger Vessel: A vessel that principally transports passengers and runs on fixed published schedules. All the spaces that have been identified and certified for the use or possible use of passengers are to be included in the total volume calculation of the vessel. d. Full Container Vessel: Merchant ship built to carry large containers of standard size packed with cargo. e. TEU: International measure standard for a container (20-foot equivalent unit), which is 20’ x 8’ x 8.5’. f. Dangerous Cargo: Any material which is explosive, flammable, radioactive or toxic to humans or the environment. g. Articulated Tug-Barge Combination: A pushing vessel and a non-tank barge pushed ahead rigidly connected to each other to form a composite unit. A composite unit means a pushing vessel rigidly connected by "mechanical means" to a barge being pushed so they react to the sea and swell as one vessel and as such considered a single power-driven vessel. "Mechanical means" does not include lines, hawsers, wires or chains. To be considered an ITB at the Panama Canal, such vessels must meet all current ACP regulations and requirements for transit and be able to operate in all conditions under which a ship of equivalent size can operate. h. Articulated Tug-Tank Combination: A pushing vessel and a tank barge pushed ahead rigidly connected to each other to form a composite unit. The composite unit must meet all specifications and requirements set forth for an Integrated Tug-Barge Combination. i. Maximum Authorized Transit Draft: Deepest point of immersion in TFW of a particular vessel permitted at anytime, Gatun Lake level and Canal restrictions permitting. j. Maximum Authorized Draft: Lesser of the maximum authorized transit draft or the maximum tropical freshwater draft by Load Line Certificate. k. Minimum Full Ahead Speed: The ACP has determined that the minimum full ahead speed required in order to complete transit in standard times is 8 knots.

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Vessel Requirements

l. Maximum Beam: The maximum breadth (width) of the hull between the outside surfaces of the shell plating. m. Maximum Length: The distance between the forward and after extremities of a vessel, including the bulbous bow and protrusions (also length over-all - L.O.A.) n. Maximum Width: The extreme width of a vessel, including protrusions, at its widest point. o. Non-Self-Propelled Vessel: A vessel which either does not have installed means of propulsion, or has installed means of propulsion which does not function during transit. Also referred to as dead tow. p. Protrusion: Anything that extends beyond any portion of the hull of a vessel, whether it is permanent or temporary, except for the main anchors. q. Published TFW Maximum Draft: Deepest point of immersion in Gatun Lake waters as promulgated by the Executive Vice President of Operations, taking into account the water level of Gatun Lake and other limitations deemed necessary because of restrictions in the Canal. r. Tropical Fresh Water (TFW): Tropical Fresh Water of Gatun Lake, density 0.9954 gms/cc at 85ยบF (29.4ยบC). [Transition to fresh water frequently alters the trim of large vessels 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 centimeters) by the head.] s. Maximum Allowable Response Time: The maximum allowable amount of time that it takes the main propulsion to respond from stop to ahead or from stop to astern, after a telegraph order is received, which must be tested before the transit begins. t. Panama Canal Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS): The system based on the Universal Measurement System, 1969, using its parameters for determining the total volume of a vessel with the additional variations established by the Panama Canal Authority.

2. Size and Draft Limitations of Vessels a. Maximum Length (1) The maximum length overall including bulbous bow for commercial or non-commercial vessels acceptable for regular transit is 950 feet (289.6 m), except passenger and container ships which may be 965 feet (294.13 m) in overall length. Vessels transiting the Canal for the first time at an overall length exceeding 900 feet (274.32 m), whether newly-constructed or newly-modified are subject to the requirement of inspection and prior review and approval of vessel plans. Vessels not receiving advance approval and/or not complying with Canal requirements may be denied transit.

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(2) The maximum length for integrated tug-barge combination acceptable for regular transit is 900 feet (274.32 m) overall including the tug. A tug-barge combination must transit together as one unit with the tug supplying the propelling power.

(3) The maximum aggregate overall length for non-self-propelled vessels acceptable for transit is 850 feet (259.1 m), 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 Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, and subject to requirements listed in paragraph 2.j (9) of this Section. b. Maximum Beam (1) The maximum beam for commercial or non-commercial vessels and the integrated tug-barge combination acceptable for regular transit measured at the outer surface of the shell plate is 106 feet (32.31 m).

(2) Wider commercial vessels including integrated tug-barge combination up to a beam of 107 feet (32.61 m) may be permitted, with prior approval of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, or his designee, to transit on a one-time delivery basis only if the deepest point of immersion does not exceed 37 feet (11.3 m), TFW. (3) The maximum beam for non-self-propelled vessels (other than integrated tug-barge combinations) acceptable for transit is 100 feet (30.5 m). One-time transit of wider vessels may be permitted with prior approval of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, and subject to requirements listed in paragraph 2.j (9) of this Section. c. Maximum Width (1) Vessels with a maximum width exceeding its maximum beam may not transit the Canal without prior review and approval of vessel plans. Vessels not receiving advance approval and/or not complying with Canal requirements may be denied transit.

(2) Vessels that carry cargo within 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or less of the extreme beam must have approved provisions, such as rubbing bands; to protect the cargo should the vessel rest alongside the wall while in the chamber. The maximum beam of 106 feet (32.31 m) should not be exceeded by the cargo protection method. This is brought about by the large number of container vessels that are designed to load containers virtually to the extreme beam. If the ship lands on the wall in a heeled condition or where the locks wall fendering or miter gate fendering protrudes, damage may occur.

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d. Protrusions (1) Anything which extends beyond a vessel's hull, except for the main anchors, shall be considered a protrusion and subject to all applicable laws and limitations.

(2) The Authority is not responsible for damages to protrusions whether permanent or temporary.

(3) Vessels with protrusions may be permitted to transit provided that such protrusions will not interfere with the safe transit of the vessel or present a hazard to Canal structures, as determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager. In either case, before transit is permitted, masters of vessels will be required to execute a form undertaking to release the Authority from liability in case of accident and to indemnify the Authority for damages sustained to or as a result of protrusions.

(4) Vessels with permanent protrusions must, prior to proceeding to the Canal, furnish detailed information about the protrusion(s), including plans and request authorization for transit. Advance information will minimize the possibility that transit may be delayed or denied. For detailed information, contact the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager.

(5) Vessels with protrusions extending beyond the maximum length and beam limitations specified in paragraphs 3.2.a and 3.2.b of this Section, may, on a case-by-case basis, be permitted to transit, provided that approval is obtained in advance from the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager and that protrusions do not present a hazard or interfere with lock structures, equipment and/or operation, and the master executes a form releasing the Authority from liability. (See paragraph 2.h). e. Maximum Height The allowable height for any vessel transiting the Canal or entering the Port of Balboa at any state of the tide is 190 feet (57.91 m) measured from the waterline to its highest point. With prior permission from the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, height may be permitted to 205 feet (62.5 m) on a case-by-case basis, with passage at low water (MLWS) at Balboa. Maximum Height Restrictions are due to the tide and the unpredictable upward movement of water from swells, surges, waves, etc., and maintenance equipment suspended beneath the bridge at Balboa. f. Draft (1) The maximum permissible draft for Canal transits has been set at 39 feet 6 inches (12.04 m) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW) at a Gatun Lake level of 81 feet 6 inches (24.84 m) or higher. [Gatun Lake density is 0.9954 gms/cc at 85oF (29.4oC).] This provides a safe navigational margin of at least 5 feet (1.52 m) over critical elevations in the Canal proper, and a clearance over the south sill of Pedro Miguel Locks of 1 foot 8 inches (0.50 m) at a Miraflores Lake Level of 54 feet 6 inches (16.61 m).

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(2) Prior to the initial transit of a vessel whose transit draft will exceed 35 feet 6 inches (10.82 m), owners, operators or agents must supply in full the information required in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 52), and request the maximum authorized transit draft for the vessel (deepest point of immersion TFW) from the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, not later than two weeks prior to the loading of the vessel. This request will be returned with the approved maximum authorized transit draft stamped thereon.

(3) The initial transit is permitted at or under the approved maximum authorized transit draft. After the initial transit, unless the vessel's agent or owner is notified of any restrictions imposed by the Canal Authority, this maximum authorized transit draft will remain in effect.

(4) All vessels transiting the Canal should have sufficient ballast to permit safe handling during transit.

(5) A vessel whose ballast draft does not meet the minimum draft requirements established by this section may be accepted for transit on a regular basis, provided the vessel operator is granted permission after submitting the following information to the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager: (a) Principal dimensions of the vessel. (b) Deepest attainable minimum draft (fore and aft). (c) Limitations on visibility fore and aft from the navigation bridge. (d) Necessary excerpts from the vessel's plans, drawings and maneuvering data that relate to the vessel's suitability for transit. The information submitted should include the proposed Panama Canal ballast condition detailed output, showing the status of all ballast and consumable tanks, plus the maneuvering data in accordance with IMO Resolution A.601 (15), Appendices 1, 2 and 3.

(6) Table I provides the minimum saltwater drafts for vessels anticipating transit.

Drag must not adversely affect maneuverability. Any drag beyond 6 ft (1.83 m) is considered adverse drag in the Panama Canal and adjacent waters.

LENGTH

MINIMUM DRAFTS

Up to 425' (129.54 m)

Trimmed so pilot can see the ranges over the forecastle from center of navigation bridge

Over 425' (129.54 m)

8' (2.44 m) forward, 14' (4.3 m) aft, TSW

Over 475' (144.8 m)

18' (5.5 m) forward, 20' (6.1 m) aft, TSW

Over 525' (160.02 m)

20' (6.1 m) forward, 22' (6.71 m) aft, TSW

Over 580' (176.8 m)

22' (6.71 m) forward, 24' (7.32 m) aft, TSW

Over 625' (190.5 m)

24' (7.32 m) forward, 26' (7.93 m) aft, TSW Table I - Minimum Salt Water Drafts

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(7) Figure 1 provides the limiting drafts due to bilge radius. On an off-center lockage with the vessel touching the lock wall, the turn of the bilge will clear the locks wall batters at the most critical point as shown in the table.

(8) A vessel having received permission to transit at less than the minimum required draft will be inspected by the Authority upon its first visit under ballast conditions. If the vessel is acceptable for transit at less than the prescribed minimum draft, the operator will be notified that transit on a regular basis is authorized provided the vessel meets the special minimum draft specified in that notification and that the master signs a form releasing the Authority from liability.

(9) If the vessel is found not to be acceptable for transit on a regular basis, a single transit may be authorized, at the discretion of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, subject to imposition of special conditions that may be required for reasons of safety or continuance of regular Canal operations.

(10) Vessels are expected to arrive at the Canal properly trimmed and with a draft which, when in fresh water, its deepest point of immersion will not exceed either the published TFW Draft, the Maximum Authorized Transit Draft established by the Canal for that particular vessel, or the maximum allowable draft as a mean established by the classification society, whichever is less.

(11) Vessels with drafts exceeding these figures, when in Miraflores Lake, are subject to denial of transit. Northbound vessels found by actual reading to be overdraft would be required to turn around and proceed back to sea, and the transit would be considered completed. Southbound vessels will be held in the Gatun Anchorage. The transit will be reinitiated only after the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, considers that it is safe to proceed.

(12) Masters of vessels are reminded that personnel from transiting vessels are not permitted to climb or hang over the side of the vessel from ladders or boatswain's chairs while the vessel is in the lock chamber. Personnel are prohibited from disembarking onto the lock walls at any time for any purpose, except as allowed in Section 2.29 of this manual (Embarking or Disembarking during Transit). Draft readings are obtained from locks personnel through the pilot. g. Potential Seasonal Draft Restrictions (1) In the event of an unusually dry season (nominally, 1 out of 10 years) draft restrictions might become necessary.

During the rainy season (from May to December), Gatun Lake and Madden Lake, the upstream reservoir for the Canal and the municipal water supply of Panama City, are filled to capacity. During the dry season (from December to May), the Madden Lake reserve is drawn off to keep Gatun Lake at an optimum level. In an unusually dry season, the Madden Lake reserve is exhausted and the Gatun Lake level continues to decrease. As the Gatun Lake level is depleted below 81.5 feet (24.84 m), it becomes necessary to reduce the maximum allowable draft to preserve the safe navigation margin. The reductions are made

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FIGURE 1 - Limiting Drafts Due to Bilge Radius Contacting Chamber Batters

in 6-inch (15.24 cm) decrements, with three-week advance notice when possible, based on computer-assisted lake level and precipitation forecasts made by the Authority's hydrologists and meteorologists. Ships already loaded to a prevailing draft limitation at the time of promulgation of a new draft restriction are waived for transit, subject to overriding safety considerations. Ships loading after promulgation of a new draft restriction are held to a tolerance of not more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) above that restriction and may be required to trim or off-load the ship to achieve a safe transit draft.

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h. Release from Liability (1) Masters of vessels will, prior to transit, be required to execute a form undertaking to release the Authority from liability in case of accident and to indemnify the Authority for damages sustained in the following instances: (a) When a vessel transits at less than the minimum drafts established in paragraph 2.f, has a list in excess of three degrees, or is so loaded or trimmed that maneuverability is adversely affected. (b) When a vessel has protrusions. (c) When visibility from the vessel’s navigation bridge presents a hazard, as determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager. (See Section 4.) (d) When the vessel's chocks, bitts or other equipment does not meet Canal requirements as determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager. (See Section 8.) (e) When a vessel transits on a one-time delivery basis with extreme beam exceeding 106 feet (32.31 m).

(2) Pilots or boarding officers are requested to have the master of the vessel sign Form 4323, “Undertaking to Release and Indemnify”, prior to docking vessels in Balboa, Cristobal and Rodman Piers when such vessels are exceeding the allowable drafts shown in Tables II, III and IV, or when a vessel is to be berthed on a pier that has inadequate or absent fendering and/or lighting.

(3) A refusal to sign such release may result in a delay of transit.

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BERTH

USABLE LENGTH

6

AB

742 ft 226.21 m

7

ABCD

DOCK

8 13 14

AB

15

AB

16 17

1,050 ft 320.12 m 470 ft 143.29 m 280 ft 85.37 m 1,054 ft 321.22 m 900 ft 274.39 m 1,100 ft 335.37 m 1,100 ft 335.37 m

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MAXIMUM WATER DRAFT

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF SHIP

32’ 08” 10.00 m

31’ 08” 9.64 m

600 ft 182.92 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / DRY & LIQUID BULK / PASSENGER / CAR CARRIER

AB:33’ 01” 10.08 m CD:32’ 06” 9.90 m 30’ 02” 9.19 m 20’ 00” 6.10 m 42’ 06” 13.00 m 42’ 06” 13.00 m 52’ 05” 16.00 m 52’ 05” 16.00 m

AB: 32’ 01” 9.78 m CD: 31’ 06” 9.60 m 29’ 02” 8.89 m 19’ 00” 5.80 m 41’ 06” 12.70 m 41’ 06” 12.70 m 51’ 06” 15.70 m 51’ 06” 15.70 m

850 ft 259.14 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER/ DRY & LIQUID BULK / PASSENGER / CAR CARRIER

DEPTH

530 ft 161.59 m 220 ft 67.07 m 954 ft 290.85 m 800 ft 243.90 m 1,000 ft 304.88 m 1,000 ft 304.88 m

TABLE II - Depths and Drafts in Balboa

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Pier Length Area True No. Heading

Berth

Total Pier Length

Depth MLWS

Usable Length

Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet 1

Approach to Pier 1

Max. S W Draft MLWS

Meters

Feet

40’00”

12.19

39’00”

11.89

Maximum Length of Ship at Maximum Draft

Height Above Low Water (MLWS)

Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters

2

232q

Pier 1 – North C

704

215

400

122

30’06”

9.29

29’06”

8.99

550

168

25’ 4”

7.72

2

232q

Pier 1 – North D

704

215

562

171

30’06”

9.29

29’06”

8.99

712

217

25’ 4”

7.72

3

232q

215

625

191

34’06”

10.51

33’06”

10.21

775

236

25’ 4”

7.72

4-5

232q

Pier 1 – South 704 A&B Approach to Pier 2

35’00”

10.67

34’00”

10.36

6

232q Pier 2 – North C & D 704

215

630

192

29’06”

8.98

28’06”

8.68

775

230

25’ 4”

7.72

7

232q

Pier 2 – South A

704

215

450

137

26’00”

7.91

25’00”

7.61

550

168

25’ 4”

7.72

7

232q

Pier 2 – South B

704

215

650

198

26’00”

7.91

25’00”

7.61

750

229

25’ 4”

7.72

TABLE III: Rodman Piers Draft Limitations

Notes: 1. ACP

under keel clearance is 1 foot.

2. Tables II information provided by Panama Ports Company on June 17, 2007.

3. Table III information provided by Parque Industrial Marítimo de Panamá, S. A. on April 20, 2008.

4. Piers on Areas No. 2, 3, 6 and 7; has no beam limitations and can be use for loading or discharging fuel or stores.

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USABLE LENGTH

DEPTH

1030 ft 313.94 m

41’00” 12.50 m

1030 ft 313.94 m 240 ft 73.20m

41’00” 12.50 m 41’00” 12.50 m

DOCK

BERTH

6

AB

6

CD

6

E

7

AB

977 ft 297.78 m

41’00”” 12.50 m

7

CD

1000 ft 304.80 m

41’00” 12.50 m

7

E

240 ft 73.15 m

41’00” 12.50 m

8

AB

990 ft 301.75 m

41’00” 12.50 m

8

CD

1010 ft 307.84 m

41’00” 12.50 m

8

E

250 ft 76.20 m

41’00” 12.50 m

9

AB

1068 ft 325.53 m

41’00” 12.50 m

423 ft 128.93 m 460 ft 140.20 m 900 ft 274.32 m

41’00” 12.50 m 35’00” 10.36 m 35’00” 8.84 m

10 14 15

16

AB

1070 ft 326.13 m

41’00” 12.50 m

16

CD

1070 ft 326.13 m

41’00” 12.50 m

16

E

458 ft 139.60 m 275 ft 68.58 m

41’00” 12.50 m 29’00” 8.83 m

MINDI

MAXIMUM WATER DRAFT A: 40’00” 12.19 m B: 36’00” 10.97 m 40’00”t 12.19 m 33’00” 10.06 m A: 40’00” 12.19 m B: 39’00” 11.88 m C: 40’00” 12.19 m D: 37’00” 11.27 m 40’00” 12.19 m A: 40’00” 12.19 m B: 36 ft 10.97 m C: 40’00” 12.19 m D: 38’00” 11.58 m 40’00” 12.19 m A: 39’00” 11.88 m B: 37’00” 11.27 m 30’00” 9.14 m 28’00” 8.53 m 29’00” 8.84 m A: 39’ 08” 12.08 m B: 39’ 04” 11.98 m C: 40’00” 12.19 D: 38’00” 11.58 m 40’00” 12.19 m 26’00” 7.92 m

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF SHIP 970 ft 295.66 m 1030 ft 313.94 m 240 ft 73.15 m 920 ft 280.42 m

REMARKS PASSENGERS / RO-RO CARGO PASSENGERS WATER F/M/L OIL / WATER ALL TYPE OF CARGO

1000 ft 304.80 m

ALL TYPE OF CARGO

240 ft 73.15 m

WATER

942 ft 287.12 m

F/M/L OIL / WATER ALL TYPE OF CARGO

955 ft 291.08 m

WATER

250 ft 76.20 m 1036 ft 315.77 m 600 ft 182.88 m 500 ft 152.40 m 700 ft 213.36 m

WATER F/M/L OIL / WATER ALL TYPE OF CARGO F / M / L OIL / WATER ALL TYPE OF CARGO REPAIRS REPAIRS

1000 ft 304.80 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER DRY & LIQUID BULK

1000 ft 304.80 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER DRY & LIQUID BULK

300 ft 91.44 m 300 ft 91.62 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER EXPLOSIVE CARGO

TABLE IV - Depths and Drafts in Cristobal NOTE: Between Docks 6 CD – 7 AB, 7 CD – 8 AB and 8 CD – 9 there is a 105 ft beam restriction.

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i. Approval of Plans (1) The plans for new construction or modification for each vessel or class of vessels should be submitted to the Transit Operations Division for review prior to modification or construction. A minimum of two and a maximum of four sets of copies of each drawing should be submitted. The ACP will retain for its records and files a single set of the drawings submitted and will return only up to three sets of copies of the principal drawings submitted. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in delay or denial of transit because of unsuitable or unsafe arrangements.

(2) The numerous constraints affecting the transit schedules of vessels and tows make it important that information provided in advance of the initial transit include the following documents for approval (a minimum of two copies of each drawing must be submitted): x

General Arrangement (indicating deployed boarding facilities, blue steering light and pilot shelters/platforms)

x

Mooring Arrangement (indicating chock/bitt sizes and maximum safe working load/strain capacities)

x

Wheelhouse Arrangement (showing required aids to navigation, such as indicators, wipers, horn controls, radar and others)

x

Visibility Calculations (indicating compliance with ACP visibility requirements of Paragraph 4.e of this Notice)

x

Section Views showing the vessel inside the lock chamber pressed against both center and side walls, indicating clearances of protrusions from lock structures and equipment (for vessels with protrusions – the locks chamber drawing may be downloaded from the Panama Canal web page at http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/notices/All Locks Composite Maximum Clearances Limiting Dimensions.pdf)

For reference, (one copy of each drawing retained for our records): x

Midship Section (or Shell Expansion and bilge radius information, if the Midship Section is not available)

x

Engine room plans

x

International Tonnage Certificate

x

International Load Line Certificate

x

Detailed drawings of chocks and bitts showing sizes and maximum strain capacities, if not indicated in the mooring arrangement.

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This advance information will minimize the possibility that transit might be denied due to noncompliance with Canal regulations. For detailed information, contact the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager (OPT).

(3) Vessels that have had the appropriate plans approved will normally retain such approval unless it is determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager that modifications are necessary to ensure safe transit.

(4) The Transit Operations Division accepts electronic drawing submittals via e-mail or by regular mail in diskettes.

(5) The drawings are to be saved in a format type, which minimizes file size and is readable by or compatible with AUTOCAD2002. All drawing and letter files comprising the submittal are to be zipped together into one zip file using the WinZip file compression software.

Please note that our e-mail system limits attachment size to less than 1.5MB. (6) After review, the submittals will be stamped electronically and returned via e-mail, zipped. In this manner the recipient has better control of the number of prints needed for their internal distribution.

(7) Additionally, for the purpose of admeasurement, vessels transiting the Canal for the first time shall present an International Tonnage Certificate (69) (ITC 69) or a substitute document deemed acceptable by the Authority, based on a system substantially similar to the one adopted by the aforementioned agreement. These vessels shall provide plans, classification certificates and documents with information stating the Total Volume of the vessel or sufficient information to the Admeasurement and Billing Unit (OPTC-A) to determine this volume through mathematical calculations. Please refer to Agreement No.2, Article 5 of the “Maritime Regulations for the Operations of the Panama Canal�, which may be downloaded from: x

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/regulations/

x

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/legal/reglamentos/acuerdo2-eng.pdf.

There is no charge for ACP admeasurement calculations if the 'ITC 69' values submitted are confirmed. If 'ITC 69' values are not confirmed the vessel will have to be admeasured and the ACP will assess appropriate charges.

Prior to transit, one copy of the following drawings/documents are to be submitted to the Admeasurement and Billing Unit (OPTC-A) for reference and returned after Admeasurement calculations are completed: x

Lines Plan (or offsets table, if Lines not available)

x

Midship Section (or Shell Expansion and bilge radius info, if Midship not available)

x

General Arrangement

x

Capacity Plan

x

International Tonnage Certificate

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x

International Load Line Certificate

x

Suez Tonnage Certificate (if it has one)

j. Denial of Transit Any vessel may be denied passage through the Canal when the character or condition of the cargo, hull or machinery is such as to endanger Canal structures, or which might render the vessel liable to obstruct the waterway, or whose draft at any part of the vessel exceeds the maximum allowable draft as designated from time to time by the Canal Authority. Other specific circumstances under which a vessel shall be denied transit are: (1) When the vessel's maximum point of immersion exceeds its maximum authorized draft as determined by its bilge keel radius.

(2) When the vessel's maximum point of immersion exceeds the published TFW maximum draft then in effect.

(3) When the vessel’s mean draft exceeds the maximum allowable mean draft as provided by the most current Load Line Certificate.

(4) When the length overall, including bulbous bow, exceeds the length stated in Section 3.2.a of this Section.

(5) When the maximum width or extreme beam exceeds the width stated in Section 3.2.b of this Section by any amount unless the vessel was approved for regular transit prior to March 10, 1981.

(6) When a vessel has protrusions, which will interfere with the safe transit of the vessel or present a hazard to Canal structures as determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager.

(7) When the vessel has a list of ten degrees or more.

(8) When visibility from the navigation bridge of a vessel does not meet minimum requirements as stated in Section 4.d and/or when in the judgment of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager transit would present an extreme hazard.

(9) Vessels whose list, trim or handling characteristics are such as to endanger themselves, ACP appurtenances and/or a third party, may have such further limitations placed on them as the Canal Authority deems necessary to insure reasonable safety. k. Vessel Should Be Able to Relay at the Locks Due to the increase in numbers and size of transiting vessels, relay lockage procedures have become the norm. This lockage procedure involves mooring to the lock wall inside the lock chamber; casting off all locks locomotives and receiving a different set of locks locomotives to continue the lockage. During this process, the affected vessel is subject to the vagaries of the wind and any associated lockage currents, and may contact the lock wall. Such contact may involve heeling of the vessel, which would bring the hull shell plating and any protrusions thereto, closer to the locomotives at the very time the locomotive must pass down the length of the vessel. Measures must be taken to ensure the safety of the vessel, locks equipment and their operators. To that end, all new vessels must maintain a 14

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minimum clearance of 3.3 feet (one meter) between any locks equipment and any protrusions extending beyond the vertical plane of the hull shell plating at the waterline.

Additionally, any vessel with windows, port lights, doors, side ports or other critical appurtenances below a level of 42.2 feet (12.9 m) above the waterline at transit draft must take measures to ensure its protection in case the vessel contacts the lock wall.

3. Requirement for Pilot Platforms and Shelters on Certain Vessels a. As required by the ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 64, suitable platforms and shelters must be provided by certain vessels for assisting pilots. Based on current operating experience, the following vessels with a length of 900 feet (274.32 m) overall or more may require two or more pilots when transiting the locks of the Canal. Control pilots will position assisting pilots where they can best contribute to vessel control, which may be at any of the existing pilot platform locations: (1) Vessels with the bridge in the extreme after part of the vessel (assisting pilot platforms will be forward).

(2) Vessels with the bridge in the extreme forepart of the vessel (assisting pilot platforms will be aft).

(3) This requirement also applies to container vessel with a length of 700 feet (213.36 m) overall or more. b. Platforms must afford suitable shelter to protect assisting pilots from rain and sun. Figure 2 is a sketch of a simplified pilot platform acceptable to the Authority. c. Each platform is to be erected directly over the furthest point forward of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside of the vertical plane of the shell plating. For vessels where the bridge is located forward, these pilot platform shelters will be required to be erected directly over that position which is the furthest point aft of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside surface of the vertical plane of the shell plating. d. In addition, all vessels whose extreme beam is 80 feet (24.38 m) or more are required to provide bridge wing shelter platforms for the protection of control pilots at Conning Positions No. 4 and 5. Figure 3 is a sketch of a bridge wing shelter platform acceptable to the Authority. Alternate arrangements, including portable shelters, which provide equivalent or better protection and visibility, may be acceptable. e. The awning indicated in the sketches in Figures 2 and 3 of this section is to be made of suitable material to provide shelter from the sun and rain. The deck of pilot platforms shall be made of wood or other material with non-skid surface, sufficient to dry footing at all times. Overhead awning should be rigged to avoid spilling water inside the framework of the shelter during rain.

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f. Further inquiries on this subject should be directed to the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager.

FIGURE 2 – Pilot Platforms and Shelters

Pilot platforms and shelters may be required on vessels with an overall length of 900 feet (274.32 m) or more and on container vessel with an overall length of 700 feet (213.36 m) or more.

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FIGURE 3 - Pilot Platforms and Shelters

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4. Navigation Bridge Features Required of Transiting Vessels a. Authority - The following vessel bridge design rules are issued under authority of the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 29, 50, and 61 to 64. Vessels not meeting the requirements of these rules after January 1, 1980, may, at the discretion of the Canal Authority, be allowed to transit after execution of an undertaking and release form. This undertaking and release form is to be made on behalf of the owners, operators, master and all other persons having an interest in the vessel and shall provide that in case of damage of any sort proximately resulting from non-compliance with these rules, the Canal will be released from any liability and will be indemnified for any damage or expense incurred. b. Wheelhouse - Wheelhouse windows shall be: (1) Of sufficient size and number to provide a clear view.

(2) Of clear safety glass. Tinted windows must be removable.

(3) Arranged so as to include a center window.

(4) Equipped with an efficient, mechanically, operated rain wiper blade on the window at the normal bridge Conning Position 1. In the case of vessels with a center crane or other type of obstruction, blade type wipers shall be located on the windows at normal bridge Conning Positions 2 and 3. c. Bridge Wings - Bridge wings shall extend to the maximum beam of the vessel and shall provide a clear, unobstructed passage along their forward portions from the wheelhouse doors to the extreme ends of the bridge wings. If it is impossible to extend these bridge wings the full breadth of the vessel, they shall extend as far as possible and swing-out or portable platforms shall be provided as follows: (1) Extending to the maximum beam of the vessel.

(2) Of adequate size, strength and rigidity to hold two persons.

(3) Equipped with horizontal safety handrails and a toe board around the deck, 4-inches high minimum.

(4) Platforms shall be safe and secure and maintained in good condition. d. Normal Conning Positions (see Figure 4) (1) Conning Position 1 is located directly behind and close to the forward center wheelhouse window.

(2) Conning Position 2 is located to port of Conning Position 1 directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead.

(3) Conning Position 3 is located to starboard of Conning Position 1, directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead.

(4) Conning Position 4 is located at the extreme end of the port bridge wing and must provide a clear and unobstructed view fore and aft of the vessel's port side.

(5) Conning Position 5 is located at the extreme end of the starboard bridge wing and must provide a clear and unobstructed view fore and aft of the vessel's starboard side.

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(6) No equipment or instrumentation shall block the close approach to the forward windows and the forward and after portions of the bridge wing ends. Inset navigation lights fitted on the bridge wing ends are unacceptable, as they block the pilot’s close approach to these areas. Bridge wing controls shall be positioned so that the operator does not interfere with the pilot's visibility.

Note: Vessels with enclosed bridge wings must provide a means for the pilot to have a clear and unobstructed view of the vessel sides as required by paragraphs 3.4.d (4) and (5) above. This may require an opening type window to be fitted on the outboard bulkhead of each bridge wing to allow the pilot to view the waterline all along the side of the vessel; or, when catwalks are fitted that extend to the maximum beam of the vessel, a 7 feet (2.134 m) high by 3 feet (0.915 m) wide door should be provided on the outboard bulkhead of each bridge wing in order to allow the pilot to step out onto the catwalk and look over the railing to view the waterline all along the side of the vessel.

FIGURE 4 - Normal Conning Positions

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e. Panama Canal Minimum Visibility Requirements (1) Vessels transiting the Panama Canal must comply with the following navigation bridge minimum visibility requirements: (a) If the vessel is laden, the view of the water surface from any conning position in the navigation bridge shall not be obscured by more than one (1) ship length forward of the bow, under all conditions of draft and trim.

NOTE: Vessels billed at the laden rate are considered laden for the purposes of this requirement. (b) If the vessel is in ballast (not laden), the view of the water surface from any conning position in the navigation bridge shall not be obscured by more than one and one-half (1.5) ship lengths forward of the bow, under all conditions of draft and trim. (c) If the visibility from normal conning positions is obscured by cargo gear or other permanent obstructions forward of the beam, the total arc of obstructed visibility from Conning Position 1 shall not exceed 15 degrees. (d) The side hull plating at the vessel's waterline, fore and aft, shall be visible from bridge wing conning positions. (e) Vessels shall be required to execute an Undertaking and Release if visibility from the bridge is considered by the Canal Authority to present a hazard.

(2) Under an ongoing test, which began January 30, 2000, container vessel may be allowed to transit while not in compliance with the visibility requirements in Subsection 4.e(1) above, provided they comply with all of the following requirements and conditions: (a) Must be 700 feet (213.36m) or more in length. (b) Must have clear visibility forward; therefore, should not be equipped with centerline cranes or cargo gear, which in any way obstruct forward visibility. (c) The view of the water surface from conning position No.1 shall not be obscured by more than two (2) ship lengths, or 500 meters, whichever is less, forward of the bow to 10° on either side, under all conditions of draft, trim and deck cargo. (d) Must have installed, prior to transit, the pilot shelter platforms as required in Article 64 of the “Maritime Regulations for the Operations of the Panama Canal.” (e) Must be equipped with an operational bow thruster, otherwise it may, at pilot request, be assigned and charged for an additional tug through the Culebra Cut . (f) Must notify the ACP of their voluntary request to “Exceed ACP Visibility.” This notification, which may be included in the remarks section of the ETA message, must be received at least 48 hours prior to arrival stating that they “Exceed ACP Visibility.” (g) Incur a service charge in the amount of $2,500 to cover the costs resulting from the assignment of additional resources provided adequate notification, as stated in paragraph f, has taken place. If notification is not received at least 48 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival, the service charge will be $6,500.

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(h) Vessels failing to meet ACP visibility requirements that nonetheless qualify for this test, but for which notification was not received as required in paragraph (f) above, may be subject to delays and additional charges as well as the $6,500 service charge. (i) Requests to modify previous ETA messages, which would change the “Exceed ACP Visibility” status of the vessel, will only be allowed, with no service charge assessed, if notification is received 48 hours prior to arrival.

(3) All vessels that arrive for transit not in compliance with the Panama Canal visibility requirements as outlined above are subject to the conditions outlined in paragraph 4.a of this Section, as well as the conditions and service charges stated in paragraph (g) on page 20. Any denial of transit or transit delays experienced due to non-compliance of the above or any other non-compliance will not be considered as an acceptable justification for claims from vessels for delays in navigation, in accordance with Article 6 of the “Maritime Regulations for the Operations of the Panama Canal.”

NOTE: Vessel owners are encouraged to raise the height of the navigation bridge of their existing vessels and to have new vessels designed and built with higher navigation bridges so as to provide navigators the best possible visibility. f. Indicators - All vessels over 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall be provided with: (1) Rudder angle indicators as follows: (a) On vessels less than 80 feet (24.38 m) in beam, at least one of such design and placement that it can be easily read by day or night from all normal conning positions and from the steering station. (b) On vessels 80 feet (24.38 m) or more in beam, at least one inside the wheelhouse and one on each bridge wing, of such design and placement so that at least one can be easily read by day or night from each conning position and from the steering station. (c) They shall show in degrees clearly and accurately the position and direction of the rudder or rudders. It shall be noted that indicators located aft of the conning positions will not be considered as meeting this requirement. Overhead rudder angle indicators located behind the pilot’s conning positions are not acceptable. Rudder angle indicators mounted on overhead panels should be located as close to the forward bulkhead as possible for most efficient viewing by the pilot.

(2) Propeller revolution tachometer indicators as follows: (a) On vessels less than 80 feet (24.38 m) in beam, at least one for each propeller, of such design as to be easily read by day or night from all normal conning positions. (b) On vessels 80 feet (24.38 m) or more in beam, at least one for each propeller located inside the wheelhouse and one for each propeller located on each bridge wing, of such design and placement so that at least one can be easily read by day or night from each conning position. (c) Indicators shall show revolutions per minute clearly and shall accurately indicate the direction of the propeller or propellers. It shall be noted that indicators located aft of the conning positions will not be considered as meeting this requirement.

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(3) Controllable pitch propeller indicators as follows: (a) On vessels less than 80 feet (24.38 m) in beam, at least one for each propeller, of such design as to be easily read by day or night from all normal conning positions. (b) On vessels 80 feet (24.38 m) or more in beam, at least one for each propeller located inside the wheelhouse and one for each propeller located on each bridge wing, of such design and placement so that at least one can be easily read by day or night from each conning position.

(4) Indicators must be operational: Vessels with missing or broken indicators may expect transit delays. g. Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio - Every power-driven vessel of 300 gross tons or over, every power-driven vessel of 100 gross tons or over carrying one or more passengers for hire, and every commercial towing vessel of 26 feet (7.92 m) in length or over shall be equipped with at least one VHF transceiver as follows: (1) Must be operable from the navigational bridge and located near Conning Position 1.

(2) Must be equipped with International Channels 12 (156.00 MHz), 13 (156.650 MHz) and 16 (156.800 MHz). h. Whistle Controls - Vessels shall be provided with whistle controls as follows: (1) On all vessels, one within easy reach on the navigational bridge from Conning Positions 1, 2 and 3, as described in paragraph 4.d of this Section, preferably on the forward bulkhead.

(2) If the beam of the vessel is over 49.2 feet (15 m), additional controls shall be provided within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the extreme end of bridge wings at Conning Positions 4 and 5.

(3) Controls shall make it possible to regulate precisely any required whistle signal. i. Steering Light (1) All vessels over 328 feet (100 m) in length shall have installed, at or near the stem, a steering range equipped with a fixed blue light which shall be clearly visible from the bridge along the centerline. The height of the light is to be as close as possible to the height of eye level on the bridge. If said range and light so placed would be partially or completely obscured from Conning Position 1, then two such ranges and lights must be installed ahead of Conning Positions 2 and 3. The wheelhouse position directly aft of the steering lights shall be marked with a small labeled plaque on the window sill which can be located in the dark by feel.

(2) Naval or military vessels exempted from the requirements of 72 COLREGS (see ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 108) shall also be exempted from the requirements of this article.

(3) The light required shall be capable of being illuminated and extinguished by a suitable rheostat or control switch located either on the navigation bridge or forecastle deck, or both.

(4) The use of this steering light shall be at the discretion of the Canal pilot who has control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.

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j. Bow/Stern Thrusters - Vessels equipped with bow/stern thrusters should provide controls located at the extreme ends of the bridge wings, as well as inside the wheelhouse. k. Compass (1) Ships of 150 gross tonnage (ITC69) and over shall be fitted with a standard magnetic compass and with a steering compass unless the information provided by the standard compass is made available and is clearly readable by the helmsman at Conning Position 1.

Means must be available for taking bearings, as nearly as practicable over an arc of the horizon of 360o. Residual deviation of the magnetic compass must be verified to be less than 7 degrees by swinging the vessel on various headings. Such verification by a recognized calibration authority must have been accomplished, and an accurate deviation table issued, within the previous 12-month period. If necessary, the compass must be adjusted to reduce the observed deviation to less than 7 degrees. Calibration cards issued and signed by the master will be accepted as long as the deviation is less than 6 degrees.

Ships of less than 150 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a steering compass and have means for taking bearings.

(2) Ships of 500 gross tons (ITC69) and over shall be fitted with a gyro compass. The master gyro compass or a gyro repeater shall be clearly readable by the helmsman from the main conning position. On ships of 1,600 gross tonnage (ITC69) and over, a gyro repeater or gyro repeaters shall be provided and shall be suitably placed for taking bearings as nearly as practicable over an arc of the horizon of 360o. A gyro repeater shall be provided which shall be readily visible and useable by the pilot from Conning Position 1. Maximum residual steady state gyro error shall not exceed 2o. The maximum divergence in reading between the master compass and repeaters under all operational conditions should not exceed plus or minus 0.5o.

(3) Vessels not in full compliance with these requirements should expect transit delays during periods of fog or inclement weather, a common occurrence in the Republic of Panama coincidental with the rainy season (May to December).

NOTE: The ACP now requires that whenever a magnetic compass is calibrated or repaired in Panama Canal waters, the vessel’s master must sign the ACP boarding officer’s inspection checklist, corroborating that the magnetic compass was serviced using the appropriate procedures and that the equipment is in proper working order for the transit. A compass deviation card issued in Panama Canal waters without the corroborating signature of the master will not be accepted as valid and will be considered as a vessel deficiency. l. Course Recorders - Vessels fitted with devices for recording engine orders and responses, movement of the rudders and changes in the ship's heading shall have them operating while navigating in Canal waters. m. Bridge Wing Spotlights - A spotlight or searchlight capable of illuminating the side of the vessel at the waterline is required to be fitted at the extreme end of each bridge wing on all vessels whose maximum beam is 98.4 feet (30 m) and over. For all vessels, such lights should preferably be hinged type located on the after portion of the bridge wing to allow them to be swung out of the way behind the bridge wing, when not in use, or mounted below the bulwark if fitted forward. The normal work position of the pilot on the bridge wing is at

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the forward outboard corner where he can look forward and down, as well as over the side and aft. Lights, bearing repeaters and other equipment must not interfere with the pilot's ability to do that. n. Radar (1) Ships of 500 gross tonnage (ITC69) and over shall be fitted with a properly functioning radar installation.

(2) Ships of 10,000 gross tonnage (ITC69) and over shall be fitted with two properly functioning radar installations, each capable of being operated simultaneously with and independently of the other. o. Main Propulsion Systems (1) Notwithstanding that the propulsion is controlled from the bridge or the engine room, the maximum allowable response time ahead or astern for transiting vessels shall be 10 seconds or less.

(2) Vessels having main engines arranged for air starting, shall have enough starting air capacity to produce twelve consecutives starts for reversible main engines and six consecutives starts for non-reversible main engines without recharging the air containers.

(3) Vessels having main engines arranged for air starting, shall have at least two air compressors, capable of charging the main air containers in no more than 60 minutes to the requirements of Section 4, part o.2.

(4) Where remote control of propulsion machinery is provided, the remote control of propulsion machinery shall be in good operating conditions.

(5) In the event of failure in any part of the automatic or remote control systems, it shall be possible for the propulsion machinery to be controlled from a local position.

(6) At least two independent means shall be provided for communicating orders from navigation bridge to the position in the machinery space or in the control room from which the engines are normally controlled: one of these shall be an engine room telegraph which provides visual indication of the orders and responses both in the machinery space and on the navigation bridge.

(7) Where remote control of propulsion machinery from the navigation bridge is provided, an alarm on the navigation bridge and in the machinery space must indicate when a low starting air pressure condition exist. This alarm shall be set at a level to permit further main engine starting operations.

(8) Internal combustion engines intended for the propulsion of the ship shall have their external high-pressure fuel delivery lines between the high-pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors, protected with a jacketed piping system capable of containing fuel from a highpressure line failure. A jacketed pipe incorporates an outer pipe into which the high-pressure fuel pipe is placed, forming a permanent assembly.

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p. Use of Automatic Identification System (AIS) The ACP has implemented mandatory carriage of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) in Panama Canal waters. In order to be accepted for transit through the Panama Canal, all vessels over 300 gross tons or over 20 meters LOA must be equipped with an AIS transponder that meets the standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

With regard to combined and multiple units (tug-and-tows), only the tug will be required to be equipped with an AIS transponder.

Shipboard AIS transponders shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The AIS system installed onboard ships shall be Class A AIS shipborne equipment according to IMO MSC 74 (69) Annex 3, “Recommendation on Performance Standards for a Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)”, as amended.

(2) The AIS equipment shall be type-approved according to standard IEC 61993-2. The Panama Canal Authority may require presentation of the type approval document. Some transponders have old firmware versions, which will not function properly. The make and model of these units, however, may be the same as those of the newer type-approved version. Normally, this condition can be corrected by installation of a newer firmware version in the AIS equipment and obtaining the type approval papers.

(3) The AIS equipment shall be installed according to IMO "Guidelines for Installation of Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS)", including the installation of a Pilot Plug.

The Pilot Plug shall be close to conning position No. 1 on the navigation bridge. This plug shall be labeled "AIS PILOT PLUG", and shall have nearby a USA standard (NEMA 5-15R) 120V, AC, 3-prong power receptacle, to provide power to the pilot's laptop computer. This receptacle shall be connected to emergency power.

The IMO "Guidelines for Installation of Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS)" are available on the web page of the IMO at the following address: http://www.imo.org/includes/blastData.asp/doc_id=2741/227.pdf The ACP has been monitoring the signals sent by ships already fitted with AIS. Some of these signals reveal deficiencies, which would make them unusable for transiting the Panama Canal. The most common deficiencies found so far are: (1) Ship's static data is loaded incorrectly or not present at all. For example, we have seen ships reporting dimensions that are, obviously, incorrect.

(2) Some ships are not transmitting heading information. The connection of the ship's gyro to the AIS is required.

(3) On some ships, although the AIS system seems to be connected to the gyro compass, the heading information we are receiving shows the vessel with a different heading than the actual heading of the vessel.

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shipborne units shall use Message 17 data when received to correct the internal GPS position and use it to broadcast its position.

(5) Incorrect location of the Pilot Plug on the bridge and/or the installation not following IMO’s "Guidelines for Installation of Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS)".

Experience has shown that harnessing today's leading-edge maritime technology reaps a rich harvest of benefits. The Panama Canal Authority has participated extensively in AIS discussions at the IMO, as well as in the technical meetings at IEC and IALA. Shore side AIS stations have been in place for testing since May 2002. The benefits of this satellitebased vessel navigation aid for commercial vessels will apply to all Panama Canal users.

Reduced delays, improved safety, increased security and better logistical management of ship, canal, and dock assets are just some of the benefits of this system, which will generate improvements in efficiency in an increasingly cost-conscious world.

The amendments to Regulation 19, Chapter V, of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 74) replaced the existing subparagraphs .4, .5 and .6 of paragraphs 2.4.2 with a new subparagraph .4 that requires all vessels, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, to have AIS installed not later than their first safety equipment survey conducted between the dates of July 1 and December 31, 2004. Subparagraphs .1, .2, and .3 of paragraph 2.4.2 of this same regulation remain in effect. Passenger ships and Tankers are covered by subparagraphs .1 and .2, respectively. However, the Panama Canal recognizes that not all vessels will have their permanent AIS systems installed until December 31, 2004; therefore, vessels will have the choice of a rental AIS ready vessel tracking portable unit from the ACP. In addition, the Panama Canal will make an exception with older ships that only have 100VAC to 110VAC electrical service available on the bridge, instead of the required 120VAC, as well as with those vessels that have a 2-prong USA standard electrical outlet, instead of the required 3-prong outlet. This lower voltage and type of outlet (NEMA 1-15R) will be acceptable; however, the Canal will not accept vessels with 220-240 VAC electrical service.

Finally, vessels equipped with an AIS system that is not working properly, or it is not programmed properly, will be required to use a rental portable AIS-ready vessel tracking unit for the transit, which will be charged to the vessel. q. Steering Gear (1) All crew members working on the bridge must be familiar with the steering gear switchover procedures and with the use of emergency steering device.

(2) Steering gear controls at the wheelhouse shall provide for the expedite change-over from steering Follow-Up mode to Non Follow-Up mode, within the helmsperson position at the bridge.

(3) In the event of a power failure to any one of the steering gear power units, an audible and visual alarm shall be given on the navigation bridge.

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(4) The main steering gear and rudder stock shall be capable of putting the rudder over from 35o on one side to 35 o on the other side with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and running ahead at maximum ahead service speed and, under the same conditions, from 35 o on either side to 30 o on the other side in not more than 28 seconds.

(5) The auxiliary steering gear should be capable of putting the rudder from 15o on one side to 15 o on the other side in not more than 60 seconds.

(6) Where the auxiliary steering is not provided and the main steering gear comprises of two or more identical power units, for a: (a) Passenger ship, the main steering gear shall be capable of operating the rudder to the requirements of Section 4, part q.4., while any one of the power units is out of operation. (b) Cargo ship, the main steering gear shall be capable of operating the rudder to the requirements of Section 4, part q.4., while all of the power units are in operation.

5. Requirements for Non-Self-Propelled Vessels Non-self-propelled vessels, other than integrated tug-barge combinations, will be accepted only on an individual basis; advance permission for initial transit as a non-self-propelled vessel is required. Displacement of these vessels is limited to 35,000 long tons and the draft requirements of paragraph 2.f of this Section are applicable.

(1) The draft of non-self-propelled barges 550 feet (167.64 m) or more in length may be limited when in the opinion of the Canal Authority such limit is necessary to insure reasonable safety.

(2) Upon arrival, the tug will break up the tow and secure the bridle so no part of it extends below the surface of the water.

(3) Tows should have the capability of anchoring.

(4) All tows will be inspected before being scheduled for transit. For safety reasons and to ensure that important details are not overlooked, inspections will normally be performed in the inner harbor and during day light hours.

(5) Agents, operators and/or owners will be responsible to make any required alterations or additions to equipment or stowage.

(6) Boarding facilities will comply with Regulation No. 17, Chapter V, International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). For tows with freeboards of 30 feet (9 m) or more, this also includes provisions for a nine-meter rig as described in paragraph 10.i(2) of this Section.

(7) There must be a clear passage free of obstructions from the boarding facility to all working areas; otherwise, catwalks with handrails and steps must be provided. Figure 5 is a sketch of a catwalk and ladder acceptable to the Authority.

(8) The working area near chocks and bitts on all dead tows must be clear of obstructions and fitted with safety rails or lines at the vessel's sides.

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(9) Tows must provide a pilot shelter with a clear view forward on the center line, about midway between the bow and stern. This shelter may be permanent or portable, but must protect the pilot from the elements. All tows with beam in excess of 80 feet (24.38 m) shall provide pilot shelters at the extreme beams from which the pilots may readily view the vessel's sides.

(10) Dead tows must be equipped with the chocks and bitts as set forth in the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 59 and 60.

(11) Tows must provide mooring and heaving lines in good condition, and have mooring arrangements and bitts or cleats for securing tugs that do not interfere with those chocks and bitts required for locomotive wires.

(12) All barges will be fitted so that a pusher tug can be secured with its stem held firmly to the centerline of the barge. Pushing tugs are to be equipped with wire cable snubbers and springs.

(13) Barges with poor visibility forward will be assigned additional tug assistance for their transit. The commercial tug may be placed in the notch or on a hawser at the discretion of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager. The determination of what constitutes poor visibility will be made by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager. The suitability of additional commercial tugs used in the transit will also be determined by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager.

(14) Riding crews must be provided in sufficient numbers, as required by the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, to safely handle tugboat lines and boarding ladders, and to assist in mooring. While underway in Canal waters, anchors shall be manned and ready to be dropped in case of emergency.

(15) Agents, operators and owners of dead tows are urged to contact the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, as early as possible, but not later than 48 hours prior to ETA, so that particular requirements essential to planned transits can be met without delay.

6. Vessels Requiring Towing Services a. Vessels arriving at either Panama Canal entrances having a mean draft in excess of the allowable draft under the Load Line Regulations for the tropical zone applicable (as determined by the American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyd’s Register, or other acceptable certifying agency) are required to use the services of one or more ACP tugboats. These towing services will be required in the following Canal areas: (1) From Buoys 1 and 2 in the Pacific entrance channel to Gamboa Reach, and vice versa.

(2) From the north end of Gatun Locks to Buoy 3 in the Atlantic Entrance Channel, and vice versa. b. In cases where the overdraft is negligible, the assignment of one or more towboats may be waived at the discretion of the Canal Operations Captain or his designee.

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c. The following conditions require that vessels be towed through the entire Canal, and the masters shall report these conditions and request the towing services: (1) Vessels without mechanical motive power; (2) Vessels with disabled machinery or bad steering, and (3) Vessels liable to become unmanageable for any other reason. d. In addition, ACP authorities may require vessels to make use of one or more towboats through Gaillard Cut, on the approaches to the locks, or in any other part of the Canal, when, in their judgment, such action is necessary to ensure reasonable safety to the vessel and/or the Canal and its appurtenances. e. The towing services in all of the above cases shall be chargeable to the vessel.

7. Deckload Cargo a. As provided in the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 72 and 73, a vessel carrying a deck load shall have it so stowed as to be sufficiently clear to provide safe working space around all chocks, bitts, and other gear used in transiting and so arranged as to not obstruct any direct lead from chock to bitts. b. Deck cargo shall be so stowed to provide safe passage to and from necessary working areas. If access to working spaces is necessary over a deck load, as with lumber, a catwalk will normally be required, unless a leveled, continuous surface free of encumbrances such as lashings is already provided. When catwalks are required they shall be at least 3 feet (0.9144 m) in width and provided with adequate guard rails. Where the deck cargo is sufficiently level for gangway purposes without a catwalk, the guard rails, or life lines, spaced not more than 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart vertically, must be provided on each side of the deck cargo to a height of at least 4 feet (1.20 m) above the cargo. c. If deck access is provided on deck adjacent to deck cargo, a leveled continuous passage at least 3 feet (0.915 m) in width shall be provided. This access shall be unencumbered by shoring, lashings or other obstacles deemed hazardous to normal passage. Height over passageway may not be less than 7 feet (2.134 m). d. When personnel are required to traverse over deck cargo, ladders adequate for safe access must be provided between the deck and top of deck cargo. Such ladder must be provided with guardrails or safety lines as previously described for catwalks. e. Deck cargo shall be stowed securely to prevent any shifting or displacement during access to working spaces by personnel. f. Vessels may transit with deck cargo protruding over one side only, not to exceed 15 feet (4.572 m); but the maximum beam, including protrusions, must not exceed 85 feet (25.90 m). g. An adequate bulwark or railing shall be provided between deck cargo and the ship's side.

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h. All sharp edges and projections on deck cargo adjacent to normal accesses shall be adequately protected to prevent injury to personnel. i. Sufficient lighting shall be provided by the vessel to illuminate deck accesses and working spaces during hours of darkness. j. Figure 5 shows sketches of a catwalk and ladder acceptable to the Authority.

FIGURE 5 - Catwalk and Ladder Sketches

8. Construction, Number and Location of Chocks and Bitts a. A vessel passing through the locks shall normally be assisted by electric locomotives using steel towing wires. At the discretion of the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, certain vessels, usually those under 125 feet (38.10 m) in length, may be handled with their own lines either against the lock wall or from both walls in the center of the chamber. Vessels transiting the Canal are required to have chocks and bitts as follows: (1) All chocks for towing wires shall be of heavy closed construction and shall have a convex bearing surface with a radius of not less than 7 inches (180 mm). The convex surface shall extend so that a wire from the bitt, or from the locks locomotive through the chock, shall be tangent to the 7 inches (180 mm) radius at any angle up to 90 degrees with respect to a straight line through the chock.

(2) No part of the vessel which may be contacted by the towing wires, at any angle, shall have less than a 7-inch (180 mm) radius.

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(3) Chocks designated as single chocks shall have a throat opening of not less than 100 square inches (650 square cm) in area — preferred dimensions are 12 x 9 inches (305 mm x 230 mm) — and shall be capable of withstanding a strain of 100,000 pounds (45,360 kg) on a towing wire from any direction.

(4) Chocks designated as double chocks shall have a throat opening of not less than 140 square inches (900 square cm) in area — preferred dimensions are 14 x 10 inches (355 mm x 255 mm) — and shall be capable of withstanding a strain of 140,000 pounds (64,000 kg) on the towing wires from any direction.

(5) Use of existing roller chocks is permissible provided they are not less than 49 feet (15 m) above the waterline at the vessel's maximum Panama Canal draft and provided they are in good condition, meet all of the requirements for solid chocks as specified in paragraphs 3.8.a(1), 3.8.a(2), 3.8.a(3) and 3.8.a(4) of this section, as the case may be, and are so fitted that transition from the rollers to the chock body will prevent damage to towing wires.

However, roller chocks are not accepted in plans of new constructions which are submitted for approval as per paragraph 2.i of this Section.

(6) Each single chock shall have an accompanying bitt — preferred diameter of 14 inches (356 mm) –– capable of withstanding the stress caused by a load of 100,000 pounds (45,360 kg).

(7) Each double chock located at the stem and the stern, in accordance with paragraph 8.a(8) of this section, shall have two pairs of accompanying heavy bitts with each bitt of each pair — preferred diameter of 16 inches (406 mm) –– capable of withstanding the stress caused by a load of 140,000 pounds (64,000 kg). Other double chocks shall have a pair of accompanying heavy bitts with each bitt capable of withstanding a strain of 140,000 pounds (64,000 kg).

(8) All vessels, except those not requiring locomotives, shall be fitted with a double chock set athwartships right in the stem and another double chock set athwartships right in the stern, except that on vessels of less than 75 feet (22.86 m) in beam, two single chocks may be substituted for each double chock required by this subsection; on vessels of over 75 feet (22.86 m) in beam two double chocks may be substituted. If such substitution is made, the chocks shall be placed port and starboard not more than 8 feet (2.5 m) abaft the stem or 10 feet (3 m) forward of the stern, provided that these chocks are not more than 10 feet (3 m) from the center line of the vessel.

(9) Vessels under 200 feet (60.96 m) in length and less than 50 feet (15.24 m) in beam shall have a double chock or two single chocks at the stem and stern. If the vessel is equipped with the two single chocks they shall be placed, port and starboard, not more than 8 feet (2.5 m) abaft the stem or 10 feet (3 m) forward of the stern, and not more than 10 feet (3 m) off the center line (see Figure 6).

(10) Vessels from 200 up to 400 feet (60.96 m to 121.92 m) in length and not exceeding 75 feet (22.86 m) in beam shall have a double chock at the stem and at the stern or two single chocks at the bow and stern, port and starboard, not more than 8 feet (2.5 m) abaft the stem or 10 feet (3 m) forward of the stern and not more than 10 feet (3 m) off the center line and shall have two additional single chocks, port and starboard, 30 to 50 feet (9 to 16 m) abaft the stem and 30 to 50 feet (9 to 16 m) forward of the stern (see Figure 6).

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(11) Vessels from 400 up to 570 feet (121.92 m to 173.74 m) long and not more than 75 feet (22.86 m) in beam shall have a double chock at the stem and stern or two single chocks at the bow and stern, port and starboard, not more than 8 feet (2.5 m) abaft the stem or 10 feet (3 m) forward of the stern and not more than 10 feet (3 m) off the center line. In addition, these vessels shall have a double chock, port and starboard, 40 to 50 feet (12 m to 16 m) abaft the stem, a single chock port and starboard, 80 to 90 feet (24 m to 28 m) abaft the stem, and a single chock, port and starboard, 40 to 50 feet (12 m to 16 m) forward of the stern (see Figure 6).

(12) Vessels over 570 feet (173.74 m) long or 75 feet (22.86 m) in beam or over shall have a double chock at the stem and stern or two double chocks at the bow and stern, port and starboard, not more than 8 feet (2.5 m) abaft the stem or 10 feet (3 m) forward of the stern and not more than 10 feet (3 m) off the center line. In addition, these vessels shall have a double chock, port and starboard, 40 to 50 feet (12 to 16 m) abaft the stem; a single chock, port and starboard, 80 to 90 feet (24 to 28 m) abaft the stem; a double chock, port and starboard, 40 to 50 feet (12 to 16 m) forward of the stern and a single chock, port and starboard, 80 to 90 feet (24 to 28 m) forward of the stern. On vessels over 900 feet (274.32 m) in length with maximum beam of 91 feet or more extending to the stern, the double chocks required on port and starboard, 40 to 50 feet (12 to 16 m) forward of the stern, shall be located no less than 42.65 feet (13 m) above the waterline at the maximum Panama Canal fresh water draft of the vessel.

(13) All vessels with a maximum beam of 91 feet (27.73 m) or more, in addition to the double chock at the stern, which is required by paragraph 8.a (12) above, shall have two single chocks on the stern. One chock shall be to port of the centerline and one chock shall be to starboard of the centerline. The single chocks shall be symmetrically spaced not less than 10 feet (3 m) nor more than 20 feet (6 m) from the centerline.

(14) Vessels with large flared bows, pronounced counters astern or unusually high freeboard, such as container vessels or vehicle carriers, will be required to provide single closed chocks located further aft than those required in paragraph 8.a(12) of this Section for correct positioning of assisting tugs, or may be required to fit recessed tug bollards into the hull so that tugs can work without coming in contact with the bow flare or without requiring extra long lines and/or inefficient leads (see Figure 6).

(15) Where recessed hull bitts are installed in the hull, they shall be installed not less than 12 feet (3.7 m) and not more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above the vessel's waterline. Vessels that have an appreciable variation in draft may be required to install two sets of recessed hull bitts so that one bitt is located over the other bitt. Also, the recessed hull bitts are to be installed in the hull as far forward as possible, both port and starboard sides, where the bow flare does not exceed 25 degrees as measured from the vertical line of the vessel's side.

This position may require locating the chocks and bitts further aft than the 80 to 90 feet (24 to 28 m) abaft the stem as in paragraph 8.a (11) above. This position will allow ACP tugboats to work safely under the bow flare without the tugboats’ mast or pilothouse coming in contact with the vessel's hull.

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ALTERNATE CHOCKS, IF NO CENTERLINE STERN CHOCK PROVIDED (MAX 10’ FORWARD OF STERN, MAX 10’ OFF CENTERLINE, PORT AND STBD) ADDITIONAL SINGLE TUGBOAT CHOCKS FOR VESSELS 91’ IN BEAM AND OVER: 10’ - 20’ OFF CENTERLINE, PORT AND STBD

ALTERNATE CHOCK, IF NO CENTERLINE BOW CHOCK PROVIDED (MAX 8’ ABAFT THE STEM, MAX 10’ OFF CENTERLINE, PORTAND STBD) MAX 10’

ALTERNATE MAX 10’ TUG CHOCK 10’ - 20’

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SET2

SET3

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: SINGLE CHOCK - 12” X 8” DOUBLE CHOCK - 14” X 10” RADIUS - 7”

SET 1

MAX 8”

ALTERNATE MAX 10’ 30’ - 50’

30’ - 50’

40’ - 50’ 80’ X 90’

80’ X 90’

VESSEL SIZE

CHOCKS REQUIRED:

VESSELS UNDER 200’ O.L. AND LESS THAN 50’ BEAM (VESSELS OVER 125’ O.L. AND 50’ BEAM OR OVER REQUIRE SET 1 AND 4 ALSO

BOW CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) STERN CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) TWO SINGLE (ALTERNATE IF NO CENTERLINE PROVIDED)

VESSELS FROM 200’ TO 400’ O.L. AND LESS THAN 75’ BEAM

IN ADDITION TO BOW AND STERN ABOVE SET 1 (SINGLE 30’ TO 50’ ABAFTOF STEM) SET 4 (SINGLE 30’ TO 50’ forward OF STERN)

VESSELS OVER 400’ TO 570’ O.L. AND LESS THAN 75’ BEAM

IN ADDITION TO BOW AND STERN ABOVE SET 1 (DOUBLE 40’ TO 50’ ABAFT OF STEM) SET 2 (SINGLE 80’ TO 90’ ABAFTOF STEM) SET 4 (SINGLE 40’ TO 50’ forward OF STERN)

VESSELS OVER 570’ O.L. OR 75’ BEAM OR OVER

BOW CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) STERN CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) TWO DOUBLE (ALTERNATE IF NO CENTERLINE PROVIDED) SET 1 (DOUBLE 40’ TO 50’ ABAFT OF STEM) SET 2 (SINGLE 80’ TO 90’ ABAFTOF STEM) SET 3 (SINGLE 80’ TO 90’ FORWARD OF STERN) SET 4 (DOUBLE 40’ TO 50’ FORWARD OF STERN)

NOTE: Vessels of 91’ beam of more without a Centerline Stern double c hoc k will require two single alternate c hocks and two additional single tugboat c hoc ks

ALTERNATE CHOCKS, IF NO CENTERLINE STERN CHOCK PROVIDED (MAX 3.0 m FORWARD OF STERN, MAX 3.0 m OFF CENTERLINE, PORT AND STBD) ADDITIONAL SINGLE TUGBOAT CHOCKS FOR VESSELS 27.73 m IN BEAM AND OVER: 3.0 - 6.0 m OFF CENTERLINE, PORT AND STBD

ALTERNATE CHOCK, IF NO CENTERLINE BOW CHOCK PROVIDED (MAX 2.5 m ABAFTTHE STEM, MAX 3.0 m OFF CENTERLINE, PORTAND STBD) MAX 3.0 m

ALTERNATE MAX 3.0 m TUG CHOCK 3.0 - 6.0 m

SET4

SET2

SET3

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS(cm): SINGLE CHOCK - 30.5 x 23.0 DOUBLE CHOCK - 35.5 x 25.5 RADIUS -18.0

SET 1

MAX 2.5 m

ALTERNATE MAX 3.0 m 9 - 16 m 12 - 16 m 24 - 28 m

24 - 28 m

VESSEL SIZE

CHOCKS REQUIRED:

VESSELS UNDER 60.96 m O.L. AND LESS THAN 15.24 m BEAM (VESSELS OVER 38.10 m O.L. AND 15.24 m BEAM OR OVER REQUIRE SET1 AND 4 ALSO

BOW CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) STERN CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) TWO SINGLE (ALTERNATE IF NO CENTERLINE PROVIDED)

VESSELS FROM 60.96 m TO 121.92 m O.L. AND LESS THAN 22.86 m BEAM

IN ADDITION TO BOW AND STERN ABOVE SET 1 (SINGLE 9 to 16 m ABAFTOF STEM) SET 4 (SINGLE 9 to 16 m forward OF STERN)

VESSELS OVER 121.92 m TO 173.74 m O.L. AND LESS THAN 22.86 m BEAM

IN ADDITION TO BOW AND STERN ABOVE SET 1 (DOUBLE 12 to 16 m ABAFT OF STEM) SET 2 (SINGLE 24 to 28 m ABAFTOF STEM) SET 4 (SINGLE 12 to 16 m forward OF STERN)

VESSELS OVER 173.74 m ’ O.L. OR 22.86 m BEAM OR OVER

BOW CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) STERN CENTERLINE (DOUBLE) TWO DOUBLE (ALTERNATE IF NO CENTERLINE PROVIDED) SET 1 (DOUBLE 12 to 16 m ABAFT OF STEM) SET 2 (SINGLE 24 to 28 m ABAFTOF STEM) SET 3 (SINGLE 24 to 28 m FORWARD OF STERN) SET 4 (DOUBLE 12 to 16 m FORWARD OF STERN)

NOTE: Vessels of 27.73 m beam of more without a Centerline Stern double choc k will require two single alternate c hocks and two additional single tugboat c hoc ks

FIGURE 6 – Location of Chocks and Bitts

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(16) A vessel not requiring locomotives shall have a chock arrangement similar to that described in paragraph 8.a (9) of this Section, except that the chocks need only be single chocks or, if approved by the Canal Authority, of lesser strength.

(17) Any vessel that fails to meet these requirements may be denied transit. If the Executive Vice President of Operations or his representative decides that the vessel can be handled without undue danger to equipment or to personnel, notwithstanding her failure to comply with other requirements of this section, the vessel may be allowed to transit after executing a release. The master of the vessel must sign an undertaking for the vessel, her owners, operators or any other persons having any interest in her, and for himself, releasing the Authority from and indemnifying it against any loss, damage or liability incurred by the Canal Authority to the extent and in the proportion that such failure to meet the requirements of this section proximately causes or contributes to the casualty and resulting damages.

(18) All new vessels are expected to comply with all current vessel requirements.

Pre-existing vessels are granted a waiver for one round trip or for one year from the date of the waiver, whichever comes first. Certain tank vessels, and other vessels that prove to the satisfaction of the Authority that the work necessary to fit the chocks on the stern cannot be safely performed while at dockside, will be provided with a waiver extending until the next yard overhaul. Vessels with ACP approved recessed bitt on the stern may, upon written application, be exempted from this requirement.

(19) Adequate working space shall be provided on deck areas adjacent to winches, capstans, chocks, bitts and fairleads and along the path of mooring lines at least 3 feet (0.915 m) in width. This space shall be unencumbered by shoring, lashings or other obstacles deemed hazardous to normal passage or work by line handlers. Height over these areas may not be less than 7 feet (2.134 m). The working space provided along the path of the mooring lines and beside the bitts must be sufficient so that three linehandlers can pull the lines aboard without using winches or capstans. b. For further information contact the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager.

9. Mooring Lines, Anchors and Deck Machinery a. Vessels are required to have on deck six manila or synthetic mooring lines forward and six aft in good conditions prior to commencing transit. The size and strength suitable for the vessel to dock, moor at a lock approach wall or secure in a lock chamber are the vessel's responsibility. The master shall inform the Boarding Officer whether or not the vessel complies with the above, so that he may advise Maritime Traffic Control Unit. Wire ropes and ropes composed of both wire and fiber or filaments, are not acceptable for Canal operations and shall not be used. b. These lines are required to be on deck prior to commencing transit and ready for immediate use. Each line shall be at least 250 feet (75 m) in length and shall have an eye of at least five feet (1.50 m) spliced in one end. If one of these lines is 500 feet (150 m) or more in length with an eye in each end, it will qualify as two lines for the purpose of this

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requirement. They shall be in good condition. Non-compliance with this requirement could result in transit delay. c. Anchors and deck machinery shall be operational at all times. d. All mooring winches shall be capable of retrieving the lines used for pulling the locomotive wires onboard at a rate of 120 feet (37 meters) per minute. The master shall inform the ACP Boarding Officer whether or not the vessel complies with this requirement.

Additional Canal deckhands or other resources may be assigned in case of winches are not working or are with limited capabilities. e. Anchors shall be retrieved at a rate of 3 minutes per shot (27 meters).

10. Boarding Facilities a. The Authority considers proper boarding facilities to be an absolute necessity to ensure the safety of operations personnel and others using these facilities in Canal waters. Poorly constructed, installed, maintained or operated boarding facilities are not acceptable for use in Canal waters. Requirements for boarding facilities are defined in the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 57 and 58. Vessels with unsafe or inadequate boarding facilities will be required to correct such deficiencies before transiting and lengthy delays may result. Figure 7, on page 38, is a pictorial representation of acceptable boarding facilities that comply with Canal standards. b. Safe boarding facilities should be available through the entire transit for pilots and Canal deckhands. Improper boarding facilities may delay the transit or, if deemed safe by the Authority, may require use of a tug to hold the vessel dead in the water during boarding or disembarking operations. This is considered a vessel deficiency, therefore the tug will be charged to the vessel. c. Boarding facilities of vessels arriving the Canal shall comply with the requirements shown below, which conform with Regulation 17, Chapter V, International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), including all current amendments, annexes and resolutions. d. General All arrangements used for ACP personnel or other transfers shall efficiently fulfill their purpose of safely enabling embarking and disembarking. The appliances shall be kept clean, properly maintained and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe to use. They shall be used solely for the embarkation and disembarkation of personnel.

The rigging of the transfer arrangements and the embarkation and disembarkation of ACP personnel or others shall be supervised by a responsible officer with means of communication with the navigation bridge, who shall also arrange for the escort of the pilot by a safe route to and from the navigation bridge, and the deckhands to and from their designated work stations. Personnel engaged in rigging and operating any mechanical equipment shall be instructed in the safe procedures to be adopted. All boarding equipment

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shall be tested in operating position by the vessel's personnel prior to use by Authority personnel. e. Transfer Arrangements Arrangements shall be provided to enable ACP personnel or others to embark and disembark safely on either side of the ship.

When it is intended to embark and disembark ACP personnel or others by means of the accommodation ladder, or by means of mechanical pilot hoists or other equally safe and convenient means in conjunction with a pilot ladder, the ship shall carry such equipment on each side, unless the equipment is capable of being transferred for use on either side. f. Safe and convenient access to, and egress from, the ship shall be provided by both a pilot ladder and an accommodation ladder. Mechanical pilot hoists or other boarding devices must be approved by the Authority and may be used at the option of the pilot or line handlers. g. Pilot ladders (1) The ladder shall be safe, convenient and efficient for the purpose of enabling the pilots to embark and disembark safely, kept clean and in good order and may be used by officials and other persons while a ship is arriving or leaving a port.

(2) The ladder shall require a climb of not less than 5 feet (1.5 m) and not more than 30 feet (9 m) above the surface of the water.

(3) The ladder shall be so positioned that it is clear from any possible discharges from the ship, that it is within the parallel mid-body length of the ship and, as far as is practicable, within the mid-ship half-length of the ship.

(4) Each step shall rest firmly against the ship's side; where constructional features, such as rubbing bands, would prevent the implementation of this provision, special arrangements shall be made to the satisfaction of the Authority to ensure that persons are able to embark and disembark safely.

A single length of ladder shall be used capable of reaching the water from the point of access to, or egress from, the ship; in providing for this, due allowance shall be made for all conditions of loading and trim of the ship and for an adverse list of 15 degrees. Whenever the distance from sea level to the point of access to the ship is more than 30 feet (9 m), access from the pilot ladder to the ship shall be by means of an accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means.

(5) The securing strong points, shackles and securing ropes shall be at least as strong as the side ropes. The steps of the pilot ladder shall comply with the following requirements: (a) If made of hardwood, they should be made in one piece, free of knots or other defects. If made of material other than hardwood, they should be of equivalent strength, stiffness and durability to the satisfaction of the Authority. (b) The four lowest steps may be made of rubber of sufficient strength and stiffness or other material to the satisfaction of the Authority.

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FIGURE 7 – Panama Canal Required Boarding Arrangements

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(c) Steps shall have an efficient non-slip surface, and shall not be painted with an opaque color or high gloss paint. The grain and character of the step shall be visible in order that any cracks or defects may be readily visible to the person using the ladder. (d) Should have not less than 16 inches (406 mm) between the inside surfaces of the side ropes. Steps should be not less than 4-1/2 inches (115 mm) wide, and 1 inch (25 mm) in depth, excluding any non-slip device or grooving. (e) Should be equally spaced not less than 12 inches (305 mm) nor more than 15 inches (380 mm) apart and be secured in such a manner that each will remain horizontal.

(6) No pilot ladder shall have more than two replacement steps which are secured in position by a method different from that used in the original construction of the ladder, and any steps so secured shall be replaced as soon as reasonably practicable by steps secured at position by the method used in the original construction of the ladder. When any replacement step secured to the side ropes of the ladder by means of grooves in the sides of the steps, such grooves shall be in the longer sides of the steps.

(7) Pilot ladders with more than five steps should have spreader steps not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) long provided at such intervals as will prevent the pilot ladder from twisting. Such spreader steps or battens shall be made of the same material and construction as the other ladders steps. The lowest spreader step shall be on the fifth step from the bottom of the ladder and the interval between any spreader step and the next shall not exceed nine steps.

(8) The side ropes of the ladder shall consist of two uncovered ropes not less than 3/4 inch (20 mm) in diameter on each side. Each rope shall be continuous with no joints below the top step. Two manropes properly secured to the ship and not less than 1 inch (28 mm) in diameter shall be kept at hand ready for use.

(9) Side ropes shall be made of manila or other material of equivalent strength, durability and grip that has been protected against actinic degradation and is satisfactory to the Authority.

(10)A life buoy equipped with a self-igniting light should be kept at hand ready for use, as should a heaving line. Life buoys should not be attached to the ship.

(11)Lighting should be provided such that both the pilot ladder over side and the position where any person embarks or disembarks on the ship are adequately lit. h. Accommodation ladders (1) Accommodation ladders should be sited leading aft, that is, with the lower platform at the after end. Accommodation ladders which lead forward or which do not rest firmly against the vessel's side are not considered safe for use by ACP personnel. When in use, the lower end of the accommodation ladder should rest firmly against the vessel's side within the parallel mid-body of the vessel and within the mid-ship half-length and clear of all discharges. A pilot ladder complying with the provisions of paragraph 10.g shall be kept on deck adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use.

(2) The lower platform of the accommodation ladder shall be kept in a horizontal position when in use and it should be held at a distance above the water equal to the deck of the

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boarding launch. The boat spar shall be extended. Intermediate platforms, if so fitted, shall be self-leveling. Treads and steps of the accommodation ladder should be so designed that an adequate and safe foothold is given at the operative angles.

(3) The ladder and platforms shall have vertical safety stanchions and rails or lines equipped and rigged on both sides. If hand ropes are used, they should be tight and properly secured. The vertical space between the handrail or hand rope and the stringers of the ladder should be securely fenced.

(4) The length of an accommodation ladder used in combination with a pilot ladder as a nine-meter rig should be sufficient to ensure that its angle of slope doesn't exceed 55 degrees. The pilot ladder should be rigged immediately adjacent to the lower platform of the accommodation ladder and be secured at the edge of the lower platform with the pilot ladder hanging vertically. The pilot ladder should extend at least 6 feet 8 inches (2 m) above the lower platform and shall rest firmly against the ship's side within the parallel midbody of the ship and, as far as is practicable, within the mid-ship half-length and clear of all discharges. The lower platform must be held at a level to allow for the height of the launch deck, plus the height of a person standing on the deck, plus the rise and fall due to swell; normally, 23 feet (7 m) above the water is sufficient.

(5) Lighting shall be provided at night such that the full length of the ladder is adequately lit.

(6) If a trap door is fitted in the lower platform of a combination accommodation ladder/pilot ladder to allow access from and to the pilot ladder, the aperture should not be less than 30 inches x 30 inches (750 mm x 750 mm) and of a design approved by the Authority. In this case the after part of the lower platform should also be fenced as specified in paragraph 10.f (2) (c), and the pilot ladder should extend above the lower platform at least 6 feet 8 inches (2 m). The aperture on the lower platform must be open to the side of the vessel's hull to allow the pilot ladder to lay flat against the hull.

(7) Accommodation ladders, together with any suspension arrangements or attachments fitted and intended for use in the Canal, must be arranged to the satisfaction of the Authority. i. Mechanical pilot hoists (1) A mechanical pilot hoist, if provided, shall be so located that it is within the parallel body length of the ship and, as far as is practicable, within the mid-ship half length and clear of all discharges.

(2) A mechanical pilot hoist and its ancillary equipment shall be of a type acceptable by the Authority. It shall be designed to operate as a moving platform or as a ladder to lift and lower one person on the side of the ship. It shall be of such a design and construction as to ensure that the pilot can be embarked and disembarked in a safe manner, including a safe access from the hoist to the deck and vice versa. Such access shall be gained directly by a platform securely guarded by handrails.

(3) The ladder shall consist of two parts. The first; a rigid upper part not less than 7-3/4 feet (2.5 m) in length, for the safe transportation of personnel upward or downward. The second and lower part consists of a short length of pilot ladder to allow personnel to climb from the pilot launch to the upper part and vice versa.

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(4) The rigid ladder part should be equipped in such a way that the person carried can maintain a safe position while being hoisted or lowered. It should include sufficient non-slip steps to provide safe and easy access to and from the platform and safe handholds capable of being used in all conditions. The lower end of the rigid part must have a spreader, not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) in length and equipped with rollers which roll freely on the vessel's side during the entire operation of embarking or disembarking. It must be fitted with an effective guard ring, suitably padded, so positioned as to provide physical support for the person carried without hampering movement. There must be adequate means of communication between the person carried and the officer who supervises the embarkation or disembarkation of the person carried.

(5) A hoist designed to operate as a lift platform should have a platform with a non-skid surface at least 30 inches x 30 inches (750 mm x 750 mm), exclusive of the surface area of any trapdoor in the floor. The platform should be limited to one person per square meter of floor area or fraction thereof, exclusive of the area of any trap door. If a trap door is provided, it should be at least 30 inches x 30 inches (750 mm x 750 mm), so arranged that a pilot ladder may be rigged through the trapdoor, extending and of a design approved by the Authority. In this case the platform should be fenced as specified in paragraph 10.f (2) (c), and the pilot ladder should extend above the lower platform at least 6 feet 8 inches (2 m). The aperture on the lower platform must be open to the side of the vessel's hull to allow the pilot ladder to lay flat against the hull. Each gate in the fence should have a latch to keep it securely closed. The lower platform must be held at a level to allow for the height of the launch deck, plus the height of a person standing on the deck, plus the rise and fall due to swell; normally, 23 feet (7 m) above the water is sufficient.

(6) Efficient hand gear shall be provided to lower or recover the person carried, and kept ready for use in the event of power failure.

(7) The hoist shall be securely attached to the structure of the ship. Attachment shall not be solely by means of the vessel's side rails. Two separate wire falls shall be used. The falls should be made of flexible steel rope of adequate strength, resistant to corrosion in a salt laden atmosphere and of sufficient length to allow for all conditions of freeboard likely to be encountered in service, and to retain at least three turns on the winch-drums with the hoist in its lowest position. Proper and strong attachment points shall be provided for hoists of the portable type on each side of the ship. The falls should be so arranged that the ladder or lift platform remains leveled if one fall breaks.

(8) If belting or rubbing bands are fitted in way of the hoist operation, such obstructions shall be cut back sufficiently to allow the hoist to operate against the flat of the vessel's side.

(9) A pilot ladder complying with the provisions of paragraph 10.f (1) shall be kept on deck adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use so it is available from the hoist at any point of its travel. The pilot ladder shall be capable of reaching the sea level from its own point of access to the vessel.

(10) The position on the vessel's side where the hoist will be lowered shall be indicated.

(11) From a standing position at the control point, it should be possible for the operator to have the hoist under continuous observation between its highest and lowest working points.

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(12) Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the position on deck where a person embarks or disembarks and the controls of the mechanical pilot hoist.

(13) A life buoy equipped with a self-igniting light should be kept at hand ready for use, as should a heaving line. Life buoys should not be attached to the ship.

(14) Two manropes properly secured to the ship and not less than 1 inch (28 mm) in diameter shall be ready for immediate use if required by the pilot. j. Ship side doors Ship side doors used for pilot transfer shall not open outward. The point of ingress or egress must be no less than 5 feet (1.5 m) above the surface of the water. The opening used for embarking or disembarking shall not be less than 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7.2 feet (2.2 m) tall. k. Access to deck (1) Means shall be provided to ensure safe and convenient and unobstructed passage for any person embarking or disembarking, between the head of the pilot ladder, or of any accommodation ladder or other appliance provided, and the vessel's deck.

(2) Where such passage is by means of a gateway in the rail or bulwark, adequate handholds or stanchions shall be provided.

(3) If passage is over the bulwark, a bulwark ladder shall be provided. The bulwark ladder shall be securely attached to the deck or bulwark to prevent overturning. Two handhold stanchions shall be fitted at the point of embarking or disembarking from the ship on each side.

(4) Handholds and handhold stanchions should not extend beyond the hull of the ship and should be free of protrusions such as loops, welded bars or pad eyes, and should be designed to allow the human hand to grasp any portion and slide up and down, as necessary, without removing the hand or releasing the grip. Handholds and stanchions should be not less than 2 feet 3 inches (0.7 meter) and no more than 2 feet 7 inches (0.8 meter) apart. Each stanchion shall be rigidly secured to the ship's structure at or near its base and also at a higher point. Handholds and stanchions shall not be less than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) and no more than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter, and shall extend not less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the top of the bulwarks or point of ingress. Stanchions or handrails should not be attached to the bulwark ladder.

(5) Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the position on deck where a person embarks or disembarks.

11. Tug Assistance to Single-Hull Tankers The ACP will evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, single hull tanker vessels restricted by MARPOL regulations and assign, at the vessel’s expense, any additional resources deemed necessary to guarantee a safe transit. Single hull tankers (single side/single bottom, single 41

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side/double bottom, or double side/single bottom) are assigned, as a minimum, an escort tug when they transit with cargo defined as “oils” in accordance with Definition (1), Regulation (1), Chapter (1) Annex 1 of MARPOL. The escort tugs are assigned, in each case, according to the following criteria: (a) For tankers of 30,000 tons DWT and over, tugs will be assigned to assist all Canal entrances, locks approaches through Culebra Cut and across Gatun Lake. (b) For tankers of 20,000 tons DWT and over, but less than 30,000 tons DWT, tugs will be assigned to assist at all locks approaches and through Culebra Cut. (c) For tankers of 5,000 tons DWT and over, but less than 20,000 tons DWT, tugs will be assigned to assist at all locks approaches and through Culebra Cut. (d) For tankers subject to Regulation 13H that are 600 tons DWT and over, but less than 5,000 tons DWT, tugs will be assigned to assist at all locks approaches and through Culebra Cut.

12. Admeasurement System for Full Container Vessels The ACP admeasurement system for full container vessels reflects the international standard for a container (20-foot equivalent unit, TEU, measuring 20’x 8’x 8.5’). This measurement considers the full container carrying capacity of vessels (above and below deck), taking into account the visibility limitation imposed by the Panama Canal.

The following table provides the conversion ratio for different container sizes to a standard TEU measurement:

CONTAINER SIZE

RATIO (FT3)

EQUIVALENCY

20’ x 8’ x 8.5’

1,360/1,360

1.00 TEUS

20’ x 8’ x 9.5’

1,520/1,360

1.12 TEUS

40’ x 8’ x 8.5’

2,720/1,360

2.00 TEUS

40’ x 8’ x 9.5’

3,040/1,360

2.24 TEUS

45’ x 8’ x 9.5’

3,420/1,360

2.51 TEUS

48’ x 8’ x 9.5’

3,648/1,360

2.68 TEUS

54’ x 8’ x 9.5’

4,104/1,360

3.02 TEUS

For container sizes not shown in this table, the equivalency will be calculated using the same concept.

ACP considers containers as cargo regardless of their contents or lack thereof. Containers that are used to transport generators, lashing gears, or that have been modified, will continue to be classified as containers and will be charged as such. A container utilized to 42

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fulfill certain tasks, other than carrying cargo, will be considered as part of the vessel’s superstructure if the following criteria is met: • Be securely welded to the deck or to the vessel’s structure.

• Provide ACP Admeasurement Unit with a copy of an International Tonnage Certificate (ITC 69) or PC/UMS documentation of total volume (SS) that includes this container as part of the superstructure of the vessel.

If the volume of the container is not included in the ITC-69 or SS, the volume of the container will be included as part of the superstructure of the vessel to be reflected in the PC/UMS and an Admeasurement Service Charge will be applied according to tariff No. 1040.0000. All containers are subject to an inspection and verification by the ACP Admeasurement Unit.

For other vessels that carry containers on deck, the established PC/UMS rate is applied, in addition to the applicable per TEU charge.

It should be noted that information regarding the actual number and size of containers carried on board is critical for the correct application of toll charges to such vessels.

Therefore, it is imperative that the information provided to the ACP regarding the actual number and size of containers carried on or above deck is accurate.

As part of routine inspections, ACP boarding officers will review the information provided by the vessel and, if discrepancies concerning the number and/or size of containers on board are detected, a further detailed inspection may be conducted to thoroughly verify the information. Such discrepancies could result in one or more of the following: x

Delay of transit.

x

A charge to the vessel for the detailed inspection (tariff 1084.0000, see table

below). x Assessment of applicable sanctions for violations to provisions of the ACP Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters. x Additional security inspection and escort service provided by the ACP Protection and Emergency Response Division charged to vessel.

13. Deck-loaded Containers on Ships not Built for Container Carriage a. General Transits with deck-loaded containers by ships not designed for container trade have become more frequent in recent years. Many of these ships are smaller general purpose, break-bulk, liquid or dry-bulk carriers. When such a ship carries deck-loaded containers well forward or aft of the bridge, the pilot's view can be obstructed, tug and locomotive sound signals can be blanketed, and risk of damage to the ship and Canal structures and 43

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equipment is increased. Failure to meet minimum visibility requirements can disrupt overall Canal operations, and can delay the vessel's transit by a day or more. b. Approval for Transits In some cases, vessels not meeting minimum visibility requirements may, at the discretion of the Authority, be allowed the instant transit after execution of a proper release that relieves the Authority from liability and indemnifies the Authority for damage or expenses incurred in case of damage of any sort immediately resulting from noncompliance with the visibility requirements. Additional towboats may also be assigned at the vessel's expense.

Permanent waivers cannot be granted, and any future transits are expected to be in compliance with visibility requirements. c. Advance Notice and Inspection Ships not container-designed but carrying deck-loaded containers are requested to include in their Canal ETA messages information on the number and location of deck-loaded containers. As a minimum, ships should provide location of deck-loaded containers by hatch or tank; the numbers of containers loaded abeam, fore and aft, and how high they are stacked; and whether containers are oriented athwartship or longitudinally.

Such ships transiting for the first time, or that only transit occasionally with deck-loaded containers, will be checked by boarding officers or port captains or both to determine the need for visibility waivers.

Such ships transiting regularly with deck-loaded containers will be advised of any limitations on the number and configuration of deck-loaded containers necessary to satisfy minimum shipboard visibility requirements.

14. Unauthorized Modifications to the PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificate a. Some classification societies have made minor corrections to the PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificates for transiting vessels; such as, changes in name, call letters, flag, etc. Be advised that the PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificates may only be altered by the Panama Canal Authority. b. The practice of modifying the PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificates, with or without the Classification Society’s seal and/or stamp, is unacceptable to the Panama Canal Authority.

These unauthorized modifications are grounds for invalidating the vessel’s current PC/UMS Net Tonnage Certificate and, as a consequence, the Panama Canal Authority must issue a new certificate at the standard re-issue charge (Tariff No. 1040.0200).

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15. Calculation of PC/UMS Net Tonnage on Passenger Vessels a. For the purpose of calculating the PC/UMS Net Tonnage of passenger vessels and, thus, assessing tolls in the Panama Canal, passengers and their baggage are considered cargo; therefore, all spaces that have been identified and certified for the use or possible use of passengers are to be included in the total volume calculation of the vessel. b. For the calculation of the PC/UMS Net Tonnage, the definition of “Excludable Spaces,� as provided in Regulation 2, Section 5 of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (ITC 69), as well as in the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal, does not apply to areas on passenger vessels that are for the use of passengers. These spaces, which are designed and certified for the exclusive use of passengers, such as balconies, passageways, swimming pools, etc., are included in the total PC/UMS calculation. c. In addition to the ITC-69 Certificate, passenger vessels shall provide the Panama Canal Authority with a copy of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. It is also recommended to present a copy of the PC/UMS documentation of total volume (Suitable Substitute) that includes the volume of all enclosed spaces, with calculation sheets sufficiently clear in order to facilitate our audit.

These documents, as well as the General Arrangement Plan, Capacity Plan with deadweight scale, Midship Section Plan, Lines Plan/Body Plan, Shell Expansion Plan, copy of the International Load Line Certificate, and copy of the Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate, should be sent to the ACP Admeasurement and Billing Unit at least four weeks prior to transit in order to review the calculations and notify the owner or representative of any discrepancies found prior to the vessel's arrival.

16. Dangerous Cargo Requirements a. General The Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters require a minimum of 96 hours notice of intent to transit with dangerous cargo (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 30).

The specific characteristics of the dangerous cargo, whether in bulk or packaged, are the primary factors which determine what, if any, precautionary measures shall be taken by the Authority. Cooperation in this matter will help in applying ACP resources for the benefit of all customers, and assure appropriate levels of safety for all vessels in transit. b. Test of Equipment On Board Vessels carrying dangerous materials are also required to test all dangerous cargo alarms, safety devices, and fire fighting equipment as specified in the ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 115. An entry shall be made in the ship's log stating that such tests were conducted

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and that the systems were found in proper working condition or, if not in proper order, a detailed listing of discrepancies shall be included within the log. c. Holding Due to Non-Compliance Vessels are also reminded that a dangerous cargo hold ("H") will be imposed on vessels not providing the required advance dangerous cargo information, and that continuing noncompliance will result in not scheduling the vessels for transit until cleared by an ACP boarding officer. This can result in a delay to the ship. d. Tankers Claiming Cargo Tanks as "Gas Free" or "Inert" In order to standardize the term "gas free" for applicability of the ACP Navigation Regulations, Chapter IX, Dangerous Cargo, and its interpretation when used by tankers in item GOLF of the pre-arrival radio message to the Marine Traffic Control Unit required by the ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 30, the following policy is established: The term "gas free" is widely used within the shipping industry and the level of being gas free has several values depending on the application. For ACP dangerous cargo regulations the definition of "gas free" requires that all cargo tanks, including cargo slop tanks, be free from dangerous concentrations of flammable or toxic gases. The goal is to have a vessel which, while in transit or at dock, is safe enough to endure a collision and not risk an explosion.

To bring this definition to a working application for transiting or docking vessels, empty tanks shall be tested by the crew and verified safe for entry and hot work. When applicable, masters will report in GOLF of their pre-arrival radio message the following: "All cargo tanks and cargo slop tanks are gas free and considered safe for entry and safe for hot work."

Vessels with inert gas systems on board shall provide the following information in paragraph GOLF of their pre-arrival radio message: (a)

If cargo tanks have been stripped of cargo and are inert.

(b)

If the inert gas system is operational.

(c)

The last cargo carried.

e. Reporting Dangerous Cargoes in Bulk Complete information pertaining to dangerous cargo transported in bulk aboard vessels must be provided to the Panama Canal Authority prior to entering Canal waters. It is an ACP requirement that all cargo in bulk, either liquefied-gas, liquid or solid, be reported in detail in the Ship Due form. In order to ensure efficient vessel scheduling for our customers, timely and complete information regarding dangerous cargo is of paramount importance.

Tankers shall report the cargo loading condition of each tank, to include slop and empty tanks. Specific information required includes the following: x The amount of cargo, cargo residue or slops, as well as the inert status of each tank.

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x Reports of empty tanks shall indicate last cargo, cargo residues or slops, to include the flash point. x Reports of gas-free status shall include the following statement: "Tank is gas-free and considered safe for entry and safe for hot work." For gas-free definition, refer to subsection d., Tankers Claiming Cargo Tanks as "Gas Free" or "Inert".

In addition, tanker vessels carrying petroleum products or liquid chemical cargoes in bulk shall report the condition of each tank (including slop tanks and empty tanks), indicating whether such tanks are loaded with cargo, cargo residues, or are empty. This report shall include the flash point of each cargo, indicating whether the flash point temperature provided is Centigrade (ยบC) or Fahrenheit (ยบF), and whether the test method utilized to determine it was closed-cup (c.c.) or open-cup (o.c.). The flash point is used to classify the cargo and assign the precautionary-designator (PD) to the vessel. ACP requirements regarding flash point are contained in Article 30, item GOLF.6 of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters.

All solid bulk cargo carried aboard dry-bulk carriers or general cargo carriers shall be reported in Item GOLF of the Ship Due form. The report shall provide the technical names of the cargo in accordance with the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code).

The aforementioned cargo information shall be reported to the Panama Canal Authority at ETA@pancanal.com, 96 hours in advance of the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the vessel. f. Reporting Shipments of Direct Reduced Iron Vessels transporting Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) in any of its forms, hot or cold molded briquettes, lumps or pellets, are required to report the shipment by its correct technical name and International Maritime Organization (IMO) number to the Maritime Traffic Control Unit in the vessels' advance radio messages.

DRI has been classified by IMO as belonging to the "Materials Hazardous only in Bulk, MHB" class and is listed in the IMO "Code for Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC), Appendix B." The IMO number for cold molded briquettes, lumps or pellets is "BC No. 15" and for hot molded briquettes is "BC No. 16."

Additionally the following advance information should be provided to the Marine Chemists at Transit Operations Division, South: (a) Copy of certification that DRI is suitable for loading. (b) Copy of certification that DRI conforms to IMO requirements. (c) Statement from master or shipper that IMO precautions as listed in the IMO "Code of Safety Practices for Solid Bulk Cargoes" for cold or hot molded briquettes have been followed. (d) Copy of procedures to be followed by the ship to ensure safety of ship and cargo in the event the cargo gets wet.

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g. Precautionary Measures Due to Dangerous Cargo The Authority takes precautionary measures for vessels carrying dangerous cargo, which vary depending on the ship and other factors. The specific characteristics of the cargo, and whether they are in bulk or packaged, are the primary factors which determine what, if any, precautionary measures shall be taken.

Information on dangerous cargo on board shall be provided by the vessel no less than 48 hours in advance of arrival, and verified by the Authority Boarding Officer upon arrival.

Based on this information a Precaution Designator (PD) is assigned to the vessel. "PDs" are numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) or letters ("N" or "H�), where "PD-1" is the most hazardous and "PD-7", the least. "PD-N" means no dangerous cargo is aboard.

When a vessel does not provide the necessary information as required by the regulation, an "H" or "HOLD" is assigned. This means that the vessel will not be allowed to transit or dock until the cargo information is made available.

The "PD" assigned to each vessel sets forth the imposed precautionary measures due to cargo that will be taken for that vessel while in Canal waters, which include actions such as the level of pilot assignments; docking, clear-cut or channel restrictions; special precautions while at the locks, or whether or not a fire truck will stand by at the locks during lockages.

While the precautionary measures taken by the Authority are internal actions to ensure a safe transit or docking to every vessel, it is important that masters provide exact and timely information as there is a direct relationship between the type of cargo and the way the vessel is scheduled for transit or for docking at Cristobal or Balboa.

Failure to provide proper information could result in delays to the vessel. h. Reporting Shipments of Hazardous Wastes Vessels transporting hazardous wastes that are subject to the control of the Basel Convention on their trans-boundary movements and disposal are required to report their shipment to the Panama Canal authorities in the vessel’s advance radio messages. The wastes are to be identified by correct technical name, United Nations Number and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Class and Division if applicable.

Additionally the following advance information should be provided to the Planning, Preparedness and Emergency Response Unit, Security and Emergency Response Division (e-mail: OPPD-P@pancanal.com) and to the Chemist section, Transit Operations Division, Southern District (e-mail: OPTS-Q2@pancanal.com): (1) Copy of a movement document, indicating the point at which the trans-boundary movement commences and the point of disposal, name of competent authorities, responsible parties and any other requirements as required by Articles 6, 11 and any other article of the Basel Convention.

(2) Copy of Certification from shipper that the hazardous wastes are packaged and labeled in conformity with applicable IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) requirements.

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(3) Statements from Master that the hazardous wastes packages are stowed in accordance with applicable IMDG requirements and on his planned response procedures to be followed by the ship to ensure safety of ship and crew in the event the hazardous waste is spilled or leaked.

(4) Proof of financial responsibility and adequate provision for indemnity covering public liability and loss to the Panama Canal Authority consistent with international practice and standards as set forth by the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal. i. Reporting Radioactive Cargoes (1) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the United Nations Agency authorized by statute to develop and promulgate regulations for the safe transport of radioactive materials. The IAEA has published its latest edition of the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TSR-1. The IAEA regulations serve as basis for the IMO Class 7 requirements as published in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

(2) As such, the Panama Canal Authority requires all radioactive material shipments through the Panama Canal to comply with applicable requirements as published in the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS-R-1.

(3) For additional or specific requirements of any radioactive material shipment, please contact the Dangerous Goods Transport Specialist at the Canal Port Captain’s (Pacific) Office at: Phone: (507) 272-4112 Fax: (507) 272-3015 E-Mail: OPTS-Q1@pancanal.com j. Coverage requirements for transiting vessels carrying radioactive cargoes (1) The Panama Canal Authority requires from transiting vessels carrying radioactive cargoes, current proof of financial responsibility and adequate provision for indemnity to third parties as a guarantee against any possible damage and/or loss to the Republic of Panama, the Panama Canal Authority, and/or any other agency, including coverage to persons, lives and property.

(2) The aforementioned insurance policies must include the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) as an Additional Named Assured. Considering that these insurance policies are for liability coverage, ACP may be regarded as a third party with a right to claim under that policy. As a result, the terms and conditions of the policy must clearly establish that including ACP as an Additional Named Assured does not preclude the ACP from presenting a claim under such policy, and does not curtail, in any way, the right of the ACP to be indemnified for any damages that may be suffered.

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(3) The following requirements of coverage from transiting vessels carrying specific radioactive cargoes will apply: (a) For all IMO Class 7 material in excepted packages and non-fissile material in industrial packages, transiting vessels must provide either/or: x A “coverage in full” certificate issued by any P&I Club part of the International Group , including: -

Four-fourths (4/4) of the assured (s) liability arising out of collision with another ship, and

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Liability for loss or damage to any fixed or floating object (FFO)

(If the “Hull & Machinery” Policy covers the above, the same must be provided) or x A minimum amount of US$20,000,000.00 (twenty million dollars) of liability insurance per TEU container. The Panama Canal Authority may request an increase in the amount of insurance as a result of risk evaluation made by ACP officials. (b) For fissile radioactive material in industrial packages, and for all fissile and non-fissile radioactive material in Type A, Type B(U), and Type B(M) packages, transiting vessels must provide either/or: x A “coverage in full” certificate issued by any P&I Club part of the International Group, including: -

Four-fourths (4/4) of the assured (s) liability arising out of collision with another ship, and

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Liability for loss or damage to any fixed or floating object (FFO)

(If the “Hull & Machinery” Policy covers the above, the same must be provided) or x A minimum amount of US$30,000,000.00 (thirty million dollars) of liability insurance per TEU container. The Panama Canal Authority may request an increase in the amount of insurance as a result of risk evaluation made by ACP officials. (c) For radioactive cargoes under special arrangement or not consolidated in freight containers or any other radioactive cargo not specifically identified in this Notice, please contact our Dangerous Goods Transport Specialist at the Canal Port Captain’s (Pacific) Office (507) 272-4112, or fax (507) 272-3015. k. Advance Notification of Shipments of Fissile Materials (1) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) requires a 30-day advance notification for vessels that will be transiting the Panama Canal carrying radioactive cargo containing fissile materials.

(2) Therefore, effective immediately, vessels in this category must provide, in addition to the 30-day advance notification, full documentation of applicable certificates and technical details of the cargo in order to allow the Panama Canal Authority the opportunity to verify the compliance of the cargo with the IMDG Code (2008 Edition). Those vessels that do not comply with the advance submittal of the documentation will not be approved transit through

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the Panama Canal or may be subject to delays until such time that the documentation review is completed.

(3) For additional details on the required documentation mentioned above, please contact the ACP Dangerous Goods Transport Specialist at the Canal Port Captain’s (Pacific) Office at telephone number (507) 272-4112 or fax (507) 272-3015.

17. Implementation of Annex II to MARPOL and Revised IBC Code All vessels intending to transit the Panama Canal carrying Annex II liquids must have all documents required by MARPOL Annex II onboard, and use them for their voyage planning purposes.

The revised Annex II to MARPOL 73/78, as well as the amended International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), require that all ships (chemical and parcel tankers, as well as dry cargo ships with deep tanks) that are certified to carry Annex II liquids have new certificates of fitness issued, as well as comply with any other requirements under these revisions. Recognizing the threat to the environment that ships carrying Annex II liquids may pose, and conscious of its responsibility to safeguard Canal waters, the ACP determined that, in compliance with the above-referenced revisions and amendments to MARPOL, ships affected by these amendments must be in full compliance.

In order to expedite the verification process of the compliance with the new or updated certification by the above-mentioned ships, operators are encouraged to submit to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) in advance, preferably electronically, the following documents for each one of their vessels: a. New or updated Certificate of Fitness; b. Updated List of Annex II Cargoes that may be carried by subject vessel; and c. International Pollution Prevention Certificate for vessels that intend to carry only Noxious Liquid Substances.

In addition to the above-mentioned documents, all chemical and parcel tankers and dry cargo ships with deep tanks, arriving with Annex II regulated cargo, are requested to provide, at least ninety-six (96) hours prior to their arrival at Panama Canal waters, their stowage plans, as well as the name of their last loading port and the departure date from that port. These notifications shall be forwarded to: Chemist, Transit Operations Division Operations Department Telephone: (507) 272-4112 Fax: (507) 272-3015 E-mail: opts-q1@pancanal.com

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Vessels that do not fully provide the requested documentation and information in advance may be subject to unnecessary delays or denial of transit, since the verification process will be done only after the documentation and information has been received in the above listed ACP office. Non-compliance with the requirements listed in the Amendments to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 will be considered a violation of the Panama Canal Authority Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal.

18. Pre-arrival Cargo Declaration, Security Inspection and Escort a. Vessels intending to arrive at Panama Canal waters must declare all cargo carried on board at least 96 hours prior to their arrival. Vessels that arrive from ports that are less than 96 hours away are required to submit revisions to their original cargo declarations as may be necessary in order to provide updated cargo information. Exceptions to this requirement are: x Bins (standard-size open top containers) or any other receptacles (not containers) that are carried on deck to store equipment that is not welded or spot welded. The vessel’s master must declare the information regarding these items to ACP boarding officers upon arrival at Panama Canal waters. x Vessels intending to transit transporting radioactive material that is classified under IMO Class 7 – Schedule 13, shall provide a 30-day advance notification, as required by Article 137 of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal waters.

ACP boarding officers will verify cargo information submitted in the pre-arrival notification and discrepancies with the cargo manifest presented by the master will be reported to the ACP Protection and Emergency Response Division. These discrepancies will be evaluated and may lead to the application of security control measures as deemed necessary by the ACP. These control measures may include, but not be limited to one or more of the following: x Direct communication with the vessel’s master to clarify any discrepancies or any other security related issues, x

Delay of transit,

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The assignment of additional resources,

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The escorting of the vessel,

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Fines

All additional resources provided by the Canal on account of discrepancies identified during the verification of the cargo declaration will be charged to the vessel. Notwithstanding the above, the discrepancies detected shall be corrected and submitted through the ACP Electronic Data Collection System (EDCS) before the vessel departs to sea. Failure to do

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so may result in a notification being sent to the Port Facility Officer of the next port of call, as well as in an increase to the vessel’s assigned security level the next time the vessel is presented for transit. b. The ACP established additional security inspection and escort services to vessels that fail to comply with the 96-hour pre-arrival notice, or that submit their pre-arrival notice with wrong or missing information. The Canal Protection Inspection and Escort Tariff will be applied as follows: x

A vessel inspection may be triggered due to: - 96-hour regulations non-compliance, - Wrong or missing information in Ship Due, Crew List or Passenger List, and - Requirement by Panamanian authorities.

An escort may be triggered at any moment after a Canal Protection Inspection, if the inspection corroborates the non-compliance with ACP security and protection regulations.

The ACP will continue to verify the EDCS submitted cargo declaration vs. the cargo manifest provided by the master. If discrepancies are detected, the vessel’s operator and/or shipping agent will be contacted to coordinate the correction of the submitted data. This data shall be corrected within 96 hours from the time the discrepancies are detected and reported. The following information is to be verified: x The total weight of cargo on board declared on the Ship Information and Quarantine declaration will be compared with the weight declared on EDCS. A percentage of tolerance and tare weights will be applied to offset differences due to diverse information origin (including departure from ports within 96 hours to Panama Canal Waters) and container weight. x Total container units on board. For vessels with cargo movements after boarding inspection, the Master will declare amount of containers to be loaded and discharged.

If the information is not corrected during the provided time period, a report will be filed to ACP Protection and Emergency Response Division in order to be included in the risk assessment matrix for that vessel. This could lead into a security inspection and/or escort of the vessel during her next transit.

19. Hot Work Performed On Board Vessels a. Hot work is defined as any type of work that involves open flames or that generates sparks, such as welding, grinding, drilling, and cutting. This work can be performed in open or in confined spaces. b. A confined space is an enclosed space that:

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(1) is of sufficient size that someone can bodily enter to perform an assigned task; (2) has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, making it difficult to escape in an emergency; (3) is not designed for personnel to occupy continuously; and (4) does not have natural ventilation. c. In order to ensure safe conditions, before any hot work is performed in Panama Canal waters, a written request for authorization of the site (i.e. anchorage, berth, dock) accompanied by a Marine Chemist’s Certificate approving the intended hot work shall be forwarded to the Canal Port Captain’s office (facsimile 272-5280). d. For the ACP to consider this request, the Marine Chemist’s Certificate shall be legible and shall include the following as a minimum: (1) A unique numeric or alphanumeric identifier for the certificate (2) Name, SIN and or IMO of vessel (3) Type of vessel (4) Vessel’s owner or agent or responsible party (5) Requester’s name, phone, and facsimile number (6) Vessel’s actual location (7) A description of type and extent of the work to be performed (8) A sketch or list of adjacent spaces, valves, piping, coils, or other shipboard components that may be affected by the hot work (9) Tests and inspections done on the space to be worked in, adjacent spaces, and appurtenances. As a minimum, measurements of oxygen, combustible, and toxic gases shall be reported for each space. These requirements are especially important if the hot work is to be performed within or on the boundaries of a confined space (10) Date and time inspection was completed (11) Frequency of required re-inspections by a competent person (12) Conditions under which the Marine Chemist shall be consulted or recalled (13) Any additional requirements, limitations or restrictions (such as fire watch, ventilation, or lock out & tag out), if any.

(14) The applicable NFPA 306 Standard Safety Designation(s) (15) The Marine Chemist’s name, signature, and license number

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(16) Signature for receipt of the Marine Chemist’s Certificate by the requester or authorized representative, signifying the understanding of the conditions, and the limitations and requirements for maintaining conditions under which it is issued e. The ACP will refuse requests if Marine Chemist’s Certificate does not comply with the above or if any other element of the request is deemed inadmissible. f. The hot work, limited to the scope set forth on the corresponding Marine Chemist’s Certificate, shall only commence once the ACP issues a written authorization of the site to the requester. g. The authorization of the site shall not be construed as an endorsement by the ACP of the Marine Chemist’s Certificate. h. If the scope, site and/or conditions change, the hot work shall not be performed unless a new authorization of site is obtained from the ACP, by submitting a new request for authorization of the site accompanied by a Marine Chemist’s Certificate with updated information. i. The Marine Chemist certificate approving the hot work as well as the authorization of site issued by the ACP shall be securely posted in a conspicuous place aboard the vessel before the work is started. j. Failure to partially or totally comply with these requirements will result in one or more of the following: (1) Denial of authorization of the site to perform hot work (2) Termination of hot work (3) Penalties (4) Fines

20. Manning Requirements Vessel agents and their principals should remind ships' personnel that sufficient personnel must be available for a safe operation while in Canal waters. The Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, or his designee may deny transit if, in his opinion, the vessel is insufficiently manned. These requirements include: (1) A full watch on deck and in the engine room while underway in Canal waters.

(2) Sufficient officers and crew members forward and aft to handle lines expeditiously when approaching a lock, while moored temporarily to a lock wall, when in a lock chamber, or when so requested by the pilot.

(3) Sufficient seamen to receive and let go tug lines.

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(4) When a vessel is entering or leaving a lock, getting underway, berthing, shifting berth, anchoring, or is underway in Gaillard Cut, the master shall be on the bridge and all other officers shall be at their regular stations.

(5) As otherwise required by the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 102 to 106.

(6) Should Canal officials or the vessel's agent require the master's presence or attention, the request may be granted by the pilot provided the master's presence is not momentarily essential and a qualified representative remains on the bridge. The master shall remain or return to the bridge at the pilot's request.

21. Additional Pilots due to Vessel Deficiencies a. Some vessels arriving for transit with certain noted deficiencies or conditions have required the assignment of additional pilots in order to allow them to complete their transit.

In the past, the cost of these additional pilots was absorbed by the Panama Canal; however, in light of increasing costs, the Panama Canal Authority now finds it necessary to charge for these additional resources.

Any vessel that requires the assignment of more pilots than the number that would normally be required by a vessel of her size is assessed additional pilotage fees in accordance to established tariffs for: x Pilots assigned before transit begins. x Pilots assigned due to late discovery of deficiency.

Some deficiencies or conditions that could require additional pilots are: x Restricted visibility (excluding full-container vessels) x Inadequate sanitary facilities x Inability to relay x Clear channel restrictions due to cargo or ship design x Inability to develop and maintain the minimum full ahead speed required to complete the transit in standard times. b. In addition, handlines using transit advisors instead of pilots, which are unable to complete their transit on the same day, are assessed the tariff for transit delay for the additional transit advisor.

Whenever owners or representatives of handline vessels that would normally transit with transit advisors request the assignment of a regular pilot instead, that assignment is charged at the rate specified in Tariff 1060.0040, if sufficient notification has been provided; or otherwise, at the rate specified in Tariff 1060.0045.

Whenever handline vessels present some deficiency or condition that prevent the completion of their transit as scheduled, they are assessed the tariff for transit delay and other related charges, such as launch and moorage.

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Whenever owners or representatives of handline vessels request to stop in the Canal interrupting their transit, they are assessed the tariff for transit delay and other related charges, such as launch and moorage. However, if a transit is interrupted due to Canal scheduling considerations, these charges will not be applied.

22. Main Source of Electrical Power a. The main source of electrical power shall have sufficient capacity to supply all auxiliary services necessary for maintaining transiting vessels in normal operational and habitable conditions without recourse to the emergency source of electrical power. b. This main source of electrical power shall consist of at least two generating sets, one acting as back-up, to ensure that the vessel remains capable of supplying those services necessary to continue normal operational conditions of propulsion, maneuverability and safety. c. To comply with SOLAS requirements, the generating sets shall also supply the power to enable permanent minimum comfortable conditions of habitability, which include adequate services for cooking, heating, domestic refrigeration, mechanical ventilation, sanitary and fresh water. (1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, D-40 and 41.)

23. Emergency Source of Electrical Power a. The emergency source of electrical power may be either a generator or an accumulator battery. b. The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency, due regard being paid to such services as may have to be operated simultaneously. c. The emergency source of electrical power, associated transforming equipment, emergency switchboard and emergency electric lighting must comply with SOLAS 2004, Reg.II-1/42 through 45 as it applies.

24. Sanitary Facilities and Sewage Handling a. Vessels transiting the Canal should have suitable sanitary facilities for the pilot(s). This is particularly important for barges, hand lines and other vessels which are not normally so equipped and whose progress is slow. Vessel shall also have sanitary facilities for the intended use of the Canal deckhands on deck or close to their working areas, and must be in suitable sanitary conditions. In case there are no sanitary facilities close to the deckhands working area, or the existing ones are kept in poor conditions, vessel shall make proper arrangements to provide one, in good conditions, when requested.

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b. If a transiting ship does not have adequate sanitary facilities, the interval for which each pilot is assigned will be shortened, and significant delays could result. c. Ships are required to be equipped with one of the following sewage systems: (1) A sewage treatment plant which shall be of a type approved by the Administration, in compliance with the standards and test methods of Resolution MEPC.2(VI); or (2) A sewage comminuting and disinfecting system approved by the Administration; or (3) A holding tank, with a capacity to the satisfaction of the Administration, for the retention of all sewage, having regard to the operation of the ship, the number of persons on board and other relevant factors. d. Discharge of sewage is strictly prohibited into all water bodies under the responsibility of the Panama Canal Authority. Sewage overboard discharge valves must be clearly mark, close and secured by padlocks or other approved method when ships enter the Panama Canal Pacific Anchorage or Atlantic Anchorage areas, and must remain as so until vessel departs from Panama Canal Authority’s waters.

25. Discharging of Vessel Wastes, Oily Bilge Water and Ballast Water In compliance with ACP Sanitation Regulations, Article 40: (1) Vessels shall not discharge or throw into Panama Canal waters any ballast, ashes, boxes, barrels, straw, paper or other solid matter, including garbage; nor discharge heavy slops, engine or fire room bilge water, oil, radioactive substances, or any other contaminating substances.

(2) Before arrival at a port in Canal waters, vessels shall dispose of all waste in a manner consistent with the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 73/78 (MARPOL) and all amendments thereto. If unable to dispose of waste at sea, vessels may use the services available for such purpose.

(3) Ballast tanks shall not be discharged into Canal waters. Vessels wishing to load or unload ballast must have properly fitted chutes or spouts, built and located in such a way that the ballast is not spilled overboard.

(4) Incineration of wastes on board ships is specifically prohibited in Canal waters, in compliance with MARPOL, Article 5 of the 1996 Protocol.

26. Emergency Escape Breathing Devices a. The minimum number of EEBDs to be kept within accommodation spaces should be as follows:

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(1) For cargo ships: two (2) EEBDs and one (1) spare EEBD; (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: two (2) EEBDs for each main vertical zone and a total of two (2) spare EEBDs; and (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: four (4) EEBDs for each main vertical zone and a total of two (2) spare EEBDs. b. In machinery spaces for category A containing internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion, EEBDs should be positioned as follows: (1) One (1) EEBD in the engine control room, if located within the machinery space; (2) One (1) EEBD in workshop areas. If there is, however, a direct access to an escape way from the workshop, an EEBD is not required; and (3) One (1) EEBD on each deck or platform level near the escape ladder constituting the second means of escape from machinery space (the other means being an enclosed escape trunk or watertight door at the lower level of the space). c. For machinery spaces of category A other than those containing internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion, one (1) EEBD should, as a minimum, be provided on each deck or platform level near the escape ladder.

27. Smoking Prohibition in Canal Waters Pursuant to the Regulation on Sanitation and Communicable Disease Prevention, the ACP has prohibited smoking in enclosed areas on vessels in Panama Canal waters in the presence of ACP officials performing their duties. This directive modified the Administrator’s Directive, which established the prohibition to smoke in all ACP installations and equipment, but excluded vessels within Panama Canal waters.

The ACP has adopted general provisions of the National Health Authority and recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as those deriving from international conventions to which Panama is a party, in order to ensure the health and safety of the employees of the ACP.

28. Proper Display of the Panamanian Flag The Panama Canal Authority Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, Article 26, Section Four, Chapter I, Requirements and prohibitions, states that “All vessels shall display the Panamanian flag from dawn to 1800 hours while they are in Panama Canal waters, and may also display their national and house flags.”

The following information governs the proper manner in which to display the Panamanian flag on vessels while in Panama Canal waters, including its anchorages.

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The Panamanian flag is divided into four rectangles of equal size. The top two quadrants are white with a five point blue star in the center on the hoist side and plain red. The bottom two quadrants are plain blue on the hoist side and white with a five point red star in the center.

The flag must be displayed with the white quadrant with the blue star on top, adjacent to the flagpole, leaving the blue quadrant directly below and also adjacent to the flagpole.

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-2-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Harbor Operations 1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-2-2009. The content of this Notice includes the following changes: (1)

Paragraph 2.b (4) was deleted.

(2) Section 10 (Vessel Movement In and Out of the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company) and section 11 (Mooring Post-Panamax Vessel Movement in or out Balboa and Cristobal Harbors) were added on page 9.

(3)

Paragraphs 13.c (1) and (4) were modified on page 15.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope These harbor operation rules and regulations are used to control the movement of vessels in the Canal operating waters of Cristobal, Balboa and the Canal entrances to reduce the risk of accidents.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729, Balboa-Ancon Panama, Panama www.pancanal.com

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HARBOR OPERATIONS Table of Contents PAGE 1.

Arriving and Departing Anchorages

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2.

Harbor Tug Services Conditions

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3.

Docking and Mooring Restrictions

2

4.

Periodic Surveys at Balboa and Cristobal Harbors

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5.

Balboa and Cristobal Harbor Conditions

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a. Depths and Drafts ...............................................................................................3 b. Docking in Dock 6, Port of Balboa.......................................................................4 6.

Bunkering/Fueling Vessels at the Docks in Balboa or Cristobal Harbors

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7.

Vessel Movements in Balboa and Cristobal Harbors

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8.

Vessel Movements Control for Small Vessels in the Ports of Balboa and Cristobal 7

9.

Vessel Movements Into and Out of the Dry Dock

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10.

Vessel Movement In and Out the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company Mooring

9

11.

Post-Panamax Vessel Movement In or Out Balboa and Cristobal Harbors

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12.

Vessel Coordination and Procedures at the Atlantic Entrance a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

13.

10

Purpose……………….. …………………...…………………………………………10 Responsibility and Authority ..............................................................................10 Communications ...............................................................................................11 Procedures........................................................................................................11 Special Procedures for Vessels with Certain Dangerous Cargoes....................13 Dead Tows ........................................................................................................13 Vessel Responsibility to Abide by Navigational Rules.......................................13 Navigational Caution .........................................................................................14 Exceptions.........................................................................................................14 Compliance .......................................................................................................15

Exemption from Compulsory Pilotage

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a. Purpose.............................................................................................................15 b. Application for Exemption..................................................................................15 c. Vessel Categories .............................................................................................15 iii

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d. Operating Requirements................................................................................... 15 e. Boarding for Inspection..................................................................................... 16 14.

Arrival and Departure Times for Manzanillo Bay

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15.

Changes to Cargo Declaration Forms for Container Vessels

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16.

Handling of Cargo Declaration Forms for Container Vessels

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17.

Attachments

19

a. b. c. d. e.

Form 4323, Undertaking to Release and Indemnify.......................................... 20 Pacific Entrance................................................................................................ 21 Balboa Harbor................................................................................................... 22 Atlantic Anchorage............................................................................................ 23 Cristobal Inner Harbor ...................................................................................... 24

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1. Arriving and Departing the Anchorages Vessels arriving or departing the Atlantic or Pacific Anchorages are required to contact the Port Entry Coordinator (PEC) in Cristobal or Flamenco Signal Stations on Channel 12 (VHF) prior to this evolution.

2. Harbor Tug Services Conditions The harbor tug operation in Balboa and Cristobal is a contracted service by the vessel’s agency. The following rules shall be followed regarding this service: a. Only the Panama Canal Authority Marine Traffic Control (MTC) has the authority to dispatch the required tugs for harbor service. This will be done via the harbor radio. b. All docking and undocking jobs are to be performed by PPC contracted tugs with the following exceptions: (1) Dead tows from the piers to the Canal. Panama Canal Authority (ACP) tugs will continue to make up at the pier before proceeding to the Canal.

(2) All dead tows proceeding from the Canal to the piers will be taken to the piers by ACP tugs.

(3) All dead tows proceeding to sea, either northbound or southbound, will be taken to the usual "cast off points" where ocean-towing tugs usually make up to the tow.

From the dock at Cristobal or Balboa, PPC contracted tugs will be used. If coming from transit, ACP tugs will be employed. The Balboa "cast off point" is in the area south of Buoys 1 and 2 and in Cristobal, it is in the area between the Mole Buoy and Cristobal Breakwater Entrance.

(4) The turning around of large "supers" in Cristobal Harbor will be accomplished using ACP tugs when available.

(5) ACP tugs will be used, when available, in the harbor and anchorages for primary response to emergency situations. c. These operational guidelines do not cover unusual circumstances or emergencies that may arise requiring special tug assignments. The Transit Operations Division executive manager, or his designee, will decide on a case-by-case basis what constitutes an unusual circumstance or emergency, whereby a substitution or exchange of tugboats between port and transit functions may be made.

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3. Docking and Mooring Restrictions a. Vessels classified as Precaution Designator-1 (PD-1) or PD-2 will not be allowed to berth at Dock 6, Balboa. Vessels that must go to the dock to discharge such cargo, which resulted in their being classified as PD-1 or PD-2, will do so at Dock 7, 14 or 15.

(1) The Authority takes precautionary measures for vessels carrying dangerous cargo, which vary depending on the ship and other factors. The specific characteristics of the cargo, and whether in bulk or packaged, are the primary factors which determine what, if any, precautionary measures shall be taken.

(2) Information about dangerous cargo on board shall be provided by the vessel no less than 48 hours in advance of arrival, and verified by the Authority boarding officer upon arrival.

(3) Based on this information, a Precaution Designator (PD) is assigned to the vessel. "PDs" are numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) or letters ("N" or "H"), where "PD-1" is the most hazardous and "PD- 7," the least. "PD-N" means no dangerous cargo is aboard.

(4) When a vessel does not provide the necessary information as required by the regulation, an "H" or "HOLD" is assigned. This means that the vessel will not be scheduled for transit or docking until the cargo information is made available.

(5) The “PD� assigned to each vessel sets forth the imposed precautionary measures due to the cargo that is being transported on that vessel while in Canal waters.

This includes actions such as the qualifying level and number of pilots that will be assigned to that vessel; docking; clear cut or channel restrictions; special precautions while at the locks, or whether or not a fire truck will stand by at the locks during the lockage.

(6) While the precautionary measures required to be taken by the Authority are internal actions to ensure a safe transit or docking to every vessel, it is essential that masters provide exact and timely information, as there is a direct relationship between the type of cargo and how the vessel is scheduled for transit or for docking at Cristobal or Balboa.

(7) Failure to provide proper information could result in delays to the vessel. b. Vessels over 700 feet (213.4 m) L.O.A. are not allowed to berth at Dock 6, Balboa.

Docking vessels that are more than 600 feet (183 m) L.O.A. and have a beam of 100 feet (30.5 m) or more will require prior approval from Transit Operations Division. c. The routine docking of a second vessel at Docks 7 and 8, Balboa, with a vessel already docked at the opposite pier may be accomplished with the following restrictions: (1) For movements occurring during daylight hours, the combined beam of both vessels will not exceed 150 feet (45.7 m).

(2) Movements of vessels with a combined beam exceeding 110 feet (33.5 m) will be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Canal port captain on duty.

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(3) Movements occurring during darkness will be approved on a case-by-case basis; however, in these instances, the combined beam of both vessels will not exceed 110 feet (33.5 m).

(4) An omni-directional tug will be used when available.

(5) The tidal current is approximately slack.

(6) The tidal level provides sufficient water for deeper vessels, which is critical for Dock 8.

(7) Dry dock entries and exits will be accomplished only during daylight hours. d. A large vessel mooring alongside a smaller vessel that is being used as a fender at any dock is not considered by ACP to be a safe procedure in waters under Canal control. Should the mooring require an ACP pilot, both vessels will be requested to sign ACP Form 4323 “Undertaking to Release and Indemnify” before proceeding.

4. Periodic Surveys at Balboa and Cristobal Harbors The ACP Engineering Division Surveys Branch periodically conducts routine hydrographic surveys of the channel, the pier areas adjacent to Rodman, and the general and inner harbor areas of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. When these surveys reveal that the general and inner harbor areas of the ports have significantly silted, pilots and customers will be notified of the conditions of the areas and of the approved procedures to be followed.

5. Balboa and Cristobal Harbor Conditions a. Depths and Drafts: The depths in Tables I, II and III refer to the amount of water available at Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS) in the ports of Balboa, Rodman and Cristobal. The attendant draft figures are the allowable drafts at the respective docks at any stage of the tide. Pilots or boarding officers are requested to have the master of the vessel sign Form 4323, “Undertaking to Release and Indemnify,” prior to docking vessels that arrive with a draft in excess of the respective dock or that expect to load to a draft in excess of that amount. In addition, the master will also be required to sign Form 4323 when a vessel is to be berthed on a pier deemed to have inadequate or no lighting or fendering at Balboa or Cristobal Harbors. (See copy of this form on page 15.) b. Docking in Dock 6, Port of Balboa: When a vessel is moored at Dock 6, Balboa, the master should be reminded to have his crew tend the mooring lines and keep the lines tight, especially during the ebb tide when the lines may go slack. Maintaining mooring lines tight will help prevent a surge of the vessel when ship traffic moving in the Canal channel passes close to Dock 6. Pilots are instructed to proceed with caution and at a safe minimum speed when passing Dock 6.

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TABLE I - Depths and Drafts in Balboa

DOCK

6

7

32’ 08” 10.00 m

31’ 08” 9.64 m

600 ft 182.92 m

AB: 33’ 01” 10.08 m CD: 32’ 06” 9.90 m 30’ 02” 9.19 m 20’ 00” 6.10 m 42’ 06” 13.00 m 42’ 06” 13.00 m 52’ 05” 16.00 m 52’ 05” 16.00 m

AB: 32’ 01” 9.78 m CD: 31’ 06” 9.60 m 29’ 02” 8.89 m 19’ 00” 5.80 m 41’ 06” 12.70 m 41’ 06” 12.70 m 51’ 05” 15.70 m 51’ 05” 15.70 m

DEPTH

AB

742 ft 226.21 m

ABCD

13 14

AB

15

AB

17

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF SHIP

BERTH

8

16

MAXIMUM WATER DRAFT

USABLE LENGTH

1,050 ft 320.12 m 470 ft 143.29 m 280 ft 85.37 m 1,054 ft 321.22 m 900 ft 274.32 m 1,100 ft 335.37 m 1,100 ft 335.37 m

4

850 ft 259.14 m 530 ft 161.59 m 220 ft 67.07 m 954 ft 290.85 m 800 ft 243.90 m 1,000 ft 304.88 m 1,000 ft 304.88 m

REMARKS F / M / L OIL / WATER / DRY & LIQUID BULK / PASSENGER / CAR CARRIER F / M / L OIL / WATER/ DRY & LIQUID BULK / PASSENGER / CAR CARRIER DRY DOCK EXCLUSIVE USE REPAIRS CARGO CONTAINER CARGO CONTAINER CARGO CONTAINER CARGO CONTAINER

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PIER LENGTH

AREA NO.

TRUE HEADING

BERTH

Total Pier Length

Ft

Mts

Usable Length

Ft

Mts

DEPTH (MLWS)

MAX. S. W. DRAFT (MLWS)

Ft

Mts

Ft

Mts

40’00”

12.19

39’00”

11.89

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF SHIP AT MAXIMUM DRAFT Ft

Mts

HEIGHT ABOVE LOW WATER SPRING (MLWS) Ft

BEAM LIMIT.

REMARKS

Mts

1

Appr. to Pier 1

2

232º

Pier 1 North C

704

215

400

122

30’06”

9.29

29’06”

8.99

550

168

25’4”

7.72

NONE

2

232º

Pier 1 North D

704

215

562

171

30’06”

9.29

29’06”

8.99

712

217

25’4”

7.72

NONE

3

232º

Pier 1 South A&B

704

215

625

191

34’06”

10.51

33’06”

10.21

775

236

25’4”

7.72

NONE

4-5

232º

Appr. to Pier 2

35’00”

10.67

34’00”

10.36

6

232º

Pier 2 North C&D

704

215

630

192

29’06”

8.98

28’06”

8.68

775

230

25’4”

7.72

NONE

7

232º

Pier 2 South A

704

215

450

137

26’00”

7.91

25’00”

7.61

550

168

25’4”

7.72

NONE

7

232º

Pie r 2 South B

704

215

650

198

26’00”

7.91

25’00”

7.61

750

229

25’4”

7.72

NONE

FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES

FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES FUEL LOAD/ DISCH. STORES

TABLE II: Rodman Piers Draft Limitations Notes: 1. ACP under keel clearance is 1 foot.

2. Table I information provided by Panama Ports Company on June 17, 2007.

3. Table II information provided by Parque Industrial Marítimo de Panamá, S.A., on April 20, 2008.

4. Piers on Areas No. 2, 3, 6 and 7 have no beam limitations and can be used for loading or discharging fuel or stores.

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USABLE LENGTH

DEPTH

1030 ft 313.94 m

41 ft 12.50 m

1030 ft 313.94 m 240 ft 73.20m

41 ft 12.50 m 41 ft 12.50 m

AB

977 ft 297.78 m

41 ft 12.50 m

7

CD

1000 ft 304.80 m

41 ft 12.50 m

7

E

240 ft 73.15 m

41 ft 12.50 m

8

AB

990 ft 301.75 m

41 ft 12.50 m

8

CD

1010 ft 307.84 m

41 ft 12.50 m

8

E

250 ft 76.20 m

41 ft 12.50 m

9

AB

1068 ft 325.53 m

41 ft 12.50 m

423 ft 128.93 m 460 ft 140.20 m 900 ft 274.32 m

41 ft 12.50 m 35 ft 10.36 m 35 ft 8.84 m

DOCK

BERTH

6

AB

6

CD

6

E

7

10 14 15

16

AB

1070 ft 326.13 m

41 ft 12.50 m

16

CD

1070 ft 326.13 m

41 ft 12.50 m

16

E

458 ft 139.60 m 275 ft 68.58 m

41 ft 12.50 m 29 ft 8.83 m

MINDI

MAXIMUN WATER DRAFT A: 40 ft 12.19 m B: 36 ft 10.97 m 40 ft 12.19 m 33 ft 10.06 m A: 40 ft 12.19 m B: 39 ft 11.88 m C: 40 ft 12.19 m D: 37 ft 11.27 m 40 ft 12.19 m A: 40 ft 12.19 m B: 36 ft 10.97 m C: 40 ft 12.19 m D: 38 ft 11.58 m 40 ft 12.19 m A: 39 ft 11.88 m B: 37 ft 11.27 m 30 ft 9.14 m 28 ft 8.53 m 29 ft 8.84 m A: 39’ 08” 12.08 m B: 39’ 04” 11.98 m C: 40 ft 12.19 m D: 38 ft 11.58 m 40 ft 12.19 m 26 ft 7.92 m

MAXIMUN LENGTH OF VESSEL 970 ft 295.66 m 1030 ft 313.94 m 240 ft 73.15 m

REMARKS

PASSENGERS / RO-RO CARGO

PASSENGERS WATER

920 ft 280.42 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / ALL TYPE OF CARGO

1000 ft 304.80 m

ALL TYPE OF CARGO

240 ft 73.15 m

WATER

942 ft 287.12 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / ALL TYPE OF CARGO

955 ft 291.08 m

WATER

250 ft 76.20 m

WATER

1036 ft 315.77 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / ALL TYPE OF CARGO

600 ft 182.88 m 500 ft 152.40 m 700 ft 213.36 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / ALL TYPE OF CARGO

1000 ft 304.80 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / DRY & LIQUID BULK

1000 ft 304.80 m

F / M / L OIL / WATER / DRY & LIQUID BULK

300 ft 91.44 m 300 ft 91.62 m

REPAIRS REPAIRS

F / M / L OIL / WATER EXPLOSIVE CARGO

TABLE III - Depths and Drafts in Cristobal Note: Between Docks 6 CD – 7 AB, 7 CD – 8 AB and 8 CD – 9 there is a 105 ft beam restriction.

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6. Bunkering/Fueling Vessels at the Docks in Balboa or Cristobal Harbors Bunkering/fueling a vessel at any dock from a tank vessel moored alongside the offshore side of that vessel is not considered to be a recommended practice in waters that are under ACP operational control. The Transit Operations Division executive manager may allow exceptions on a case-by-case basis; however, before proceeding with mooring that requires an ACP pilot, both vessels will be required to sign Form 4323, "Undertaking to Release and Indemnify."

7. Vessel Movements in Balboa and Cristobal Harbors a. No movement either into or out of dry dock 1 will be authorized if there are vessels moored to both Dock 7 and Dock 8. b. The Canal port captain on duty will review and authorize in advance any docking of a vessel that involves the use of tugs at either Docks 7 or 8, specifically, when there is already a vessel berthed at one of these docks. Docking that involves vessels with a combined beam exceeding 110 feet (33.5 m) will only be authorized on a case-by-case basis. c. Lighting on Piers 9/10 Cristobal Harbor: A quick-flashing green light is available at the corner of Cristobal Piers 9/10 to assist vessels docking at Pier 16. Should this light be extinguished or should additional lighting be required for a particular job, the dock master from the Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (Panama Maritime Authority) will provide the additional lighting requested. The dock master may be contacted through the Cristobal Harbor controller located at MTC, Balboa. d. Inadequate Lighting or Fendering: When a vessel is to be berthed on a pier deemed to have inadequate or no lighting or fendering, either at Balboa or Cristobal Harbors, it will be required to sign Form 4323 “Undertaking to Release and Indemnify.”

8. Vessel Movement Control for Small Vessels in the Ports of Balboa and Cristobal On certain small vessels, such as those involved in local bunkering operations, specially designated by the Transit Operations Division executive manager, the master and crew may be allowed to complete docking maneuvers after the first mooring line is made fast ashore. In these cases, the pilot may yield control of and responsibility for the vessel to the vessel's master once the vessel is no longer piloted or navigated by an ACP pilot. This would occur after the first mooring line is made fast, at the pilot's direction, provided that any assisting harbor tugs have been dismissed. At this point, the pilot may allow the vessel's master to assume control. The pilot will retain control of the vessel if the master so desires or as long as harbor tugs are still made fast or on stand by to assist.

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9. Vessel Movement In and Out of the Dry Dock a. Movement to and from the dry dock will normally be made from the wet dock adjacent to that facility. Panama Canal pilots will pilot a vessel destined to enter the dry dock from sea to the wet berth associated with that dock. If no wet berth is available, then the pilot will continue to exercise his authority until the first part of the vessel crosses the dry dock sill. At that point, the pilot's responsibility will terminate and he will relinquish control. The pilot will assume control of the vessel from the wet dock to sea when departing the dry dock. If there is no wet dock available, the pilot will assume control when the last part of the vessel crosses the sill departing the dry dock. When arriving from sea, a vessel will be considered docked at the wet berth when the first mooring line is made fast ashore under the pilot's direction. b. When docking at the wet berth and preparing to enter the dry dock, the pilot will yield control of and responsibility for the vessel at a time mutually agreed upon with the vessel's master. When proceeding directly in or out of the dry dock, the pilot will yield or accept control of the vessel at a time mutually agreed upon with the appropriate Astilleros Braswell employee. Normally, this will occur when the first line is made fast ashore or the last line is cast off and the vessel is in a safe condition. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, the evolution will be terminated and the vessel returned to its starting location or to safe anchorage at no cost to the Canal. c. The pilot is responsible for determining the number of tugs required for calling tugs and for directing their activities. Two tugs are normally assigned. d. A step-7 pilot will be assigned to any vessel moving directly to a dry dock. Vessels that are bound for the dry dock, but will be warped into that facility at a later time, will be assigned a pilot qualified for that size vessel. e. The direct movement of vessels into or out of the dry dock will be made only during daylight. Warping the vessel into or out of the dry dock from the adjacent wet dock without ACP assistance or support may be performed anytime it is safe and efficient to do so. f. If the vessel is simply going to or from the wet dock, and not immediately involving the dry dock, then the docking will take place in the normal manner. g. Good radio communications should exist between the vessel, dock master and tugs during the docking operation. Working Channel is 4B. h. Shipyard line handlers should be positioned to receive and shift lines as soon as the vessel is within heaving line range of the dock entrance. If required, and if the berth is clear, the vessel could be positioned alongside Pier 8. i. The vessel should provide lines and line handlers, and should operate winches as directed by the pilot or dock master. j. When making the approach, the state of the tide, currents and wind should be considered. The wind generally blows from the north or north-northwest at variable speed.

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10. Vessel Movement In and Out the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company Mooring a. Vessels with an extreme beam of 91 feet (27.74 meters) or more shall be piloted into and out of the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company (PRC) Mooring by harbor pilots with a minimum qualification level of CP-04-09. b. The movement of vessels into and out of the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company (PRC) Mooring shall only be conducted during daylight. However, maneuvers may be performed during the hours of darkness when acceptable lighting is installed in the Atlantic Panama Railroad Company (PRC) Mooring.

11. Post-Panamax Vessel Movement In or Out Balboa and Cristobal Harbors a. The procedures established in this section are to be utilized for vessels of more than 108 feet (32.93 meters) in beam, hereinafter referred to as Post-Panamax. b. The following requirements shall apply to Post-Panamax container vessels proceeding into or out of the Balboa Dock Nos. 16 or 17: (1) Vessels of more than 108 feet (32.93 meters), but less than 132 feet (40.24 meters) in beam, which are in compliance with the visibility requirements established by the ACP shall have a Clear Channel meeting restriction at all points between Pacific Entrance Channel’s Buoy 14 and Balboa Reach’s Buoy 26. South of Pacific Entrance Channel’s buoy 14, these vessels shall not meet another vessel if the combined beam exceeds 220 feet (67.07 meters).

(2) Vessels of more than 108 feet (32.93 meters), but less than 132 feet (40.24 meters) in beam, which are not in compliance with the visibility requirements established by the ACP shall have the following meeting restrictions: x During the hours of darkness: Clear Channel restriction at all points between Pacific Entrance Channel Buoy 1 and Balboa Reach Buoy 26; and x During daylight: Clear Channel restriction at all points between Pacific Entrance Channel Buoy 14 and Balboa Reach Buoy 26. South of Pacific Entrance Channel Buoy 14, these vessels shall not meet another vessel if the combined beam exceeds 220 feet (67.07 meters).

(3) Vessels of 132 feet (40.24 meters) or more in beam in compliance with the visibility requirements established by the ACP shall have a clear channel restriction at all points south of Balboa Reach Buoy 26.

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Daylight and a Clear Channel meeting restriction at all points south of Balboa Reach Buoy 26.

(5) Vessels of more than 108 feet (32.93 meters) in beam not in compliance with the visibility requirements established by the International maritime Organization (IMO) shall have both Daylight and a Clear Channel restriction at all points south of Balboa Reach Buoy 26. These vessels may be approved by the Transit Operations Executive Manager on a case-by-case basis, and may be subject to further restrictions and requirements.

(6) A minimum under keel clearance of five 5 feet (1.52 meters) is required when Post-Panamax vessels proceed between the Pacific Anchorage and Balboa Dock Nos. 16 or 17.

(7) For reasons of safety and expediency, it is preferable to dock Post-Panamax Vessels port side to at Balboa Dock No. 6 and starboard side to at Balboa Dock No.17.

(8) The following are the tug requirements for docking and undocking under normal circumstances: x Vessels equipped with one or more operational thrusters will rate two (2) tugboats of four thousand (4,000) horsepower or more, or three (3) tugboats of three thousand (3,000) horsepower or more. x Vessels of eight hundred (800) feet or more in length overall which are not equipped with an operational bow thruster will rate two (2) tugboats of four thousand (4,000) horsepower or more, or three (3) tugboats of three thousand (3,000) horsepower or more. An additional tug shall be made available upon pilot’s request. c. In addition to the requirements of section 7.11(b), other restrictions and requirements may be applied by the Transit Operations Executive Manager to PostPanamax vessels other than full container vessels proceeding between the Pacific Anchorage and Balboa Harbor or between the Atlantic Breakwater and Cristobal Docks. d. Post- Panamax vessels shall be piloted into or out of the Balboa or Cristobal Harbors by harbor pilots with a minimum qualification level of CP-04-08 with four (4) years experience.

12. Vessel Coordination and Procedures at the Atlantic Entrance a. Purpose: To direct the attention of the shipping community to improve vessel coordination and procedures implemented to reduce the risk of accidents at the Atlantic entrance. b. Responsibility and Authority: The Transit Operations Division and the Traffic Management Unit are the Operations Department units responsible for coordination of 10

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vessel movements at the Atlantic entrance. The Atlantic Canal port captain is the senior representative of the Transit Operations Division at the Atlantic terminal and has authority to direct Signal Station personnel to meet the requirements of this notice. c. Communications.

(1) As provided by ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 29, all vessels of 300 gross tons or over, or of 100 gross tons or over when carrying one or more passengers for hire, and every commercial towing vessel of 26 feet (8 m) in length or more shall be equipped with a radiotelephone, which can be operated from the navigation bridge and shall maintain a continuous watch on Channel 12 (VHF) until the ACP pilot assumes control.

(2) As provided by ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 35, the above vessels must, when arriving and before entering the breakwater, communicate with the Signal Station on Channel 12 (VHF). The Port Entry Coordinator (PEC) shall contact vessels when they are five miles off the breakwater, if they have not previously called, to state their intentions.

Channel 12 will be used to notify vessels of their transit times and for harbor coordination communication between vessels and the ACP Signal Station.

(3) A vessel of a type described in paragraph 10.c(1) of this section shall maintain a continuous watch on Channel 13 when under way in Panama Canal waters for bridge-to-bridge navigational communications only. One-watt maximum power shall be used on that frequency, except in emergencies or unusual circumstances more power may be used. When such vessels have a Panama Canal pilot aboard, Channel 13 may be used only by the pilot or at his direction for navigational communications.

(4) All communications between the Signal Station and vessels shall be in English. d. Procedures.

(1) Atlantic anchorage entry/exit and harbor movements will be coordinated.

(2) Only vessels having valid reasons, such as listed below in paragraph 10.d(5), will be authorized to enter the breakwater.

(3) Vessels inside the inner anchorage may be required to return to the outer anchorage after their business is completed if the space is needed for other vessels.

(4) Large vessels of over 700 feet (213.4 m) in length or over 100 feet (30.5 m) in beam and vessels assigned a dangerous cargo PD as listed below in paragraph 10.e(1) of this notice, will normally be required to anchor in the outer anchorage.

(5) Priority for use of inner anchorages will normally be granted to vessels in the following order: (a) Vessels requiring stores, crew changes, bunkering or other matters shortly before commencing southbound or immediately following northbound transit. (b) Transiting vessels, in order of scheduled transit. (c) Other vessels.

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(6) Transiting vessels anchored in the outer anchorage must enter the breakwater in sufficient time to complete the boarding process without incurring a delay at the locks.

After confirming that arrangements have been made for a pilot to meet the vessel just inside the breakwater, the PEC will inform the vessel when they are to enter.

(7) Normally, vessels shall not meet at the Cristobal breakwater entrance. Every effort shall be made to maintain one-way traffic. The PEC shall arrange the order in which vessels will be authorized to enter/exit the breakwater.

(8) When a northbound vessel is required to slow or hold for a southbound in accordance with paragraph 10.d(7), the following procedures shall be followed: (a) Cristobal Signal Station shall, to the extent possible, give the pilot of the northbound vessel ample advance notice of delays due to southbound transits. Normally, this information will be provided when the northbound has cleared Gatun Locks. (b) The northbound vessel shall remain south of the Mole Buoy until an ACP pilot takes control of the southbound. (c) The ACP pilot aboard the northbound shall retain control until an ACP pilot takes control of the southbound and a satisfactory meeting is arranged. (d) Necessary tug assistance will be provided to the northbound at no charge. (e) Normally, a harbor pilot will relieve the transit pilot one hour after clearing Gatun when greater delays are anticipated due to this rule.

(9) The order of entry/exit shall be communicated by the PEC to affected vessels in such a manner as to ensure that each vessel knows which vessel it will follow, or which vessel must clear before it proceeds. For example: x "PACIFIC STAR, two vessels will depart the breakwater before you may enter. You may enter when the TOYAMA and EAGLE have departed." x "RAINBOW LEADER, the SEA BREEZE will enter the breakwater before you may depart."

(10) Pilotage is required for vessels departing Anchorage Area C until the vessel is safely in the Channel clear of oncoming traffic.

(11) Other specific vessels, such as dead tows and vessels anchoring for bunker, may require pilotage when deemed necessary by the Cristobal Canal port captain or, in his absence, the Canal port captain on duty.

(12) Vessels should not enter, depart or move within Limon Bay and the inner harbor without a pilot unless they have first contacted the Signal Station and obtained authorization. Authorization shall be given by the PEC only for a specific time. If the vessel does not proceed at the appointed time, she may not proceed without first obtaining authorization for another under way time from the PEC. 12

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(13) Vessels authorized to move in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 12.d(12) will be given a detailed account by the PEC of vessel movements, imminent or in progress. Similarly, all other vessels under way or preparing to get under way will be advised of the intended movement of non-piloted vessel.

(14) Bunkering may be permitted for light-draft vessels near the east breakwater and for deep-draft vessels at the inner explosive anchorage. Bunkering operations require approval of the Cristobal Canal port captain or, in his absence, the Canal port captain on duty. Bunkering operations will not be permitted in other anchorage areas. Pilots are required to anchor all vessels, either arriving from sea or departing the Canal that will be taking on bunkers within the confines of Limon Bay. Exceptions to this rule may be made by the Cristobal Canal port captain or, in his absence, the Canal port captain on duty. e. Special Procedures for Vessels with Certain Dangerous Cargoes.

(1) Applicability: This paragraph applies to all vessels assigned dangerous cargo PD 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

(2) Procedures. (a) The PEC will arrange the entry of vessels in accordance with the provisions of this notice. (b) Vessels authorized to enter in accordance with this Paragraph require pilots who shall embark as near the breakwater as practicable. (c) Vessels assigned a PD listed in paragraph 10.e(1), whether from sea, the Canal or dock, may anchor inside the Cristobal Breakwater only when specifically authorized by the Cristobal Canal port captain or, in his absence, the Canal port captain on duty, and then only in the designated explosive anchorage. (d) Vessels arriving for transit on the Atlantic side and assigned a PD listed in paragraph 10.e(1) will anchor in the outside anchorage. These vessels shall not enter the breakwater until authorized to do so. Authorization will be radioed to the ship by the Signal Station only after a pilot is at the boathouse, available to board the vessel, and there will be no outbound traffic at the time of entry. (e) Outbound vessels assigned a PD listed in paragraph 10.e(1) and any vessel leaving Anchorage Area C must be piloted. f. Dead Tows: Requirements for dead tows vary greatly depending on size and configuration of the tow, time of arrival, traffic conditions and other circumstances. For these reasons the Cristobal Canal port captain will exercise direct control and coordination over the movement of dead tows. Pilots are required for all arriving dead tows. g. Vessel Responsibility to Abide by Navigational Rules: Due to the volume of ship vessel traffic and the confined navigational area, vessels must navigate with extreme caution. The master retains full responsibility for the safe navigation of his vessel until a Panama Canal pilot assumes control. The master shall insure full compliance with all applicable Navigation Rules. All vessels must maintain a proper lookout, proceed at a safe 13

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speed, use all available means to determine if risk of collision exists, and take timely positive action to avoid collision as required by Navigation Rules 5 through 8. The Navigation Rules are mandatory and may not be relaxed to meet the coordination measures set forth in this directive. When the master of a vessel determines he cannot comply with the coordination advice received from the Signal Station, and still meet the requirements for safe navigation set forth in the Navigation Rules, he shall immediately advise the Signal Station of the circumstances and his intended course of action.

NOTE: The Navigation Rules applicable upon the navigable waters of the Canal operating areas are set forth in ACP Navigation Regulations, Chapter VIII. These provisions incorporate most of the Rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) and the Rules for the Prevention of Collisions in the Panama Canal, ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 108, and shall be applicable to vessels and seaplanes upon the navigable waters of the Canal operating areas. The same are described as a continuous area generally following the course of the Panama Canal, and generally contiguous to it, running from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It includes the Atlantic entrance and its anchorage areas, the port of Cristobal, Gatun Locks, Gatun Dam, Gatun Spillway, Gatun Power Station, portions of Gatun Lake, Culebra (Gaillard) Cut, Pedro Miguel Locks, Miraflores Lake, Miraflores Locks, Miraflores Spillway, Miraflores Filtration Plant, Miraflores Power Station, the port of Balboa, the Pacific entrance and its anchorage areas, as well as the land and water areas encompassing them. h. Navigational Caution: (1) Many factors combined together make the Atlantic terminal of the Panama Canal a difficult area to navigate safely. Mariners must be alert for frequent vessel movement not only to and from the Canal, but also to and from anchorages inside and outside of the breakwaters.

(2) Traffic to and from the local port is to be expected. Recently, traffic to and from Manzanillo Bay began moving through a newly opened section of the Cristobal breakwater. Vessels that are either arriving or departing the Panama Canal should be aware that traffic to and from Manzanillo Bay may cross their path.

(3) Vessels calling at the Manzanillo Bay, which then wish to transit the Canal, are required to exit through the Manzanillo Bay breakwater entrance and proceed to the Panama Canal Atlantic Sea Buoy before proceeding to the Canal anchorage or entrance.

(4) Rain squalls, which suddenly reduce visibility may be encountered. An easterly set across the Channel outside the jetties is normally encountered. Shallow water effects frequently cause seagoing vessels to respond in ways not anticipated by the master. At night, background lights make it difficult to identify aids to navigation and the navigation lights of other vessels.

(5) To insure safe navigation, vessels navigating this region must exercise extreme caution. The mariner must be alert and expect the unexpected. Masters who believe they will require assistance outside the Atlantic Breakwater, may request a pilot to meet the vessel outside in accordance with ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 94.

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i. Exceptions: Special circumstances may arise for which it may be appropriate for ACP to apply more restrictive or less restrictive procedures than those established by this Notice to Shipping. Each situation must be well reasoned, appropriate to existing circumstances, and shall not result in significant unnecessary risk. The Cristobal Canal port captain shall exercise authority under this rule when appropriate; however, the Transit Operations Division executive manager shall be advised as soon as possible and, when practicable, beforehand. j. Compliance: Non-compliance with any of the requirements set forth in this directive shall be reported to the Cristobal Canal port captain or, in his absence, the Canal port captain on duty.

13. Exemption from Compulsory Pilotage a. Purpose: In order to standardize the application for exemption from compulsory pilotage for all locally operated commercial vessels, under ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 98 to 105, the following policy is established. b. Application for Exemption: Vessel owners/operators desiring to operate their vessels without ACP pilots in the Canal operating waters of the approaches and harbors of Cristobal and Balboa shall submit a request for this exemption to the Transit Operations Division executive manager, following the policy guidelines below. Owners/operators with previous exemptions must reapply under this policy in order to continue to operate without a pilot. All exemptions issued under this policy will remain valid for one year and, if a continuation of the pilot exemption is desired, a new request shall be submitted within one month before expiration of the exemption. c. Vessel Categories: Exemption from compulsory pilotage may be requested for commercial vessels within the following categories, provided such vessels comply with requirements specified in the Panama Canal Authority Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal and the current version of the MR Notice to Shipping No. 1 (Vessel Requirements). Specific mechanical engineering and safety requirements will also be established by the Transit Operations Division.

(1) Self-propelled vessels up to 125 feet (38.1 meters) of overall length, or (2) Self-propelled vessels not more than 1,000 Panama Canal (PC) gross tons, other than (3) and (4).

(3) Self-propelled hazardous cargo vessels (bulk or package) not more than 500 PC gross tons.

(4) Self-propelled passenger vessels not more than 500 Panama Canal (PC) gross tons.

(5) Towboats without tows.

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d. Operating Requirements: The following are operating requirements for pilot exempted vessels: (1) Permission to Move: The vessel must obtain permission from the Canal port captain prior to any movement in or out of the harbor, including arrival or departure, and when shifting berths. The vessel is also required to contact MTC watch supervisor through the appropriate Signal Stations or by telephone at 272-4201, prior to initiating any authorized movement. The vessel must obey any instructions that the watch supervisor may give at the time contact is made and will maintain a watch on Channel 12 (VHF) to receive any further instructions while maneuvering.

(2) Licensed Master/Operator Experience: A person seeking permission to navigate in Canal Operating Area waters without a pilot must possess a valid document, issued by a competent authority of the Republic of Panama, which authorizes the holder to navigate a vessel of the size for which this permission is being requested. He must have at least ten voyages/trips with an ACP pilot. This will be a self-certification program and owners will be held responsible to ensure that their masters/operators receive the required trips prior to operating the vessels without a pilot. Owners must maintain records of these masters/operators qualification trips and be able to produce these records upon request.

The Board of Inspectors should validate this license. To comply with this requirement the operator should pay a charge of $15.00 based on the Non-Commercial Vessel Tariff. This payment is made at the Citibank (Balboa), Account No.0-550305-054 through a Speed Collect Form. The non-licensed masters or operators will not be exempted from pilotage.

Vessel’s owners shall make their request for a pilot to the Traffic Management and Admeasurement Branch manager, by fax, at 272-3630. This office will apply the pilotage charges such as: Port Pilotage Tariff, Channel Fee Tariff and Launch Service Tariff (if used) according to vessel’s gross tons. After the operator complies with all the abovementioned requirements, he should request authorization to validate the license to the Transit Operations Division executive manager, Building 910, La Boca.

(3) Canal Channel from Entrance to Harbor and Return: Pilots must be utilized if available. If the Canal port captain authorizes movement without a pilot, the vessel shall establish communications on Channel 12 with the appropriate Signal Station and maintain watch on the channel throughout the movement.

(4) Crossing Canal Channel: A pilot is not required; however, the vessel shall establish communications on Channel 12 with the appropriate Signal Station and maintain watch on Channel 12 throughout the crossing.

(5) Harbor Movements or Movements Not Involving the Canal Channel: A pilot is normally not required. In these instances the vessel shall establish communications on Channel 12 with the appropriate Signal Station and maintain watch on Channel 12 throughout the movement; however, pilots are required for bunkering operations in the harbor or for moving dead tows in or out and within the harbor. e. Boarding for Inspection: All pilot-exempted vessels are subject to boarding and inspection by personnel from the Transit Operations Division at any time in compliance 16

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with this policy. Any vessel owner or operator found not in compliance will have their exemption revoked and will not be reconsidered for a period of one year after the noncompliance was discovered.

14. Arrival and Departure Times for Manzanillo Bay The following operational procedures apply for vessels proceeding to or departing from Manzanillo Bay to determine the arrival and departure times for scheduling purposes: a. Traffic coordination through the Manzanillo Bay Breakwater will be the entire responsibility of the Panama Maritime Authority. b. All vessels proceeding to or from Manzanillo Bay must utilize the Manzanillo Bay Breakwater entrance. However, the Canal Operations Captain can authorize vessel movement through the East Inner Anchorage in Limon Bay on a case-by-case basis. Small local coastal vessels can utilize this passageway as long as they move outside the anchorage limits. c. All vessels, BOOKED or NON-BOOKED, proceeding to Manzanillo Bay for a later Canal transit, will be considered as ARRIVED by the ACP Cristobal Signal Station when: (1) They report their arrival at the East Breakwater entrance on an inbound course; and (2) The ACP Port Entry Coordinator confirms this visually or by radar.

Arrival time will be used to determine the order in which NON-BOOKED VESSELS will be scheduled. It will also determine BOOKED VESSELS compliance with BOOKING ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS. d. All vessels proceeding from Manzanillo Bay on the planned day for Canal transit must arrive at the Panama Canal outer anchorage in sufficient time to ensure that they will be at the ACP breakwater entrance at the time set for transit. Any vessel that fails to adhere to this requirement will lose the scheduled transit turn. In case of BOOKED VESSELS, it will forfeit its booking. e. ETA’s and Transit Read Times must be provided by agents on the estimated times established in paragraph 7.d above. f. Northbound vessels proceeding to Manzanillo Bay after a Canal transit, and later returning for a southbound Canal transit, must comply with the same requirements as provided above. Such vessels will require ACP boarding as any other vessel proceeding from sea for Canal transit.

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15. Changes to Cargo Declaration Forms for Container Vessels a. The Panama Canal Authority has analyzed the way in which the containership industry measures movements of cargo and the standards utilized in ports and international trade statistics. Therefore, in an attempt to incorporate the foregoing, we have made changes to the Cargo Declaration Form. These changes will also assist us in developing a system to capture data electronically, which will expedite and facilitate the boarding, as well as the data collection process in the future. This information will enable us to perform a more precise analysis of cargo movements, as well as providing a means to gauge the value of service that we offer to our customers. b. In order to expedite and facilitate the boarding process, container vessels cleared for transit will be authorized to provide the Cargo Declaration Form, signed by the Master, along with an attachment of the vessel’s computer report, as long as all of the required information has been provided. The cargo shall be divided based on number of 20 feet units (TEU), 40 feet units (FEU), loaded, empties and reefer above or below deck. This information shall also indicate number of units and tons of cargo. Submission of the above is required for each transit. c. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in unnecessary delays, to include the possibility of removal from that day's transit schedule, loss of booking, and other applicable charges or penalties.

16. Handling of Cargo Declaration Forms for Container Vessels a. Due to the short distance that exists between the ports located in Manzanillo Bay and the Canal entrance, container vessels proceeding from that area for Canal transit often do not have the required Cargo Declaration Form in order prior to transit. As a result, this creates unnecessary delays to the boarding officers and may very well affect the clearance of this vessel. b. In order to expedite and facilitate the boarding activity, container vessels proceeding from this area will be allowed to provide the Cargo Declaration Form without the loaded/discharged cargo information that took place at that location, with the complete understanding that the vessel’s agent must deliver the required documentation prior to the vessel’s departure from the last set of locks, to either the Admeasurement Office at Balboa or Cristobal. These same procedures will apply to container vessels calling the Balboa or Cristobal Ports prior to Canal transit. c. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the vessel’s exclusion from participating in this special arrangement until such time as the vessel can demonstrate that corrective measures have been taken. Therefore, on future transits, these vessels will be required to submit the completed cargo declaration papers prior to transit or docking.

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Consequently, this may result in unnecessary delays, including the possibility of removal from that day’s transit schedule, loss of booking, and other applicable charges or penalties.

17. Attachments The following form and charts are provided for reference: a.

Form 4323, "Undertaking to Release and Indemnify" (page 20).

b.

Pacific Anchorage (page 21).

c.

Balboa Harbor (page 22).

d.

Atlantic Anchorage (page 23).

e.

Cristobal Inner Harbor (page 24).

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PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY Ship Identification No.

4323 (OPT)

TO: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

18.

UNDERTAKING TO RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY (Ship dry-docked, docked, or berthed by Canal pilot)

I, _______________________________ Master of the ___________________________________________ for and in consideration of the ____________________________________________ being dry-docked, docked or (Name of vessel)

berthed by a pilot employed by the Panama Canal Authority under the following circumstances: (Check the applicable item(s) and delete others.) _________ (a) Main engine is not fully operational. _________ (b) Deck machinery is not functioning properly. _________ (c) Vessel subject to damage if operation requires landing alongside dock with inadequate fendering. _________ (d) Vessel is not fully manned for maneuver. _________ (e) No visibility forward due to vessel’s excessive drag. _________ (f) The vessel’s draft may exceed available depth of water at the assigned dock. _________ (g) Other deficiency(ies) or condition(s). (Specify). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ do hereby undertake, for the said vessel, her owners, operators, charterers, crew, or any other persons having any interest in her, and for myself, to release the Panama Canal Authority and the Republic of Panama from, and to indemnify it against, any loss or damage, or any liability incurred by the Panama Canal Authority or the Republic of Panama under, or in respect to: (a) (b) (c)

Articles 63 to 74 of the Panama Canal Authority Organic Law (Law No. 19 of June 11, 1997), Property of the Panama Canal Authority, or the Republic of Panama; and Panama Canal Authority employees to the extent and in the proportion that the above-described circumstances may proximately cause or contribute to a casualty and resulting damages.

By accepting the vessel in the above-described circumstances for dry-docking, docking or berthing, the Panama Canal Authority does not, and shall not be deemed to, waive any rights against the vessel, her owner, operators, charterers, or any other persons having interest in her.

It is understood that the obligations assumed by the undersigned, on behalf of himself, the ____________________________ _____________________________________, (hereinafter referred to as “the vessel”), her owners, operators, charterers, crew, or any (Name of the vessel)

other persons having and interest in the said vessel, as stated in this undertaking to release and indemnify, shall continue in effect for all dry-docking, docking or berthing with the assistance of a Canal pilot by the vessel on and after __________________________ until such time as the Authority is satisfied that condition(s) noted above has (have) been rectified.

(Date) It is further understood that this document does not, of itself, grant continuing permission for the vessel to dry-dock, dock or berth with the services of a pilot in the above-stated condition. Such permission must be obtained from the Executive Vice President of Operations or his designee for each intended dry-docking, docking or berthing until such time as the condition(s) noted above has (have) been rectified.

WITNESSED: _______________________________________

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(Authorized ACP Official)

(Owner/Master/Agent)

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(Title) _____________________________________________ (Date)

(Vessel)

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January 1, 2010

OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-3-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Communication on Transit Activities

1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-3-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same, except for paragraph 6.g, which was modified to incorporate an additional contact person that will receive complaints, recommendations or recognitions regarding the services granted by the ACP, on page 15.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this Notice is to present a compilation of all the communication means with the different Operation Department units in charge of transit operations. In this way, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) ensures that there are permanent, open channels of communication to strengthen the relationship with clients and users and ensure the excellence in the transit services they receive.

3. Implementation of the Automated Data Collection System (ADCS) To ensure the most efficient use of its resources and to provide the best level of service and security to its customers, the ACP implemented an Automated Data Collection System (ADCS) in a staggered process that began April 1, 2004, and was completed July 1, 2004.

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The ADCS is an efficient electronic information exchange between the ACP information system and the customers’ systems, which enables the collection, administration, and validation of data. The ADCS includes an application that is used by ACP boarding officers to access, update and add information with on-line access to the current operational application via wireless technology.

The ADCS is divided in two main components: (1) Electronic Data Collection System (EDCS): The EDCS is designed to function as the ACP’s Information System front–end. It provides for the electronic reception of all preliminary information required for security and operational purposes. After being verified by ACP personnel through an interface, this information is incorporated into the production database of the Enhanced Vessel Traffic Management System (EVTMS), which is the current operational application used by the ACP. The EDCS contains three main modules: (a) Client’s Web-Form Module (Used by clients and registered agents) (b) (EDI) Messaging Module (c) Value Added Network (VAN) and EDI links (2) Mobile Data Collection System (MDCS): The MDCS allows for wireless communication between the EVTMS database and the handheld devices carried by the ACP admeasurers, boarding officers and Canal protection officers. Wireless communication enables these officials to access, edit or input information via an interface from any location throughout the Canal. a. Operation of the Electronic Data Collection System (EDCS) The EDCS receives the required information from the vessel through three different routes or options, which are available for the customer to choose from: (1) EDCS Web Portal: The customer and the registered agents have access to this portal at any time. It has the following functionality: (a) User profile and password maintenance (b) General Transaction Status (c) Module for submission of required information: x ETA

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Ship Due Ship Due for Small Crafts Cargo Declaration Crew Information Passenger Information Preliminary Admeasurement Data Sheet (For first time transits only) Booking Request and Cancellation (For registered agents only)

The ACP provides each customer and registered agent with a user name and password to log onto the EDCS portal. The client is able to change the password in the EDCS portal at any time.

In order to assure the proper level of security in the communications over the Internet, the registered agents are required to use digital keys in order to electronically sign the documents they generate. These digital keys (USB Tokens) are provided and configured by the ACP. However, in order for the customer to receive its user name and password, the customer must have a Customer Code (CC). This CC is critical for the submission of any information to the ACP. Access to the information regarding each vessel is restricted to the Users that are related to the corresponding CC. After logging into the EDCS, the customer may verify the status of each transaction related to the data requested for security and operational purposes, with links provided for access to the proper forms to be used. These forms have intelligent software that validates the submitted data and alerts the customer of missing or invalid data.

The required information is, basically, the same information that has been requested from our customers in the past. Additionally, the following information is required: (a) Vessel Security Officer general data. (b) Prior ports and corresponding MARSEC levels.

The following detailed information regarding cargo is requested: (a) Harmonized code for detailing of cargo (6 digit), including cargo inside containers. (b) Location of cargo in the vessel, according to the Stowage Layout, to be provided electronically when a vessel arrives at Canal waters for its first transit. (c) IMDG (UN) code for dangerous cargo. (d) UN Port Codes for origin and destination ports. (e) UN Country codes.

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Finally, the ACP has designed this portal primarily for clients with bulk cargo on board and a reduced number of passengers. For high volume of cargo and passenger data, the options of EDI Messaging Module (Secure ftp) or Value Added Network (VAN) were implemented.

(2) EDI Messaging Module: The EDI messaging module has the same function as the Web Portal, but provides access to the following forms only: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

ETA Ship Due Cargo Declaration Crew Information Passenger Information

This module handles direct server-to-server communication using an ACP proprietary format called Panama Canal Automated Data Collection Requirements (PCADR). The PC-ADR is based on EDIFACT, which is a widely utilized international EDI protocol used within the maritime industry.

The Web Server module and the EDI Messaging Module are integrated in a way that if the customers send their ETA and Ship Due using the Web Portal, and use the EDI messaging module to send their passenger and cargo declarations, the status of all the transactions will be reflected in the status screen at the Web Portal.

(3) Value Added Network (VAN): Customers have the option to use their own VAN, or use the preferred ACP VAN provided by Crimson Logic. The VAN option is offered for those customers with high volume of data but with no current translation or mapping capabilities.

The use of this option only differs from the EDI messaging module in that the connection is accomplished through a third party. The customer is responsible for directly handling this connection.

The ACP has managed special rates for the services related to these transactions in order to minimize the economical impact on customers that wish to use this option.

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b. Changes in Procedure The main procedural changes needed for the implementation at the EDCS level are the following: (1) Submitting Information: The following information is required 96 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at Canal waters: (a) ETA (b) Ship Due (c) Ship Due for Small Crafts (d) Cargo Declaration (e) Crew Information (f) Passenger Information (g) Preliminary Admeasurement Data Sheet (Only for first time transits) (h) Booking Request and Cancellation (Optional - Only for Registered Shipping Agents) Failure to provide the required information in a timely manner may result in delays in transit times. There will be security holds imposed on every transit until the required information has been properly revised and a risk assessment has been performed.

Vessels with a voyage time of less than 96 hours from their last port of call prior to entering Canal waters will, nevertheless, be required to provide preliminary information not less than 96 hours in advance of arrival. However, such vessels will be required to provide their final information to ACP immediately upon departure from their last port of call.

Those vessels unable to comply with the above requirements, or that arrive at Canal waters without providing proper notification, shall be considered in violation of Panama Canal Regulations and will be subject to control and compliance measures. Noncompliance may consist of the submittal of incorrect, false, incomplete or late information.

These measures may include the assignment of additional resources, at the vessel’s expense, or a more detailed inspection, which may result in delays or denial of transit.

Non-compliant vessels may also be subject to fines and/or other additional control and compliance measures, as deemed appropriate by the ACP. Fines for non-compliance are independent of charges that may be incurred for the use of any additional resources assigned due to safety or security concerns.

With the implementation of the EDCS system, vessels will no longer be required to provide ACP Boarding Officers with hard copies of Cargo Declarations, Passenger Lists, and Crew Lists. However, upon arrival, vessels must still provide ACP Boarding Officers

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with a hard copy of the Ship’s Information and Quarantine Declaration – SIQD (Form 4398) completed, with the exception of the information on dangerous cargo. The dangerous cargo information must be forwarded in advance through the EDCS system.

The SIQD form is available at www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/forms.html.

(2) Customer Code Issuance Procedure: The Customer Code (CC) is an imperative requirement for a transaction to be accepted or data to be received and processed. The CC process remains the same. The following is a general overview of the Customer Code request process: (a) New customers send the required general and security information and documentation to the Customers Relations Unit. The following information can be sent by fax or email: x x x x x x

Complete Company Address Phone Number Fax Number Email Address Web Site Official Contact Person

(b) The ACP Customer Relations Unit sends the assigned Customer Code to the customer. (c) To access EDCS, a user ID and password are necessary. All Panama Canal registered Customers (customer code holder) are issued an administrator user account and password.

These procedures are explained in Sections 4.a, 4.b and 5 of this Notice. (d) The ACP Help Desk provides 24-hour service to address difficulties pertaining to EDCS access. The process of generating a CC and User/Password takes a minimum of 2 working days. (e) Finally, the Customer Relations Office is available Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Following is a list of points of contact for EDCS support: x x x x x x

International Call Center ............... Tel. + 65 6887-7288 Local Call Center........................... Tel. (507) 272-2222 Customer Support ......................... EDCS_support@pancanal.com Registration and Accreditation ...... EDCS_registration@pancanal.com Customer Relations....................... Customerelations@pancanal.com General Information ...................... EDCS_info@pancanal.com

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4. Canal Internet Gateway (CIG): The Canal Internet Gateway (CIG) communication module provides ACP customers an avenue to send and receive EDCS messages to and from the ACP in either EDI or XML format via Internet in a fast, secure, and reliable manner. The specific CIG interface data requirements and format definition will be provided in the Panama Canal Automated Data Requirements (PC-ADR). The CIG module offers customers the option of forwarding submissions via HTTP or RTFTP, which is a variation of a secure file transfer protocol.

The connectivity service to the CIG communication module may be obtained by customers through third party vendors or a Value Added Network (VAN). To our knowledge, the only VAN currently offering this service is CrimsonLogic, LTD. As soon as other companies become VAN CIG accredited, the ACP will provide that information. The decision to use a particular provider is strictly a customer’s decision.

Note: For a proper understanding of the terms and processes defined herein, customers should have an understanding of the business logic and flow of the ACP transit procedures and the EDCS system. For business logic and flow of the ACP transit procedures, please refer to: x

OP Directives: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/directives/index.html

x Panama Canal Regulations: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/ regulations/ index.html x OP Notices to Shipping: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/notices/ index.html a.

CIG registration:

(1) The customer requests an administrator user ID and password utilizing EDCS Administrator Account Request (Form 335), in order to access the EDCS web module.

Please refer to Advisories to Shipping No. A-07-2004 and A-15-2004, available at http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime.

(2) ACP reviews customer’s request for EDCS web module access. Upon approval, the customer is provided an administrator user ID and a password. This user ID and password will provide access to the EDCS web module, at http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/index.html.

(3) The ACP registered customer administrator may request additional EDCS web module access utilizing EDCS Additional Account Request (Form 337), available at http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/forms.html. This request may be made via e-mail to EDCS_registration@pancanal.com or by facsimile to (507) 272-1592. The customer

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has to define the preferred format (EDIFACT or XML) or the connectivity (FTP or HTTP) that will be utilized Note: The CIG module requires a digital certificate per server. The first digital certificate will be provided free of charge by the ACP. Additional certificates will be available at USD $1,000 each and are valid for one year. b.

CIG accreditation process: (1) ACP reviews customer information provided in Form 337 and assigns a technical counterpart who will serve as the point of contact throughout the CIG accreditation process.

(2)

ACP provides the customer with the following technical documentation:

x Panama Canal Data Requirements (PC-ADR): Includes information required for ACP clients to map and translate data from any of their individual formats to the proprietary PC-ADR format. Lists message types, structure and validations accepted

by CIG. x Client Data Requirements (CDR): Details all procedures relating to connecting to CIG for both HTTP and secure FTP, including third party VAN connection.

Note: All necessary information for CIG accreditation is contained in the PC-ADR and CDR. (1) ACP provides Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) for customer’s approval and signature.

(2) ACP issues digital certificate for customer’s server.

(3) Testing will begin once the customer has completed changes to their backend system or contracted the services of a third party VAN. (4) A series of tests will be required by the ACP to evaluate the customer’s ability to receive and transmit data. CIG testing will be done in three stages, which include systems interface test, software test and pilot test: x System Interface Test: Verifies the accuracy of the customer’s communication software and hardware. All communication problems encountered during this test are resolved. The test is successful when the customer has submitted and retrieved all required messages using CIG. Each customer must follow a pre-defined test scenario in order to evaluate their software’s effectiveness in transmitting and receiving the required forms. x Software Test: Allows final adjustments to the customer's system and provides an opportunity for error detection without risk. Each customer must demonstrate 8

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the ability to transmit all required sample forms and receive replies according to established test procedures. CIG will process the sample forms and generate error messages, reject messages, and status notifications. x Pilot Test: Is performed once software testing is complete. During the Pilot Test live data is transmitted through the CIG to the ACP. Upon successful completion of the Pilot Test, the customer is ready to send all required information.

Note: Small craft are required to submit their visit information into the EDCS (Electronic Data Collection System). The system is available at the ACP Admeasurement Unit at Bldg. 729, Balboa or at Bldg. 1000, Cristobal. Small craft are still required to comply with the 96-hour rule. Yachts or small craft (under 125 feet in length) are required to submit only the “Small Craft Due� module upon arrival at Panama Canal waters. A computer terminal has been installed on the first floor of Bldg. 729, Balboa, Admeasurement Unit for this purpose.

5. EDCS Registration Process for Agents: In order to access EDCS, the following is required: a. Procedure for Agents (Web Access): (1) To access EDCS, a user ID and password are required. All Panama Canal registered agents (agent code holder) are issued an administrator user account and password. The local steamship agents that require registration to be bona fide agents shall contact the ACP Customer Deposit Section at (507) 272-7807.

(2) The person assigned to be the agent administrator account is responsible for the administration of all agent accounts, viewing all audits logs and reports, and requesting additional user accounts for this agent code. In this regard, the agent administrator will only be able to deactivate an account, i.e., personnel taking vacation or personnel no longer employed with the agency, and reactivate, i.e., personnel returning from vacation or hiring.

(3) The administrator account will have the same capability as any other account with regard to the submission of forms; however, only the ACP can create additional user accounts requested by the agent administrator.

(4) All agencies must retrieve, as soon as possible, their administrator user account and one digital certificate or token in order to access the EDCS and submit all funding related forms, i.e., booking, same day transit, etc. Only the administrator can request additional users and digital certificates.

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(5) The administrator user account requires the use of a digital certificate. The Administrator must digitally sign all requests for additional users and digital certificates prior to submission.

(6) Agencies that do not retrieve their administrator user ID and digital certificate will be unable to enter EDCS. In order to submit an administrator account request, the following is required: x A completed “EDCS Users Administration Request� (Form 337 (OPT)), containing agent administrator user information must be signed and submitted by each agent representative to the ACP via electronic mail to EDCS_registration@pancanal.com or by fax to (507) 272-4292. In turn, agents will receive their administrator user ID and digital certificate. x If an agency has more than one person in charge of submitting information through EDCS, other than the administrator account, two options are available: Sharing the same user ID and password: This is not advisable if the users are able to submit information within the same time period. EDCS provides an electronic trail for all transactions that are tied to a logged-in user; therefore, if two or more persons are sharing the same user ID at the same time, it would be difficult to perform a trace, and the accountability of the transaction would be lost.

Requesting Additional Users and passwords: option since it will afford better accountability and control.

This is the preferred

x Requests for additional user accounts may be submitted after the administrator has retrieved its user ID and digital certificate by using EDCS Users Administration Request (Form 337 (OPT)). This form shall be completed and signed by the administrator prior to forwarding.

It shall be sent via electronic mail to EDCS_registration@pancanal.com. x The administrator shall define on Form 337 (OPT) which additional user accounts will be assigned with digital certificates. The person in charge of submitting forms related to transit bookings, i.e., Booking Request, Booking Cancellation, Request for Daylight Booked Transit, Request for Same Day Booked Transit, etc., is required to have a digital certificate in order to sign and submit their request through EDCS. Note: Each shipping agent with an ACP Agent Code may request up to ten (10) user accounts at no cost. Thereafter, each additional user account will be charged a nominal annual fee.

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b. Related Charges (1) Creation of account – User ID and password (valid for agents and customers) Basic user (Account administrator)..............No Charge Additional users (First 10)............................No Charge Additional users (11 and up)........................USD $50 (2) Digital certificate (including token) for agents: Basic user (Account administrator) ............. No Charge Additional user (2 and up)........................... USD $ 90 Renewal (does not include token)............... USD $ 25 New digital certificate (to replace lost token) USD $ 90 (3) Digital certificate for servers (CIG access module): Basic user ................................................... No Charge Each additional server (up to 3 per customer) USD $1,000 Accreditation process (CIG access module) No Charge Renewal………………………………………… No Charge Notes: x The above-listed charges were established as a means to immediately begin the EDCS registration process and, at this time, are not meant to recover the system’s development, implementation and maintenance costs. x Tokens will be used to store digital certificates. If tokens are lost, a new digital certificate and token must be requested. c. Payment The above-listed charges may be paid at CITIBANK Panama with cash or certified check using the “Speed Collect” slip available at the bank. The reference number required by the bank in order to complete the “Speed Collect” slip is EDCS-620301-400203. d. Training An E-learning tool is available to agents as a training aid on the use of EDCS. Access to this application is available to all registered agents with an assigned EDCS user ID and password. The EDCS Training Module is available online or for downloading, at http://www.pancanal.com.

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6. Additional Communication on Transit Activities a. As previously advised, vessels bound for the Panama Canal with a voyage time of less than 96 hours from their previous port of call are also required to submit their prearrival notice 96 hours prior to arrival at Panama Canal waters. This pre-arrival notification may be subsequently revised as deemed necessary. Vessels that fail to provide their prearrival notification 96 hours prior to arriving at Canal waters, will not be scheduled for transit ahead of vessels that have complied with this requirement or that have already been assigned pilots for transit. b. Direct communication enabling immediate attention to requirements for transiting vessels, vessel construction approvals, hazardous cargo information are available at the offices of the ACP Operation Department. c. For calls originating outside the Republic of Panama, dial the International Access Code, then Country Code (507) and the ACP telephone number. Telephone, Fax, and e-mail addresses are as follows: (1) For messages and transit information of small craft, contact the Traffic Management Unit: E-mail: ETA@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 272-4200 Fax: (507) 272-3976 (2) For dangerous cargo information, contact the Transit Operations Division: E-mail: opts@pancanal.com Telephones: (507) 272-4219 or 272-4213 Fax: (507) 272-3015 (3) For vessel construction/modification approval for transit, contact the Transit Operations Division: E-mail: opts-an@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 272-4211 Fax: (507) 272-7688 (4) For tonnage information, contact the Admeasurement Unit: E-mail: optc-a@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 272-4567 Fax: (507) 272-7901 (5) For Radio Pratique messages via e-mail, contact the Admeasurement Unit:

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optc-arp@pancanal.com (Balboa) optc-ara@pancanal.com (Cristobal) (6) For emergencies involving vessels in Canal waters, contact the Canal Port Captain, South: E-mail: OPTS-CP1@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 272-4215 Fax: (507) 272-5280 or the Canal Port Captain, North: E-mail: OPTN-CP1@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 443-2202/2207 Fax: (507) 443-2213 d. All ETA messages must comply with the following requirements: (1) Shall provide information using standard Form 4376, which, as explained in Sections 3, 4, and 5 of this Notice, is available in the Electronic Data Collecting System’s Client’s Web-Form Module, EDI Messaging Module, and Value Added Network (VAN) and EDI links.

(2) Information must be clearly written; and, (3) The vessel's correctly spelled name, ship identification number (SIN), call letters and customer code shall be included in order to identify the vessel. Abbreviations are unacceptable.

Please note that ETA messages from vessels other than small craft may no longer be faxed.

Steamship agents, owners and operators are reminded that: (1) ETA messages will only be accepted when submitted via the Transit Operations Division Automated Data Collection System (ADCS); (2) ETA messages must comply with the requirements as set forth in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, Article 30; (3) Each message shall include ETA information for only one vessel; and (4) Non-compliance may subject a vessel to unnecessary delays.

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e. The Transit Operations Division is also accepting submission of drawings electronically by regular mail, in diskettes, to the following address: AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Transit Operations Division (OPT) 8619 NW 68 Street Miami, FL 33166-2667 Packages mailed to the above address will be forwarded to our offices in Panama; although you may also opt to mail your packages directly to our office in Panama using the addresses indicated below: Courier Mail:

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA División de Tránsito Marítimo, Bldg. 910, La Boca, Balboa, Panamá, República de Panamá

Regular Mail: AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA División de Tránsito Marítimo (OPT) Balboa, Panamá, República de Panamá Submission of drawings electronically via e-mail or regular mail must comply with the following requirements: (1) The drawings are to be saved in a format type, which minimizes file size and is readable by or compatible with AUTOCAD2000. All drawing and letter files comprising the submittal are to be zipped together into one zip file using the WinZip file compression software. Please note that due to security measures our e-mail system limits attachment size to less than 1.5MB. (2) After review, the drawings will be stamped electronically, encrypted to protect the integrity of our approval actions and will be returned via e-mail, zipped. This will allow the recipient better control of the number of prints required for internal distribution. f. All radio pratique messages sent via e-mail must comply with Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal, Chapter II, Radio Communications, Article 30, with the following requirements: (1) Information must be clearly written in printed and readable characters.

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(2) The vessel’s correctly spelled name, ship identification number (SIN) and call letters shall be included in order to identify the vessel.

Abbreviations are unacceptable.

(3) Each message shall include information for only one vessel.

(4) Messages that do not comply with this regulation will not be processed. g. Finally, in an effort to enhance the quality of service to our customers, we have improved our customer services process to better manage complaints, recommendations or recognitions regarding the services granted by the ACP. Effective from the date of issue of this Notice, please send comments regarding our services to: Contact Person: Manuel E. Benítez Title: Executive Vice President of Operations E-mail: op@pancanal.com Telephone: (507) 272-4500 Fax: (507) 272-3892 Mail: AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729 Balboa-Ancon, Panama Contact Person: Title: E-mail: Telephone: Fax: Mail:

Yadira I. Sowley Claims Coordinator opxr-c@pancanal.com (507) 272-4990 or 272-4500 (507) 272-3892 AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729 Balboa-Ancon, Panama

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-4-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Illegal Activities on Transiting Vessels 1. This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N4-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year.

2. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

3. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is aware that over the years there have been reports of drug and merchandise peddling, and pilferage of cargo on board vessels in the maritime industry. This is a matter of serious concern, and the Authority is doing everything possible to curb these activities in the Canal. In addition, the Authority requires that employees comply with the Ethics and Conduct Regulations of the Panama Canal Authority, which establishes that, with minor exceptions, they will not accept gifts from persons doing business with the Authority. This is particularly important in cases in which determining the legitimacy of said gifts is difficult. The cooperation and support of officers and crew of transiting vessels is essential to succeed in these efforts.

4. The most effective shipboard measures are: a. To refrain from presenting gifts to Canal employees; b. To control access to living, office, shop, storage and cargo spaces; and, c. To report any incident immediately and identify violators.

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5. The following procedures are recommended for implementation by shipboard personnel: a. Canal employees should be escorted by vessel personnel to and from their duty stations. b. Canal employees should be assigned toilet facilities and scuttlebutts as close as possible to their duty station. c. If the master suspects any illegal activity by Authority personnel, he or an officer representative should immediately notify Maritime Traffic Control Unit through the pilot, if aboard, to request an investigation and, if deemed necessary, should conduct a search before the employee(s) disembark. d. Shipboard searches must be ordered by the master or a ship's officer and should be conducted with appropriate witnesses, including the Canal pilot or other responsible Authority personnel, if possible.

6. When a Canal employee is apprehended in an unauthorized area, or has unauthorized items in his possession, Maritime Traffic Control Unit should be notified immediately through the pilot, if aboard. If the employee is a line handler, then the line handler leader should also be notified. A positive identification of the offender is essential, as is a concise report of the incident, including statements by all witnesses, and a positive identification of the merchandise or item involved. Reported incidents will be investigated in detail by the Authority. This will enable the Authority to take appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions when warranted.

7. As a matter of general information, line handlers are authorized to carry on board only job related items such as flashlights, raincoats, gloves and their lunch. All other items must be specifically authorized by the supervisor. Line handlers have been specifically advised that their belongings are subject to search when boarding or disembarking a vessel and unauthorized items are subject to confiscation; however, all Canal employees are subject to the same. The Authority conducts random searches at launch landings and a similar practice is conducted on board vessels. These searches, along with confiscation of stolen or otherwise unauthorized property, serve to deter potential offenders.

8. Ship personnel shall refrain from presenting Canal employees with gifts of any kind, since determining their legitimacy is difficult, if not impossible, to ascertain, and is disruptive to Authority efforts to control this problem.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-5-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Official, Courtesy and Guest Transits 1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-5-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope To establish procedures for Official, Courtesy and Guest transits of the Panama Canal. Experience has illustrated a need to exercise more effective control over passenger transits. Customer vessels and their agents require positive assurances that Official and Courtesy passengers have prior authorization from Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officials and that vessels are not forced to assume a liability for passenger safety they are not prepared to accept. Similarly, the Panama Canal Authority must be notified by shipping agents of any Guest transit they approve.

3. Definitions a. Official Transits are passages made by ACP personnel while in an official duty status and by other high-ranking officials or dignitaries who are assigned that status by ACP officials.

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b. Courtesy Transits are passages by persons not in an official duty status. Such passengers include Authority or other personnel not in an official capacity, but who have some legitimate need or reason to acquaint with the Canal operation. These transits must be authorized by the Executive Vice President of Operations or his designee and are arranged with the approval of the vessel, its owner, operator, or agent. c. Guest Transits are passages for enjoyment by persons invited by owners, masters or agents. Since the Authority is not involved, arrangements are to be made directly with the local shipping agencies.

4. Procedures Requests for Official and Courtesy transits are to be directed to the Maritime Traffic and Admeasurement Section (OPTC) at 272-4224, for coordination and approval. Requests for Guest transits are to be directed to the vessel's agent. Division and unit managers may approve and arrange Official transits for their employees if job related, but must first coordinate with OPTC to ensure that there is no conflict with other Official or Courtesy transits. All transits involving Authority launch service must be coordinated with OPTC. a. Official and Courtesy Transits (1) Approval: Must be requested to the Executive Vice President of Operations or his designee prior to transit through the Maritime Traffic and Admeasurement Section manager, or in his absence, the Maritime Traffic Control Manager (OPTC-T) supervisor at 272-4224. Job related transits of ACP employees are to be approved by division and unit managers. Requests for approval and/or coordination will only be processed Monday through Friday between 0730 and 1530 hours. Once approved by the Executive Vice President of Operations, the Maritime Traffic and Admeasurement Section manager will make the necessary arrangements and notifications for the transit. The Authority will alert the agent of all requests for official and courtesy transits as early as possible. Since requests for courtesy transits must be approved by the vessel's master, an occasional last minute refusal is possible.

Courtesy transits will generally be authorized between Tuesdays and Saturdays.

(2) Transportation: The Authority will make available at no expense to the passenger, vessel or agency involved, the launch and land transportation for any approved official transit. Passengers shall make every possible effort to avoid delays in the departure and/or arrival of the official jitneys and launches. Except for land transportation, similar arrangements will be made for approved courtesy transits.

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(3) Escort: Official and courtesy transit passengers who are not Authority employees and Authority employees who are not familiar with the transit evolution require a competent escort by the sponsoring Authority office from the point of embarkation until debarkation. Pilots may also act as escorts. b. Guest Transits (1) Approval: Arrangements must be made directly with the local agent, who is responsible for notifying the Canal port captain at 272-4211 of such approval.

(2) Transportation: Land and/or water transportation shall be provided by the passenger and/or the agent. Subject to safety and operational requirements, the Authority may provide launch service with a service charge at the prevailing tariff rate on a case-by-case basis; however, the agent must make the arrangements and present the necessary documentation to the Authority launch/line handling operations clerk.

5. Restrictions a. For a variety of reasons, including security, liability and passenger relations, most passenger and cruise ship operators are reluctant to accept transit guests and some operators prohibit such guests. Consequently, arrangements for Courtesy transits aboard passenger vessels will not be initiated by the Authority, unless specifically requested by the agent or master. Any such action must be communicated directly to the Maritime Traffic and Admeasurement Section at 272-4224, Monday through Friday, between 0700-1530 hours, for transits scheduled for Tuesdays through Saturdays. b. Escorts and persons making a transit must understand that a ship's owner/operator, and ultimately the master, are the final authorities for approving embarkation. As a consequence, some official, and all courtesy and guest transits may be denied, despite the best efforts of the agent and the Authority.

6. Embarking and Disembarking Embarking and disembarking of Official and Courtesy passengers will be normally permitted only from the Diablo Landing (Balboa Basin) at the Pacific terminal and Gatun Landing (Gatun Lake) at the Atlantic terminus. Official passengers may be permitted to embark or disembark at other locations, with the Port Captain’s prior approval. Other passengers provided with Canal Authority launch service with a service charge at the prevailing tariff rate, or launch service by the Panama Maritime Authority provider, may also embark and disembark at other locations. The agent is responsible for making and

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coordinating arrangements. The above sites have been designated by the Executive Vice President of Operations based on safety of the passengers and operational requirements and should not be changed without authorization.

7. Documentation Persons making an Official or Courtesy transit are required to have in their possession an approved Authorization for Transit form. Courtesy and guest passengers using Canal Authority launches without charge will also be required to execute a Voucher for Free Pass and a Release and Agreement to Indemnify and Hold Harmless form, releasing the ship and launch service from liability in the event personal injury occurs during the transit. Vessel masters may also require passengers to sign an internal release of liability form.

8. Cancellations The magnitude of detail required to arrange a transit dictates that late cancellation by passengers should be extremely rare. Common courtesy demands due consideration by prospective passengers for the considerable effort extended by vessels and others in preparing for these transits.

9. Basic Requirements Persons requesting a transit are presumed to be in good health, physically agile and not afraid of heights, so that embarking and disembarking by vertical ladder will not present a problem. Persons under 14 years of age will not be permitted to transit.

Passengers shall also be properly dressed for the transit. Slacks or jeans and low-heel shoes or sneakers are suggested for female persons making a transit. Groups of passengers shall not exceed five persons per vessel, including the escort.

10. Use of Official Vehicles Authorization to use official jitneys is restricted to passengers on official transits.

Courtesy transit passengers shall provide their own land transportation. Passengers, escorts and guests shall avoid placing themselves in a situation of misuse or unauthorized use of an official vehicle, an offense that carries a sanction in accordance with the ACP Personnel Administration Regulation.

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11. Safety Concerns Safety of the passengers is of the utmost importance to all concerned and applicable safety rules and common sense will be observed during the entire transit. Life jackets are available on the launches for boarding. If conditions warrant, they should be used. Escorts have full responsibility for compliance with these rules and must ensure that passengers have prior authorization from Canal officials, and that the Authority or the vessel is not forced to assume a liability for the passengers' safety.

12. Escort Responsibilities The designated Authority escort for Official and Courtesy transits is responsible for the following: a. Obtain the transit schedule from the employee relations specialist and make arrangements for land transportation at least one day before the transit. b. Confirm the transit schedule with the Maritime Traffic Control Unit watch supervisor at 272-4201 before the associated land or water transportation is initiated. c. In the event of cancellations or transit schedule changes of greater than one hour, contact the employee relations specialist, Monday through Friday, between 0715-1615 hours, or the watch supervisor at other times, to make alternative arrangements. d. Introduce self and party to the ship's officer that receives them on board, and escort the party to the bridge or other designated location. e. Contact the master and pilot in person or by telephone to explain the purpose of the visit and determine any limitations on the visit. f. Observe ship and bridge etiquette, instruct persons making a transit of same, and abide by any imposed limitation.

13. Questions or Clarifications If there are questions regarding these procedures, passengers shall seek assistance from the ACP official or agent who coordinated the transit.

ORIGINAL SIGNED

Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-6-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Embarking or Disembarking During Transit 1. This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N6-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) does not provide commercial launch services on a regular basis at this time; however, under special circumstances, and in exceptional cases, embarking and disembarking a vessel may be arranged. Such operation will take place only after approval by the Canal port captain on duty on the side of the Isthmus under his supervision. These services will entail a charge, unless otherwise authorized as official or courtesy.

3. Persons or organizations requesting launch service from the ACP shall first obtain approval from the Canal Port captain on duty and, after concurring with ACP, from the provider of launch service under contract with the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).

Documentation with the PMA contractor's approval shall be presented to the appropriate ACP launch dispatcher, who will ensure proper billing.

4. Shipping agents requesting embarkation or disembarkation of ship passengers or crew members shall make arrangements with the Panama governmental immigration authority and shall ensure that the corresponding officials are on site at the time of the operation.

The shipping agent shall also notify the Canal port captain on duty when clearance has been obtained from the governmental immigration authority. The names of personnel embarking or disembarking and a list of luggage, packages or equipment involved must also be provided.

5. For operational purposes, the normal sites for embarkation/disembarkation are as follows: PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729, Balboa-Ancon Panama, Panama www.pancanal.com

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Pacific Terminal

Atlantic Terminal

Balboa Anchorage

Cristobal Anchorage

Mine Dock (Amador Launch Landing)

Gatun Landing (Gatun Lake)

Diablo Landing (Balboa Basin) Gamboa Landing (Chagres Crossing)

a. The designation of these sites is based on safety and operational considerations.

Use of any other site requires prior approval of the Transit Operations Division executive manager or the Canal port captain on duty. b. Under unusual or special circumstances, or in cases of emergencies, the Canal locks and Davis and Paraiso landings may be authorized for embarking or disembarking.

Approval will be on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to operational requirements. c. Generally, official and courtesy launch service will be rendered only at Diablo or Gamboa landings in the Pacific Terminal and at Gatun Landing in the Atlantic Terminal.

6. The following procedure must be followed when embarkation or disembarkation that entails a charge is authorized at Gamboa Landing or the locks: a. Shipping agents shall request authorization to the Canal port captain's office in Balboa. b. The duty Canal Port Captain will notify the Gamboa launch dispatcher or the appropriate control house operator by fax or e-mail with a copy to the Admeasurement Unit and the billing/ship data bank section for billing purposes. c. The message must name the person or persons and baggage or packages involved and the steamship agency requesting the service. d. Only person(s) and items identified and approved will be permitted to embark or disembark. e. When a gangplank is secured to a vessel at the locks or a fee for service launch is used at Gamboa, the locks operations supervisor or the dispatcher on duty at Gamboa Landing will notify the Admeasurement Unit.

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f. The Gamboa Landing (Chagres Crossing) is not a normal site for the embarking/disembarking of passengers. This area is an industrial area complex with various ongoing projects and there are no suitable facilities for use by passengers or the general public.

7. Other requirements concerning Embarking or Disembarking: a. Draft reading at the locks: Masters of vessels are reminded that personnel from transiting vessels are not permitted to climb or hang over the side of the vessel from ladders or bosun's chairs while the vessel is in the lock chamber. Personnel are prohibited from disembarking onto the lock walls at any time for any purpose. Draft readings are obtained from the locks through the Pilot. b. Carrying weapons within Canal Authority facilities: The carrying of weapons within Authority buildings and facilities is prohibited, except in the case of law enforcement officials or Authority employees who are authorized to carry weapons in the performance of their official duties. Exceptions to this regulation must be approved by the Protection and Emergency Response Division executive manager. c. Ship's business and commercial activities: The ship’s business and commercial activities should be conducted exclusively in the ports or in the anchorage areas.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-7-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Panama Canal Transit Reservation System

1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-7-2009 and will be effective on the date of issue. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year, except for the following changes: a. A note indicating the closing hours for the allocation of reserved slots on the third period was incorporated on page 3. b. Paragraph 1 (Dead Tows) was modified to incorporate booking requirements for small craft, on page 8. c. Paragraph 6 (Incomplete Booking Requests Forms) was modified to add requirement of providing accurate information by vessel agents, on page 10. d. The super and regular vessel size characteristic was added to paragraph 9(c), Substitutions, and paragraph 10(c), Swapping, on pages 10 and 11, respectively. e. The requirement to request a daylight transit before the closing of the third period was added in item 12 (Charges for daylight transit), on page 12, while the requirement to confirm the daylight transit 48 hours before was eliminated and the ACP policy to confirm the $20K surcharge two days before the booking date was added in the same item. f. Paragraph (c) was modified to establish that penalties due to late arrivals may be void if the vessel agent presents acceptable proof in a timely manner.

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2. Purpose and Scope a. This Notice incorporates the Panama Canal Transit Reservation System in accordance with the third section of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations) and with additional provisions included in the related manual of procedures. b. The rules presented in this Notice constitute, section by section, the regulations related to the matter in the ACP Navigation Regulations and are followed by policies, procedures and practices of the Canal Authority. In the event of any conflict in the rules printed in this Notice and the provisions published in the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 12 to 25 (Spanish version), the latter shall govern.

3. Booking through the Electronic Data Collection System The Electronic Data Collection System (EDCS) is an efficient electronic information exchange between the ACP information system and the customers’ systems, which enables the collection, administration, and validation of data. The EDCS is designed to function as the ACP Information System front–end. It provides for the electronic reception of all preliminary information required for security and operational purposes.

Booking Requests, Requests for Daylight Transits, Requests for Same-day transits (lost reservation due to late arrival), and Cancellations are received through the EDCS Web Portal. The customer and registered agents have access to this portal at any time.

The ACP provides each customer and registered agent with a user name and password to log onto the EDCS portal.

The ACP Help Desk provides 24-hour service to address difficulties pertaining to EDCS. The process of generating a CC and User Name/password takes a minimum of four working days each.

Following are points of contact for EDCS support: x x x x x x

International Call Center ............................. Tel. + 65 6887-7288 Local Call Center ........................................ Tel. (507) 272-2222 Customer Support ...................................... EDCS_support@pancanal.com Registration and Accreditation.................... EDCS_registration@pancanal.com Customer Relations .................................... Customerelations@pancanal.com General Information.................................... EDCS_info@pancanal.com

4. Additional Option to the ACP EDCS The ACP Electronic Data Collection System (EDCS) has been modified to allow its customers to submit pre-arrival information using the BayPlan/Stowage Plan and Empty Location message (BAPLIE), in addition to the cargo declaration through EDCS-CIG and EDCS-WEB. BAPLIE submissions are only accepted from the vessel’s visit principal

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operator (transit to the account of), and will not accept submissions from vessel’s cargo Alliance Members.

Accredited customers interested in using this method for submitting pre-arrival information are encouraged to initiate the accreditation and validation process with ACP by forwarding requests to EDCS-CIG@pancanal.com .

The following additional modifications are in effect: x The SERVICE NAME and SERVICE CODE fields are available in the SHIP DUE for Full Container Vessels. x A new field called VOYAGE NUMBER has been included into the ETA/SHIP DUE as optional. x The SWAP, SUBSTITUTION and CHANGE IN TRANSIT DATE options for booked vessels.

Note: These options are only available to vessels that have been booked through EDCS. x The harmonized code and harmonized descriptions tables have been included in order to declare non-dangerous last cargo information. x Submission of dangerous cargo information for visits of small crafts, when required.

5. Transit Booking Information on the Internet A section on the Panama Canal internet page is available at http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/transit/index.html with the following information on the current status of the Transit Booking System: x Booking Slots Available x Competition x Customer Ranking The Customer Ranking Report is updated and posted at the beginning of each month, while the Competition is updated every time a competition occurs.

The Booking Slots Available site has been designed to provide information on reserved slots and slot availability within the next 12 months, for small and large vessels.

The Booking Slots Report, which is updated every two hours, and the Slot Availability Notifications are also available at this site. This slot availability latest notification requires user name and password. It is updated whenever a booking slot becomes available during the 1st and 2nd period due to cancellations or changes in the booking date, and there are no rejected booking requests that occur prior to the slot becoming available.

The user name and password for this site can be requested at EDCS_regis

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tration@pancanal.com. Please note that this is only available for ACP authorized local shipping agents and customers.

6.

Access to the ACP Vessel Information System

In compliance with ACP and international security requirements, access to the Vessel Information system is regulated.

All requests to transit the Panama Canal or anchor in Canal waters carry implicit authorization for the ACP to disclose information regarding the vessel and its estimated time of arrival (ETA) to those entities duly registered with the ACP to provide services to said vessels.

The Vessel Information system is only available, with the limitations and restrictions established in the contract, and based on the nature of the activity performed, to the following: x x x x

Shipping agencies registered with the ACP; Port terminals located within or adjacent to Panama Canal waters; Government entities with maritime or protection responsibilities; Banks recognized and approved by the ACP as guarantors for tolls and marine services.

Access to vessel’s arrival information, with the limitations and restrictions established by the ACP, will be available to: x

Established entities providing services to vessels in Panama Canal waters;

x

Established entities domiciled in the Republic of Panama providing legal services within the realm of maritime transportation and commerce.

Authorization to access the EVTMS requires signing a contract with the ACP wherein the terms and conditions required of the subscriber are defined. This contract includes the established tariff, as well as confidentiality restrictions regarding the use of information obtained through this system. Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract, including non-payment of the tariff in a timely manner, may result in the suspension of access to this service.

Information regarding the documentation required to obtain access to the vessel information system is stated in the attachment. Requests for access may be submitted electronically to optc@pancanal.com or delivered to: Manager, Maritime Traffic and Admeasurement Section Panama Canal Authority Building 910, La Boca Republic of Panama

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Customer Code Issuance and Consolidation Procedures

ACP requires that a Customer Code be provided to every vessel’s visit to transit the Panama Canal, with the exception of yachts or government vessels. The Customer Code provided by the vessel’s agent for a vessel’s visit must be the Customer Code that belongs to the company responsible for each transit within that visit, and providing a Customer Code belonging to an entity that does not represent, own, operate, or charter the transiting vessel is prohibited. Therefore, the customer code provided must belong to: x x x

The owner of the vessel transiting the Canal, or The operator of the vessel transiting the Canal, or The company that charters a vessel transiting the Canal.

ACP provides several systems and reports, which are readily available to verify Customer Codes that were reported for each vessel's visit, such as: EDCS (ETA and SHIP DUE Module), and EVTMS (Daily Information Report, Arrivals Report, Vessel’s Visit Itineraries Screen, and the Vessel Schedule Report). In addition, the Agent/Customer Summary report, available through EVTMS, provides a summary of all transiting vessels represented by local shipping agents that are logged in. This report contains information for the last 60 days.

An important factor in the competition toward obtaining reserved transit slots is the utilization of the Customer Code, which can affect customer ranking. Customer Code procedures require proof of ownership, contractual chartering or majority stock ownership of a shipping company and these prerequisites are available at: http://www.pancanal.com /eng/maritime/customer-code-procedure.pdf.

Customer Codes that were not used in a five-year period were deactivated by the ACP Customer Relations Unit during 2007. Customers, who may wish to reinstate a code that has been deactivated, are required to send a written request in this regard to the Customer Relations Unit.

For your ready reference, the last revision of the Customer Code Issuance and Consolidation Procedure, which was promulgated for your strict compliance, may be accessed through the following link: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/customercode-procedure.pdf

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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RULES AND PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 13 Applicability and scope Subject to the limitations imposed by Articles II and VI of the 1977 Treaty concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, between the United States and the Republic of Panama, and subject to compliance with the provisions of this part, the Panama Canal Transit Reservation System allows vessels, including commercial passenger vessels, desiring to transit the Canal, to reserve transit slots in advance of arrival to Canal waters and be moved through the Canal on pre-assigned dates.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 8 Definitions (a) Booked for transit means assignment in advance of a specific date for transit of a vessel through the Canal. (b) Commercial passenger vessel means a vessel that principally transports passengers and runs on fixed published schedules. (c) Regular transit means movement through the Canal of a vessel that has not been booked for transit, on the date and time determined by the ACP. (d) Required arrival time means the date and time established by ACP as the deadline by which a vessel booked for transit must arrive in order to transit. (e) Vessel agent means a person or entity that has been authorized by a vessel owner or operator, in the manner prescribed by ACP, with faculties to represent the vessel.

FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 8 1. Vessel Classification. For purposes of these rules, vessels are classified as supers when they are 91 feet (27.74 meters) in beam or over, and regulars when they are under 91 feet (27.74 meters) in beam.

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2. Arrival Times/Restricted Transits. Required arrival time for supers and regular vessels transiting under restrictions that are booked for transit, means the vessel must arrive at a Canal terminal by 0200 hours the day of transit. Commercial passenger vessels are exempt from this requirement.

3. Arrival Times/Unrestricted Transits. Required arrival time for regular vessels not transiting under restrictions that are booked for transit, means the vessel must arrive at a Canal terminal by 1400 hours the day of transit. Commercial passenger vessels are exempt from this requirement.

4. Arrival Time. For purposes of these rules, a vessel booked for transit will be deemed to have arrived at a Canal terminal when a ACP signal station establishes radio contact with the vessel and: (a) The vessel is visually sighted by the signal station; or (b) The vessel is identified on ACP radar by location, speed and course at a distance of not more than 8 nautical miles (13.6 kilometers).

In case a southbound vessel is departing a port in Manzanillo Bay, the vessel establishes radio contact with the ACP Cristobal Signal Station and reports its position as it passes the East Breakwater entrance on a southbound course. The ACP Port Entry Coordinator confirms the vessel’s position through visual sighting or by radar. A vessel in this situation must arrive at the Canal breakwater entrance in sufficient time for its scheduled pilot pick-up. If the vessel fails to do this, the reserved transit slot will be canceled.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 15 AND 16 Booking periods; allocation of reserved slots (a) Only vessel agents may request reserved transits during the following booking periods: Special Periods (1) Commercial Passenger Vessels - 547 to 366 days prior to the requested transit date.

(2) Sealed Bid - 410 to 368 days prior to the requested transit date.

Normal Periods (1) First Period - 365 to 22 days prior to the requested transit date.

(2) Second Period - 21 to 4 days prior to the requested transit date.

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(3) Third Period - 3 to 2 days prior to the requested transit date.

Note: The third period closes at 1530 hours during weekdays and 1500 hours during weekends and holidays. (b) A total of 25 reserved transit slots will be made available throughout the booking periods, allocation of which is to be determined by the ACP. From time to time, the ACP may adjust the total number of available reserved transit slots, commensurate with the safe and efficient operation of the Canal.

FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 15 AND 16 1. Transit Slot Allocations. The 25 authorized reserved transit slots available per day will be allocated among booking periods and size of vessels as set forth in the following table:

VESSEL

Passenger Vessels

Sealed Bid

1st Booking Period

2nd Booking Period

3rd Booking Period

Supers: 91ft. (27.74m) in beam and over

3

1

3

3

7

Regulars: under 91ft.

(27.74m) in beam

3

1

4

Total of 25

6

4

11

1

3

2. Passenger Vessel Allocations. From 547 to 366 days prior to the requested transit date, three slots for supers and three slots for regulars from the 1st booking period will be available exclusively for passenger commercial vessels. These slots will be awarded through competition when the special period opens and on a first-come, firstserved basis after the competition has closed. Upon the expiration of this special period, unused slots will be offered in the normal manner in conjunction with the rest of the slots available during the 1st booking period. No distinction will be made between commercial passenger vessels and other vessels when assigning any remaining reserved transit slots in any of the booking periods.

3. Allocation of slots through the Sealed Bid Option: One booking slot for supers will be offered for each date between 368 and 410 days prior to the requested transit date (a moving 42-day window), available from 0800 hours of the opening date until 0800 hours of the closing date using the auction system. This booking slot will be offered without

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regard to limits by direction or restriction. Interested customers shall submit an electronic sealed bid in the amount of $40,000 or higher for each slot being requested. If only one bid is received for any given date, the slot will be awarded at $40,000 regardless of the amount of the bid. If there is more than one bid, the slot will be awarded to the highest bid, regardless of customer ranking. If tie-breaking becomes necessary, the slot will be awarded to the offer that was received first. Unused slots under this option will be offered in the normal manner in conjunction with the rest of the slots available during the 1st booking period.

4. Allocation of slots to Regular Vessels up to 300 feet in length: A maximum of three slots will be offered on a daily basis during the third period to regular vessels up to 300’ LOA without transit restrictions. These slots are in addition to those already offered to regular vessels and will depend on the number of vessels that fall within this category and that have requested a booking slot. These slots will be limited to two per direction during conditions 1 and 1a. During condition 2, the maximum number of additional slots to be allocated will be limited to two slots, regardless of transit direction.

5. Allocation of Slots through the Auction Process: An additional slot is available through an auction process during the 3rd period only, in any booking condition that may be present at the time. This slot will only be available once all the normal booking slots available for either supers or regulars, independent of each other, have been allocated.

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, the auctioned slot will be subject to the following terms and conditions. x A Customer Code and the amount of the bid will be the only information required to place a bid. x A different user name is required for each Customer Code in each published auction. The system will validate the use name and the Customer Code used to place the initial bid and will create a key with this information. After the first bid is entered, the system will automatically propagate this Customer Code for every subsequent bid in the bidding screen window. x The auction process will begin not earlier than 1400 hours on the opening day of the 3rd period for the slot to be auctioned, or not later than 1100 hours on the closing day of the 3rd period (two days before transit date of the auctioned slot), and will end not earlier than 1300 hours on the closing day of the 3rd period (two days before transit date of auctioned slot). x The auction closing time will automatically be extended by two minutes should a bid be received within the last two minutes of the initial closing time. These automatic extensions will continue until no bid is received during the last two minutes of the current closing time.

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x The initial or base price for the auctioned slot is thirty five thousand dollars ($35,000) for supers and fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for regulars. x If the auction is initiated due to all booking slots for regulars having been allocated while slots are still available for supers, the initial or base price will be fifteen thousand dollars. However, if all the booking slots for supers are allocated, the base will be thirty five thousand dollars. x The auctioned slot will be awarded to the customer who submits the highest bid during the auction period. Vessels awarded the auctioned slot have the same options as other booking slots, such as requesting same-day transit, swaps, and substitutions, except change-in-transit-date. x If a cancellation of an already awarded auctioned slot occurs before the closing of the 3rd period, the slot will be offered to the next highest bidder. x If a cancellation occurs during or after the auction process, and the vessel which is to be awarded the cancelled slot is the same as the vessel which made the highest bid, the cancelled slot will be awarded to the vessel at the normal booking rate, and the auctioned slot will be offered to the next highest bidder. x Vessels awarded an auctioned booking slot which have already secured a normal booking slot during 3rd period competition for the date following the auctioned booking slot date, will be given the option to retain either one of those booking slots.

Should the vessel elect to retain its normal booking slot, the auctioned booking slot will be offered to the next highest bidder. If, on the other hand the vessel elects to retain the auctioned booking slot, then its normal booking slot will be voided at no additional charge. x Fully integrated tug and barge unit (ITB) participating in the auction process will have its bid assigned to the piece of the unit with the higher booking fee. If an ITB is awarded the auctioned booking slot, then the larger of the two pieces will pay the winning bid, while the smaller piece will be required to pay its normal applicable booking fee. x Information provided by users during the auction process will remain strictly confidential. Once the bid is closed, the complete information with all the placed bids will be published and displayed in the bidding history, which will indicate the last bids placed by a proxy. x The ACP Auction System is available at http://www.pancanal.com/ eng/op/index.html.

6. Unused Slots. Upon expiration of a booking period, if a reserved transit slot allocated to that booking period was not used, for whatever reason, the unused reserved slot will be assigned to vessels seeking reserved transits in the booking period(s) that follow(s).

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7. Transit Condition Changes. When, due to operational factors, sustained Canal capacity is expected to be reduced, a corresponding reduction in the number of available reserved transit slots may be ordered by the Canal Authority, as set forth in the following table: CONDITION

CAPACITY

SUPERS

REGULARS

TOTAL

35 or over

17

8

25

1.a. Reduction in capacity without lane outages (for example: culvert outages or lockages with restrictions)

29 to 34

13

6

19

2. Significant reduction in capacity (for example, lane outages)

Less than 29

10

6

16

3. Backlog of 90 or more vessels awaiting transit at both Canal terminals for at least 2 days

N/A

10

4

14

4. Severe reduction in Canal capacity (slides, vessel accidents or other unforeseen circumstances)

N/A

0

0

0

1. Normal operations

8. Condition 3/Premium Booking Fee. The ACP may invoke Condition 3 whenever the total number of vessels awaiting transit at both Canal terminals is projected by Canal Authorities to be, within two days, 90 or more vessels for at least two consecutive days.

9. Notice of Changes. Whenever transit conditions are to be upgraded to a less restrictive condition, Canal authorities will, when feasible, give vessel agents a two-day advance notice.

10. Same Direction Transits/Supers. (a) During normal conditions, no more than ten supers may be booked for transit in the southbound direction and, of these, no more than seven with “full daylighthour” restrictions. Similarly, no more than nine supers may be booked for transit in the northbound direction and, of these, no more than six with “full daylight-hour” restrictions.

The combined number of “full daylight-hour” restricted vessels shall not exceed ten vessels.

Note: During periods of reduced capacity without lane outages the limits by direction or restriction shall be determined by the Authority, commensurate with the safe and efficient operation of the Canal.

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(b) During Conditions 2 and 3, no more than six supers may be booked for transit in the same direction and, of these, no more than five with “full daylight-hour” restrictions.

The number of “full daylight-hour” restricted vessels shall not exceed eight. (c) Before the closing of the 3rd booking period, if there are still booking slots available for supers, they may be offered first to those supers that failed to secure a booking slot during the 3rd period competition, in order of rejection, followed by any subsequent rejections, even if the assignment of these slots exceeds the established limits by direction or restrictions. If there are no rejections, or no supers interested in the remaining slots, they may be offered to regulars that were rejected during or after the 3rd period competition, in order of rejection. (d) Exceptions to the limits may only be made with the express authorization from the Executive Vice President of Operations, or his designee, and only in such case as deemed necessary to guarantee operational efficiency.

11. Same Direction Transits/Regular Vessels. (a) During normal conditions, no more than five regular vessels may be booked for transit in the same direction. Of the total number of slots available, no more than two shall be allocated to regular vessels transiting under restrictions, i.e., clear-Cut, daylight hours, or daylight hours in the Cut. Note: During periods of reduced capacity without lane outages, the limits by direction or restriction shall be determined by the Authority, commensurate with the safe and efficient operation of the Canal. (b) During Condition 2, no more than four regular vessels may be booked for transit in the same direction. Of the six slots available, no more than one may be allocated to a regular vessel transiting under restrictions, i.e., clear-Cut, daylight hours, or daylight hours in the Cut. (c) During Condition 3, no more than two regular vessels will be booked for transit in the same direction. Of the four slots available, no more than one may be allocated to a regular vessel transiting under restrictions, i.e., clear-Cut, daylight hours, or daylight hours in the Cut. (d) Before the closing of the 3rd booking period, if there are still booking slots available for regulars, they may be offered first to those regulars that failed to secure a booking slot during the 3rd period competition, in order of rejection, followed by any subsequent rejections, even if the assignment of these slots exceeds the established limits by direction. If there are no rejections, the available slots may be offered to any interested regular vessel.

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(e) Exceptions to the limits may only be made with the express authorization from the Executive Vice President of Operations, or his designee, and only in those cases whereby it is necessary to guarantee operational efficiency.

12. No Re-Assignments. Once a vessel is assigned a reserved transit slot, that slot will not be re-assigned to any other vessel unless the vessel’s agent subsequently cancels the reserved transit or, as permitted herein, the vessel is substituted or swaps its reserved transit slot with another vessel booked for transit.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 14 AND 20 Booked transits 1. The specific daily order of vessels, as well as the mix of vessel types transiting the Canal, whether booked or not, shall be determined by the ACP. Except as provided herein, a booked vessel may not transit prior to its reserved transit date, unless the ACP determines that assigning the vessel an earlier transit slot will serve to guarantee operational efficiency.

2. Notwithstanding assignment of an earlier reserved transit slot by the ACP, all booked vessels will be charged the prescribed booking fee.

3. Swapping and substitution of reserved transit slots between or among booked vessels will be permitted only on conditions specified by the ACP. FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 14 AND 20 1. Dead Tows. Dead tows, small craft transiting as handlines, and vessels that do not meet all transit and safety requirements cannot be booked for transit.

2. Payment Authorization. To participate in the Transit Reservation System, the vessel agent must furnish the ACP a letter containing the names and sample signatures of persons designated to authorize payment of the vessel's transit costs (including booking fees).

3. Booking Form. To request a reserved transit slot, the vessel agent must complete a Request for Transit Booking form, which may be accessed through the EDCS or downloaded from the following site: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/forms/ 4623.xls . The completed form may also be faxed to (507) 272-5137, or personally delivered to Maritime Traffic Control Unit, Building 910, La Boca, 24 hours a day.

4. Processing Requests. Requests for reservations for the beginning of any period will be received daily beginning at 0900 hours, but processing will not begin until 0930 hours. Requests received between 0900 and 0930 hours will be treated as having been

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received at the same time. Thereafter, requests will be processed in the order they are received. After 0930 hours, the order of preference for requests logged simultaneously is: EDCS requests first, followed by faxed requests, and finally, personally delivered requests.

5. Tie-Breaker Criteria. If, at the time processing begins, transit reservation requests exceed the number of available reserved transit slots for any given period, assignment of available slots to vessels competing for reserved transits will be made in the following order of preference: (a) Customers with the highest ranking of Panama Canal business. This ranking will be determined as a result of the weighted average of the ranking of total transits (40%) and the ranking of tolls paid (60%) during the preceding 12-month period, which ends the last day of the month preceding the month of the transit request. This customer ranking will be calculated and published each month by the ACP Marketing Analysis and Research Office Division. Shipping agencies must ensure that the Customer Codes are included in all ETA messages, as discrepancies with the Customer Code reported in the Booking Request will invalidate the request. The Customer Code reported in the SIQD (prepared by the master) will not be used for this purpose; Note: It is important that the Customer Code provided for each vessel’s visit be correct.

After completion of a vessel’s visit, agents and customers are granted a 30-day grace period in order to request corrections to the Customer Code provided in the vessel’s visit, so that the correct code is credited for the transit.

Non-compliance with the Customer Code procedure by providing incorrect, false, or deficient information to the ACP constitutes a violation of the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal, and may result in fines ranging from $100 to $1,000,000. The application of sanctions does not preclude the ACP from cancelling previously approved consolidation of customer codes, and may also result in the loss of the amount of transits that have been credited to the offending customer.

In order to ensure transparency in the use of the Customer Codes, the ACP submits an electronically generated notification to customers whenever an ETA or Ship Due transaction has been created or a customer code of an existing ETA or Ship Due is modified in the EDCS. A response is only required if the customer code is being used without authorization. Canal customers shall maintain their official electronic mail addresses up to date by contacting the Customer Relations Unit at: customerelations@pancanal.com. (b) Vessels in the order of frequency they transited booked during the preceding 12-month period, which ends the last day of the month preceding the month of the transit request;

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(c) Vessels in the order of frequency they transited, whether booked or not, during the preceding 12-month period, which ends the last day of the month preceding the month of the transit request; (d) Vessels in the order of their most recent transit, whether booked or not; (e) Vessels with at least 50 percent of its cargo being perishable goods or carrying a minimum of 700 tons of non-frozen perishable goods; and (f) Vessels which, on at least the two previous consecutive days, requested, but failed to obtain reserved transit slots because they did not win under the preceding tiebreaker criteria.

6. Incomplete Booking Request Forms. Transit booking request forms that are incomplete (including not furnishing the vessel’s ETA), not signed by the vessel's agent, faxed to the wrong number, or personally delivered to someone other than the designated MTC reservation assistant, cannot be processed. Failure of the vessel agent to provide complete and accurate information required by the ACP when requesting transit bookings may result in rejection of the booking request or cancellation of the vessel's reserved transit slot.

7. Acknowledgments. Vessel agents will be furnished acknowledgments of receipt of transit booking requests as soon as possible following receipt.

8. Notifications. Notification of approval or disapproval of a transit booking request will be furnished to the vessel agent at the conclusion of daily processing.

9. Substitutions. A vessel already booked may only be substituted by another nonbooked vessel, subject to the following conditions: (a) Both vessels are registered with the same operator (same Customer Code); (b) Both vessels are transiting in the same direction; (c) The new vessel must be within the same vessel classification (super or regular) and be subject to the same or lesser transit restrictions as the original one; and (d) The written request for substitution shall be received by the ACP Maritime Traffic Control 24 hours or more prior to the required arrival time of the booked vessel.

If the substitution is requested at least 60 days in advance of the booked vessel’s required arrival date, there will be no cancellation charge. If the substitution is requested less than 60 days in advance of the booked vessel’s required arrival date, a cancellation fee will be assessed.

The booking fee applied to the substituting vessel will be the higher of the two booking fees applicable to the vessels involved in the substitution, in accordance with the current booking rates.

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10. Swapping. Swapping of reserved transit slots between two booked vessels is allowed, subject to the following conditions: (a) Both vessels must be booked for transit within 21 days of each other; (b) Both vessels must be transiting in the same direction; (c) Both vessels must be within the same vessel classification (super or regular) and be subject to the same transit restrictions and arrival requirements; (d) Vessel operators (Customer Codes) must be the same for both vessels; (e) A request for swapping must be received by Maritime Traffic Control no later than 24 hours prior to the earliest required arrival time of the vessels. Such request may be made in writing; (f) The booking fee applied to both vessels will be the higher of the two booking fees applicable to the vessels involved in the swapping, in accordance with the current booking rates; and (g) Vessels are permitted to swap their reserved transit slot up to five times per booking. The swapping fee to be applied will depend on the number of swaps the vessel is involved in, according to the following table: SWAPPING FEE PER VESSELS NUMBER OF SWAPS 1st swap 2nd swap 3rd swap 4th swap 5th swap

Supers (vessels 91' beam and over)

Regulars (vessels under 91' beam)

Included in the transit reservation fee $14,000 $4,200 $21,000 $6,300 $28,000 $8,400 $35,000 $10,500

The payment shall be made once the swap is approved by the ACP. 11. Change in transit date. A change in transit date will be allowed without a cancellation charge, provided it is requested at least 60 days prior to the reserved arrival date but not more than 547 days from the date the request is made. The booking fee applied will be in accordance with the booking rates applicable at the time the change is requested.

12. Charges for daylight transit. Only non-daylight restricted booked vessels may request the option of daylight transits for a fee, as follows:

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x $30,000 per daylight transit when requested 60 or more days in advance of the transit date. x $20,000 per daylight transit when requested less than 60 days in advance, but before the closing of the third period of the transit date. x The $30,000 surcharge guarantees a daylight transit, once accepted by the ACP at least 60 days in advance. The $20,000.00 surcharge is subject to confirmation by ACP officials two days prior to the booking date.

The cancellation of a guaranteed daylight transit request will incur a charge, in accordance with the following table: Notice Period (In advance of required arrival time)

Cancellation Fee (Based on the vessel’s booking fee)

Over 60 days Over 30 days to 60 days Over 21 days to 30 days Over 72 hours to 21 days 36 to 72 hours Less than 36 hours

No cancellation charge 10% of booking fee 40% of booking fee 60% of booking fee 80% of booking fee 100% of booking fee

The cancellation fees applicable to guaranteed daylight transit for passenger vessels are determined based on an arrival time of 0200 for vessels with restrictions, and an arrival time of 1400 for vessels without restrictions.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 19 Passenger vessel preference; priority transits Commercial passenger vessels shall be given preference over other vessels in transiting, provided they have been booked, and to the extent that such treatment does not impair safe and efficient operation of the Canal.

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ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 16 (Regulation to Set Tolls, Rates and Fees for the Transit of Vessels through the Canal, and Rendering Related Services and Complementary Activities, Articles 1 and 4, Panama Canal Authority Official Tariff, item No. 1050.0000) Booking fees The booking fee for reserving a transit slot for a vessel shall be in accordance with the Panama Canal Authority Official Tariff.

FURTHER IMPLEMENTATON OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATION, ARTICLE 16 1. Payments. Booking fees shall be paid or secured in the same manner as tolls and other vessel charges prescribed by the ACP Official Tariff.

2. All Vessels Included. Except as otherwise provided in the rules, all vessels booked for transit, including commercial passenger vessels, shall pay booking and other prescribed fees incident to transiting the Canal.

3. The booking fee is based on vessel dimensions, in accordance with the following table: Categories (in feet) LOA 300’ Beam <80’, LOA >300’ 80’ Beam < 91’, LOA >300’ 91’ Beam < 100’, LOA >300’ Beam 100’, LOA < 900’ Beam 100’, LOA 900’

Any Booking Period $2,500 $5,500 $10,500 $18,500 $25,000 $35,000

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 23 Penalties 1. The reserved transit slot of a vessel booked for transit will be canceled by the ACP and the vessel will be penalized by way of forfeiture of the prescribed booking fee, or the applicable minimum fee, whichever is greater, in the following situations:

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x When a vessel that is subject to transit restrictions (clear-Cut, clear-Cut daylight hours) has been booked for transit and does not arrive at a Canal terminal by 0200 hours on the day of the scheduled transit; x When a vessel that is not subject to transit restrictions has been booked for transit and does not arrive at a Canal terminal by 1400 hours on the day of the scheduled transit; or x When a vessel booked for transit arrives on time but cannot or, at the vessel operator's election, does not transit as scheduled despite the readiness of Canal authorities to proceed.

2. Vessels booked for transit that fail to arrive before their required arrival time may transit on the day of their booking when re-scheduling is possible without adversely affecting other vessels, subject to an additional fee. The applicable fee for late arrivals will be determined by the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual arrival time, in accordance with the following table:

Vessels with 0200 required arrival 0201-0300 0301-0400 0401-0500 After 0500 hours

Additional Fee 50% of booking fee 100% of booking fee 150% of booing fee 200% of booking fee

Vessel with 1400 required arrival 1401-1500 1501-1600 1601-1700 After 1700 hours

Additional Fee 50% of booking fee 100% of booking fee 150% of booking fee 200% of booking fee

3. Canal authorities may void the booking slot without a charge or may waive the assessment of a penalty fee due to late arrival, if the vessel agent presents acceptable proof in a timely manner that the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late arrival was due to a medical or humanitarian emergency arising during the voyage, or a natural phenomenon or event of major proportions that could not have been reasonably predicted in advance.

4. When a vessel's reserved transit slot is canceled, and unless otherwise directed by the vessel agent upon arrival, the ACP will re-schedule the vessel for regular transit.

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FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 23 Waiver Criteria. The ACP must be able to independently verify the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alleged cause for late arrival. Heavy seas and bad weather conditions routinely encountered by vessels are not considered extraordinary phenomenon or events of major proportions so as to justify waiver of assessment of penalty or cancellation fees. The decision of the Canal Authority to waive or not shall be final.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 17 AND 24 Re-scheduling 1. Except as otherwise provided and without the booked vessel being assessed a penalty fee, the vessel agent may request cancellation of a vessel's reserved transit slot and reschedule the vessel for regular transit or, alternatively, request assignment of an alternate reserved transit slot, in the following situations: (a) If for whatever reason the ACP cancels the transit of a vessel booked for transit that is otherwise ready to proceed as scheduled; or (b) If for whatever reason the ACP delays the transit of a booked vessel to the point where it may prevent the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival on time for a second transit on a later date that has been reserved before the delay of the first transit occurred.

2. A vessel booked for transit will be deemed to have transited the Canal on its reserved transit date if the vessel arrives at the first set of locks at either Canal terminal prior to 2400 hours that day and her In-Transit Time (ITT) is 18 hours or less. The ITT begins when the vessel enters the first set of locks at either Canal terminal and ends when the vessel departs the last set of locks at the opposite terminal. No booking fee will be charged if, due to events that are beyond the control of the booked vessel as determined by the ACP, the ITT exceeds 18 hours. This provision shall not apply in the case of a turnaround transit in which the vessel enters and exits the same set of locks at either Canal terminal.

FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 17 AND 24 1. Turn-Around Transits Excluded. ACP Navigation Regulation, Article 17, shall only apply where, during the course of a scheduled transit, a vessel booked for transit enters the first set of locks at either Canal terminal and exits the last set of locks at the opposite Canal terminal. This rule shall not apply to a "turn-around" transit where, during

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the course of a scheduled transit, a vessel booked for transit enters and exits the same set of locks at either Canal terminal.

2. Early Transits Excluded. ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 17, shall not apply where Canal authorities permit a vessel booked for transit to be moved through the Canal earlier than her reserved transit date.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 22 (Panama Canal Authority Official Tariff, items No.1050.0040 to 1050.0090) Cancellations 1. A vessel agent may cancel the transit reservation by providing advance notice as prescribed by the Canal Authority. In such event, except as otherwise provided, a cancellation fee will be charged. The amount of the fee will depend on the notice period (days or hours) received by the Authority in advance of the vessel's required arrival time according to the following schedule: Notice Period (In advance of required arrival time)

Cancellation Fee (the greater of)

Over 365 days 365 to over 180 days 180 to over 90 days 90 to over 30 days 30 to over 3 days 72 hours to 36 days Less than 36 hours

10% of booking fee or $500 20% of booking fee or $600 40% of booking fee or $900 50% of booking fee or $1,100 60% of booking fee or $1,300 80% of booking fee or $1,600 100% of booking fee

The fees applicable to booking cancellations for passenger vessels are determined based on an arrival time of 0200 hours for vessels with restrictions and an arrival of 1400 hours for vessels without restrictions.

The fees applicable to cancellation of auctioned slots will be 90% of the winning bid and shall be requested before the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required arrival time or before the vessel is underway for transit, whichever occurs first.

2. Receipt by the ACP of a transit reservation cancellation notice after the vessel's required arrival time will result in an application of a cancellation fee equal to the entire prescribed booking fee.

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3. Booking slots that become available during the 1st or 2nd period due to cancellations or changes in booking dates will be offered first to vessels that failed to secure a slot during the tie-breaker competition for that period, followed by any subsequent rejections, in order of rejection, as long as the rejection takes place prior to the booking slot becoming available. If a cancellation or a change in transit date takes place on the last day of a period, the slot that becomes available will be carried over to the following period without a “special competition.”

If there were no rejections or if none of the rejected vessels are interested, the available slot(s) will then be allocated through a “special competition,” in the following manner: x The ACP will publish daily, by no later than 1530 hours, any slot that becomes available due to a cancellation or a change in transit date. This information will be available at: https://sites.extranet.pancanal.com/sites/tb/default.aspx. x This information will be also available at our Slot Availability Notifications website at: http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/booking/index.html. x Steamship agents interested in having access to this information may send their request to edcs_registration@pancanal.com and a password will be issued. x Requests to participate in the “special competition” will be received from 0900 to 0930 hours of the day following the date of publication; however, processing will not begin earlier than 0930 hours. x The procedure utilized during the “special competition” for the allocation of the available slots will be the same as the procedure utilized to allocate slots during the regular tie-breaker competition. x Any booking request received after the cancellation or the change in transit date takes place, but before the opening of the “special competition,” will not be accepted. In order for these requests to be considered, they must be re-submitted during the “special competition” period. x The competition list that is derived from this “special competition” will be used to allocate slots that become available in the future for that same date. x If there are no vessels interested in the “special competition,” the slot will then become available on a first come-first served basis for the remainder of the period. x All times referenced to are local times.

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(d) Slots cancelled during the 3rd period will be offered first to those vessels that failed to secure a slot during the tie-breaker competition, followed by subsequent rejections (in the order of rejection), and last, to any other interested vessels, on a firstcome-first-served basis, following ACP notification of availability.

4. Booking slots that are cancelled after the closing of the 3rd period, but prior to 1100 hours on the day preceding the booking date, may be offered first to those vessels that failed to secure a slot during the 3rd period tie-breaker competition, followed by any subsequent rejections, in order of rejection. These vessels must have the same or lesser restrictions as the vessel that cancelled the booking, and must be transiting in the same direction.

5. Reservation Date Changes for Gatun Recreational Facilities: Changes in the reservation dates for the use of Gatun Recreational Facilities will incur in a cancellation charge. The amount to be charged will depend on the advance notification of the cancellation, in accordance with the ACPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Official Tariff.

FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF ACP NAVIGATION REGULATION, ARTICLE 22 (Panama Canal Authority Official Tariff, items No.1050.0040 to 1050.0090) 1. Cancellation Form. To cancel a transit booking, the vessel agent must complete a Transit Booking Cancellation form (http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/forms/ 4633.xls). The completed form may be sent through the EDCS Web Portal, faxed to (507) 272-5137, or personally delivered to the Maritime Traffic Control (MTC) at Building 910, La Boca, 24 hours a day.

2. Advance Cancellation Notice. The amount of the cancellation fee to be assessed will be determined by the date and time of reception by the ACP´s Maritime Traffic Control of the cancellation notice.

ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 8 Regular transits Vessels that are not booked for transit will be scheduled to transit on the date and in the order determined by the ACP. In establishing the daily transit schedule, the order in which vessels arrive in Canal waters for transit is only one of several items to be considered.

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ACP NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 25 Temporary suspension of the Transit Reservation System 1. The ACP may temporarily suspend the Transit Reservation System, in whole or in part, and for an indefinite period of time, when it is determined that such action is necessary to ensure continued safe and efficient operation of the Canal.

2. No penalty or fee will be levied against any booked vessel whose reserved transit slot is canceled by reason of a temporary suspension of the Transit Reservation System.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS To facilitate the efficient operation of the Transit Reservation System, the ACP may establish additional policies and procedures, define additional terms, and issue clarifications and interpretations consistent with the provisions of this Notice to Shipping.

Further implementation, clarification or interpretation will be published and distributed to Canal customers through Advisories and Notices to Shipping or other appropriate means as determined by the ACP.

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January 1, 2010

OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-8-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Attachment of Vessels by Panama Maritime Tribunals

1. This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N8-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. This Notice contains subject matters regulated in Chapter III, Section Three, Articles 47 to 49, of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations).

3. Vessels in Panamanian waters are subject to the jurisdiction of the Maritime Tribunals of the Republic of Panama. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will consider a vessel under judicial attachment to be in a "not ready" status until an order of release or authorization to move is issued by the court and the ship's local agent notifies Marine Traffic Control (MTC) of the change of condition.

4. As a matter of administrative procedure, the court will attempt to notify local agents of vessels scheduled for Canal transits, but which are to be attached in connection with pending litigation. Agents receiving such notice are responsible for immediately advising MTC that their vessels have been attached. Agents will also be responsible for providing the Authority with instructions regarding delays, cancellation or rescheduling of transits.

Applicable charges will be assessed in accordance with the current tariff schedule.

Additionally, piloting, tugboats or any other extraordinary services provided by the Authority due to judicial attachments will be charged to the vessels.

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5. In the case of an attached vessel which is booked for transit under the ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 12 to 25, it is the agent's responsibility to cancel or retain the booking slot, following the rules outlined in that section. Should the vessel not be ready to proceed at the time fixed for transit, the booking fee will be forfeited.

6. As in the past, no orders of attachment will be served on vessels under way with a pilot on board and proceeding to transit. Judicial attachments in such cases will continue to be effected after the transit has been completed.

7. As a parallel matter, the master of a vessel scheduled for transit is, by virtue of his position, required to advise Authority pilots and other appropriate Canal officials if his ship has been attached.

8. The Panama Canal Authority Board of Directors approved the addition of Article 4.A to the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations), which reads as follows: “Article 4.A: The Authority may deny the departure of any vessel which has caused damages to the Canal, its personnel, equipment, property or facilities, or which violates any Canal navigation safety rule, until such time as she has posted a suitable payment warranty, to the Canal Administration’s satisfaction.

“To ensure enforcement of this rule, the Authority may require the assistance of the Public Force. The cost of this assistance shall be charged to the vessel, and shall be included in the warranty.”

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-9-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Marine Accident Investigations

1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-9-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this Notice is to remind all concerned of existing legal requirements regarding the investigation of marine accidents occurring at the Panama Canal and the claims against the Authority that arise from said accidents.

3. Legal Mandate of the Board of Inspectors a. The Republic of Panamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law No. 19 of June 11, 1997, whereby the Authority is organized, establishes the Board of Inspectors. This law requires that, before the Authority may consider any claim for damages arising out of a vessel accident, the Board of Inspectors shall conduct an investigation into the incident prior to the vessel´s departure from Canal waters. Owners and operators who elect to proceeding to sea before said investigation is completed will forfeit future recourse against the Authority.

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b. In determining when a vessel has departed from Canal waters within the framework of the statute requiring investigations of marine accidents prior to departure, the definition of the term "Canal Waters" contained in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations), Article 8, is applicable. A map of the pertinent areas is attached. c. Form 4327, "Notice of Effect of Departing Without Investigation," attached herein, states the legal consequences of departing Canal waters without an investigation by the Board of Inspectors. d. The Panama Canal Authority Board of Directors approved the addition of Article 4.A to the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations), which reads as follows: “Article 4.A: The Authority may deny the departure of any vessel which has caused damages to the Canal, its personnel, equipment, property or facilities, or which violates any Canal navigation safety rule, until such time as she has posted a suitable payment warranty, to the Canal Administration’s satisfaction. To ensure enforcement of this rule, the Authority may require the assistance of the Public Force. The cost of this assistance shall be charged to the vessel, and shall be included in the warranty.”

4.

Standards Investigations

of

Conduct

during

Marine

Accident

a. This section serves as a reminder of the standards of conduct required of the parties in interest who participate in marine accident investigations conducted by the ACP Board of Inspectors. b. Articles 60 through 62 of Law No.19 of June 11, 1997, Organic Law of the Panama Canal Authority, authorizes the Board of Inspectors to conduct investigations of serious marine accidents occurring in Panama Canal waters. These investigations include a hearing whereby vessels and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) participate as parties in interest with the right to obtain counsel of their own choosing, testify on their own behalf, call, examine and cross-examine witnesses and introduce relevant evidence into the record. c. Investigative hearings may be adversarial in nature and, accordingly, the Board understands that confrontations amongst parties in interest may arise. Nevertheless, the Board expects parties in interest to show respect for constituted authority, as well as the rights of others, and is prepared to ensure that the proceedings are conducted efficiently

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and with appropriate decorum. achieve these goals.

Marine Accident Investigations

The following standards of conduct are designed to

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DURING MARINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS 1. The Board of Inspectors expects all parties in interest, including legal and lay counsel, to act ethically and in good faith, with integrity and respect for duly constituted authority and the rights of others.

2. In the interest of maintaining order, the Board may exclude from any investigative hearing parties in interest, witnesses or other persons who refuse to comply with directions by the Board, practice dilatory tactics, behave in an unethical manner, act in bad faith, or engage in ex-parte communication, as prohibited by paragraphs 3 and 4 of these standards. If deemed necessary, the Board may request a recess during an investigative hearing to allow for the replacement of legal or lay counsel.

3. All verbal communication by a party in interest with the Chairman or member of the Board relating to the merits of an investigation without advance notice to the attorneys or legal representatives of all parties in interest is prohibited.

4. All written correspondence between a party in interest and the Chairman or member of the Board relating to the merits of an investigation must be provided to the attorneys or legal representatives of all parties in interest.

5. Should a party in interest continuously exhibit unbecoming conduct, despite being admonished by the Board and being asked to cease and desist, the Board may ban said party in interest from future investigative hearings. In such cases, the Board will notify said individual, in writing, of his decision and the duration thereof.

6. Decisions and actions by the Board under this section are final and not subject to appeal.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

Enclosures

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PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY 4327 (OPT)

NOTICE OF EFFECT OF DEPARTING WITHOUT INVESTIGATION

On _______________________________ the vessel ____________________________________________________ (SIN ________) or its cargo, crew or passengers, met with an accident or sustained an injury within the Panama Canal or water adjacent thereto, as follows: _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Brief description of accident, including place, circumstances, probable injuries, etc.)

As Master of the vessel involved, you have the right to have this incident investigated by the Board of Inspectors of the Panama Canal Authority. A request that such an investigation be conducted must be made in writing and addressed to the Chairman of the Board.

If you do not wish the incident investigated by the Board, you should be aware that, pursuant to Article 74 of the Panama Canal Authority Organic Law (Law No. 19 of June 11, 1997), a claim for injuries to persons or property, including vessel damage, may not be considered by the Panama Canal Authority, or an action for damages lie thereon, unless prior to the departure from the Panama Canal of the vessel involved:

(1) That an investigation of the accident and the injury caused has been completed according to a procedure that shall include a hearing by the Board of Inspectors of the Authority, as provided in the cited Law. (2) That all the basis for the claim has been laid before the Authority.

In determining when a vessel has departed from Canal waters within the meaning of the statute requiring investigations of marine accidents prior to departure, the definition of the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canal Watersâ&#x20AC;? contained in the ACP Navigation Regulation, Article 8, is applicable. (Copy of the maps showing the two boundary lines is enclosed.)

Should you elect to sail without an investigation, it is requested that you acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing the enclosed copy thereof and return it to a Canal official.

Your cooperation will be appreciated. _________________________________ Master,__________________________________ (Name of vessel)

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-10-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Operational Equipment Tests

1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-10-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Authority This document is issued under the authority of the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal (MROPC), MR Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2006, and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (1974/78 SOLAS). The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules are cited when required as good seamanship practice, essential for transiting the Panama Canal.

3. Purpose and Scope a. Failure of operational equipment prior to or during transit is a problem of increasing concern to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) because of its potential to affect the safety of transiting vessels as well as Canal facilities and equipment. These incidents frequently result in delays to shipping and/or inefficient use of Canal resources.

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b. To ensure a vessel is ready to begin their transit, a joint effort between the master and Canal officials is arranged for testing the navigational and safety equipment.

This is critical to ensure the transit is timely, safe and expeditious. Tests should contribute to identify problems before they have a negative impact on an operation which requires that all equipment on board be ready to repeatedly carry out maneuvers that are very seldom performed during ocean voyages. c. The purpose of this document is to inform the shipping community of the procedures necessary to implement published regulations requiring the master to ensure, by actual test, the readiness of his vessel before a transit begins and to ensure that the vessel's navigational and safety equipment comply with Canal and international regulations. d. Recording a test as successful does not relieve the vessel of the responsibility of having all equipment ready and operational during the complete transit.

4. Procedure a. The master shall assure himself, by actual equipment test and verification of compliance with Canal and international regulations, of the readiness of his vessel to transit safely, as per attached Test and Verification Procedure chart. b. In addition, an Authority official may board the vessel while in transit to verify the operational condition of the equipment.

5. Reporting Deficiencies or Non-Compliance of Equipment a. At least two hours prior to the "pilot time" assigned by Maritime Traffic Control Unit, the master shall notify the Cristobal or Balboa Signal Station that all equipment has been tested and is in operational condition and the vessel is ready to proceed. (Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 3.) b. Prior to commencing the transit, the master shall confirm to the pilot that all equipment has been tested and is in operational condition and the vessel is ready to proceed. (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 3.) c. Masters of vessels with deficiencies, including equipment that does not perform as designed or required by standards, shall immediately notify the Cristobal or Flamenco Signal Station of the deficiencies and describe the type of problem. (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 11.) d. The Canal port captain on duty will evaluate the vessel's conditions and determine if it will proceed to transit or be delayed until the deficiencies are corrected. If

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delayed, a new "ready to transit time" will be assigned when all deficiencies have been corrected to the satisfaction of the ACP. (ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 6, 8 and 50.) e. Failure to perform the operational equipment test and/or report the vessel's condition may lead to transit delays until the Canal is satisfied that the vessel is safe to transit the Canal. (ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6.)

6. Calibration of Magnetic Compasses in Panama Canal Waters a. It has recently come to the attention of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) that in certain instances, the magnetic compasses of transiting vessels have been calibrated or repaired without following established procedures and internationally accepted practices, which could result in unsatisfactory performance of the equipment during the vessel’s transit through the Panama Canal. b. The ACP places great importance on a properly adjusted magnetic compass.

For this reason, effective immediately, the ACP requires that whenever a magnetic compass is calibrated or repaired in Panama Canal waters, the vessel’s master must sign the ACP boarding officer’s inspection checklist, corroborating that the magnetic compass was serviced using the appropriate procedures and that the equipment is in proper working order for the transit. c. A compass deviation card issued in Panama Canal waters without the corroborating signature of the master will not be accepted as valid and it will be considered as a vessel deficiency. d. In order to comply with Panama Canal requirements and assure a safe and expeditious transit, masters of vessels bound for the waterway are encouraged to take necessary steps to ensure that their navigational equipment is properly serviced by a qualified technician.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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TEST AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE [Applicable rules from the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal, MROPC, Notice to Shipping N-1-2004, 1974 SOLAS, or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) are indicated in brackets for immediate reference]

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VERIFY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE ANCHORAGE

MAXIMUM DRAFT: Verify arrival draft, fore and aft in Tropical Fresh Water (TFW), the Minimum Salt Water Draft (TSW), and the Transit Draft in TFW if scheduled to work cargo or take bunkers. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 52] LOAD, TRIM AND LIST: Verify that the load, trim and list are within safe limits. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 51 and 54] TRANSIT DRAFT: Ensure that the vessel will be properly trimmed when in fresh water, and will not exceed at any point the Canal's Published TFW Draft limit, the Maximum Authorized Transit Draft established by the Authority for the vessel, or its Maximum Allowable Draft established by a classification society.

Vessels working cargo or taking bunker shall confirm the TRANSIT DRAFT, fore and aft, in TFW to the Signal Station as soon as possible prior to starting the transit.

Vessels anticipating a TRANSIT DRAFT exceeding 39'06" (12.04 m) or the Maximum Authorized Transit Draft established for the vessel, shall immediately inform the Signal Station of this condition. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 52] Vessels with drafts exceeding these figures are subject to denial of transit.

PERFORM WITHIN HOURS PRIOR TO TRANSIT, BUT BEFORE PILOT BOARDS

STEERING SYSTEM: Shift from 35 degrees on one side to 35 degrees on the other. Record actual angle readings. [1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, C-29] Shift from 35 degrees one side to 30 degrees on the other in 28 seconds or less. Record actual time. [1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, C-29] Observe the steering gear linkage and motors in the steering room while conducting the above two tests, also verify the bridge rudder angle indicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accuracy with the steering gear. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 6, and 61 to 64] Operate the steering from each available position on the bridge [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] and, if required to be so equipped, verify that RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS are easily read, lighted and operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 61 to 64] Verify that steering pumps are operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] PROPULSION: Test reversing propeller once if this does not require stopping and reversing the main engine. Twice if the engine must be stopped to reverse [1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, C-28].

If required to be so equipped, verify that PROPELLER RPM AND THE PITCH INDICATORS are easily read, lighted and operational [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 61 to 64].

AIR RESERVE: Ensure that air capacity in reservoirs is capable, without recharging, of producing for each engine a minimum of 12 consecutive starts for reversible engines and 6 for non-reversible. [ABS 34.37.2] MANEUVERING FUEL: If so equipped, change from heavy to light prior to entry into Canal approach channel.

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ANCHORS AND DECK MACHINERY: Exercise and verify that they are operational. Ensure anchors can be retrieved. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 88] CLOCKS: Ensure bridge and engine room clocks are synchronized. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] COMMUNICATION: Verify that voice communications with bow, stern and engine room are working. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 6 and 66]

EXERCISE AND/OR VERIFY SATISFACTORY OPERATION WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS

EMERGENCY GENERATOR: Verify that it is operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] EMERGENCY LIGHTING: Verify that it is operational. [1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, D-40 & 41; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] EMERGENCY STEERING: Verify that it is operational. [1974/78 SOLAS, II-1, C-29; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] ENGINE TELEGRAPHS: Verify that they are operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 66] FIRE FIGHTING: Operate the fire pump for five minutes and place an effective stream of water from the hose farthest from the pump and one hose near the bridge. [1974/78 SOLAS, II-2, A-4; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] GENERAL ALARMS: Verify that they are operational. [1974/78 SOLAS Reg. II-2, A-13.1; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] GYRO COMPASS: Verify that gyros and repeaters are operational and accurate within 2 degrees of each other, and error is less than 2 degrees. [1974/78 SOLAS V-12; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 6, and 61] RADARS: Ensure all radars are operational. [1974/78 SOLAS, V-12; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 6] RADIO: Verify that required frequencies (Channels 12, 13 and 16) are operational, and monitor Channel 12. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 29 and 61] SHIP'S WHISTLE: Verify that it is operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 61 and 88] STEERING LIGHT: When required, verify that it is operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 61] THRUSTERS, BOW OR STERN: If so equipped, verify that they are operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3, 6 and 61]

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DECK PASSAGES AND WORKING SPACES: Verify that they are not obstructed. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 72 and 73] DECK WORKING LIGHTS: Verify that they are operational. [Notice N-1-2000, Par. 6.i] ENGINE ROOM MECHANICAL SIGNALS: Verify that the system is operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 66]

VERIFY SATISFACTORY COMPLIANCE WITH CANAL REQUIREMENTS

ENGINE ORDER RECORDS: Verify that bell book is available or that automatic recorder is operational. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 67] LOAD, TRIM, AND LIST: Verify that they comply with requirements. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 51 and 54] MANEUVERING CHARACTERISTICS: Verify that they are displayed in the wheelhouse.

[ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 65] MANNING: Verify that the vessel is sufficiently manned. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 102 to 104] MOORING LINES: Verify that they are on deck, ready and in good condition. [Six (6) forward and six (6) aft]. [Notice N-1-2000, Par. 9; ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 3 and 88] PILOT SHELTERS: Verify that they are erected prior to starting the transit. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 64] PILOT AND ACCOMMODATION LADDERS: Verify that safe boarding facilities are rigged and in compliance with regulations. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Articles 57 and 58] PROTRUSION: Verify that no protrusion extends beyond the vessel's hull. Vessels with protrusions shall report this condition to the Signal Station for evaluation by the Canal Operations Captain. [Notice N-1-2007, Par. 2.d; ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 73] SPARKS, SMOKE OR NOXIOUS GASES: Verify that necessary precautions have been taken to avoid issuance of sparks, smoke or noxious gases. [ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 71] VISIBILITY: Verify that the vessel complies with the minimum visibility requirements for safe transit. [Notice N-1-2000, Par. 4.e; ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 61]

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January 1, 2010

OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING NO. N-11-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Operation of Commercial and Non-Commercial Small Craft in Panama Canal Waters 1. Effective Date and Cancellation a. This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-11-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required. b. A reminder of the rules and regulations applicable to small craft in Panama Canal waters is incorporated and appears on the next page. In addition, three navigational charts of the waterway are attached.

2. Purpose and Scope a. The Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, Chapter IV, General and Specific Provisions Regarding Vessels, Section Seventeen, Article 81, establishes the legal framework that regulates the navigation of small craft that do not transit and empowers the Panama Canal Authority, through the Operations Department, to dictate the requirements to enforce this regulation. b. Rule 36, Article 108, Chapter VIII of the Annex of this same Regulation on Navigation, establishes the norms related to small craft that are not transiting.

PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729, Balboa-Ancon Panama, Panama www.pancanal.com

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c. Through this Notice to Shipping, the Panama Canal Authority establishes the requirements and norms that must be followed in order to operate small craft of less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length for commercial or non-commercial activities in Panama Canal waters. This will help to improve the navigation in Canal waters, reduce the risk of accidents, and contribute to the safe navigation of others vessels transiting the Canal.

The areas to be dedicated to these commercial and non-commercial activities are described in this document.

3. Reminder on applicable rules and regulations in Canal waters a. The Canal reminds all operators and owners of small craft, marinas and yacht clubs of the rules and regulations applicable to small craft each and every time they enter and navigate within Panama Canal waters. It has been reported that these small craft are either not equipped with VHF radios or are failing to monitor Channel 12 and 16, as required, and possibly disregarding instructions given by ACP’s Port Entry Coordinators at the Signal Stations.

The Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal, specifically Chapter 10, Maritime Safety Offenses, Section 2, Article 149, paragraph 5, identifies as an offense, “Failure to comply with the regulations, orders, or instructions issued by the Authority in relation to maritime operations in Canal areas.” Also, paragraph 8 of the same regulation identifies as an offense, “Failure to comply with Authority rules or instructions on the transit of and provisions on small crafts, including vessels for recreational or other purposes, and on the use of any devices, equipment, or gear which may imply a risk to navigation in Canal waters.”

Be advised that these offenses are subject to possible sanctions. Article 150 of the same regulation states: “When the administrative offense may be considered a criminal offense, the case shall be referred to the competent authorities,” and Article 151 states: “The following sanctions shall be imposed for offenses, according to their seriousness: (1)

Non-serious offenses: fines of one hundred Balboas, to ten thousand Balboas (B/.100 to B/.10,000).

(2)

Serious offenses: fines of ten thousand and one Balboas to one hundred thousand Balboas (B/.10,001 to B/.100,000).

(3) Very serious offenses: fines of one hundred thousand and one Balboas to one million Balboas (B/.100,001 to B/.1,000,000).” b. Panama Canal regulations also indicate that: “small craft shall not be operated in the proximity of or cross in front of transiting vessels. Additionally, small craft shall not navigate at a speed or produce a wake that would endanger their safety, as well as the safety, lives and property of others in the area, including the Panama Canal Authority.

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Failure to adhere to this or any other regulation will be punishable with the immediate revocation of the license issued to the operator and/or the operation permit and the applicable sanctions will be imposed.â&#x20AC;?

Therefore, it is imperative for yacht clubs and marinas to notify their members, as well as for yacht owners and operators, to be aware of these rules and regulations, and the implications for lack of compliance.

Additionally, the navigational and adjacent waters of the Panama Canal were designed and delineated in order to guarantee the safe transit of vessels through the waterway. The efficiency of transit operations requires transiting vessels, as well as Panama Canal Authority floating equipment, to comply with strict schedules and to navigate under coordination with ACP Maritime Traffic Control Unit. These vessels may create swells or wakes that may directly or indirectly affect small craft or physical installations located on the shores of the Canal.

The concessionaire that chooses to operate in these waters or have installations on these shores must be aware and anticipate these risks. Additionally, they must be aware that Canal operations shall not be affected in order to accommodate other activities not directly related to the transiting of vessels.

Installations located within Canal waters or on Canal shores, including recreational activities (marinas, clubs and ramps), of commercial type or public interest, must not, in any way, interfere with Canal operations. Therefore, all owners and operators of installations located within Canal waters or on Canal shores must incorporate into their structural designs the proper protection against the effects of swells or wakes that may be created by transiting vessels or ACP floating equipment.

By reason of the type of operations performed by the Panama Canal Authority in Canal waters, the ACP will not assume any responsibility for damages to these installations or properties of third parties.

Anyone operating any vessel in Canal waters, particularly small craft without ACP pilots, is hereby reminded of their obligation to comply with ACP maritime regulations, as well as with Advisories and Notices to Shipping. Failure to comply will result in sanctions that may include a prohibition for the craft to operate in Canal waters.

ORIGINAL SIGNED

Manuel E. BenĂ­tez Executive Vice President of Operations

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OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL SMALL CRAFT IN PANAMA CANAL WATERS 1. Definitions a. Small craft: All vessels up to 20 meters (65 feet) in length used for commercial or non-commercial activities and are not transiting the Canal. b. Commercial use: When small craft are used as part of the tourism industry or any other maritime activity with the intent of making a profit. c. Non-Commercial use: When small craft are used in recreational non-profit maritime activities. d. Permit: Authorization issued by the Transit Operations Division of the Panama Canal Authority to conduct commercial or non-commercial activities in Canal waters or other specifically designated areas. e. License: Identification issued by the Board of Inspectors of the Panama Canal Authority authorizing the individual operator of commercial or non-commercial small craft to conduct specific activities in the Canal area. f. Tender: Small Auxiliary Craft owned and operated by a passenger vessel, which is used for the transportation of their passengers to land and vice versa. g. Contract: Agreement between the Panama Canal Authority and the commercial operator to conduct commercial activities in Canal waters.

2. Requirements for Licensing of Small Craft Operators Carrying Out Non-Commercial Activities The following will be required in order to obtain a license for operating craft of less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length to carry out non-commercial activities: a. The applicant must be 18 years or older. b. The license is renewable every five years in accordance with the requirements established for that purpose by the Board of Inspectors.

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c. A copy of this Notice to Shipping, as well as a copy of the Small Craft Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manual and Navigational Charts of the Canal must be acquired and maintained on board at all times. d. The applicant must pass an exam administered by the Board of Inspectors of the Panama Canal Authority. e. The applicant must sign a document releasing the Panama Canal Authority from any responsibility for damages that may occur as a consequence of carrying out noncommercial activities in Canal waters. The candidate shall follow all regulations and limitations established for such activities, as well as for the navigation in Canal waters.

3. Requirements for Commercial Small Craft In order to obtain operation permits to craft of less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length to be used for commercial activities, the following will be required: a. All small craft shall be registered on a yearly basis with the Panama Canal Authority by the office designated for that purpose. b. All small craft shall visibly display the sticker showing the vessel identification number, which will be provided at the time of registration by the Panama Canal Authority. c. All small craft to be used for commercial activities shall provide to the Panama Canal Authority proof of an in insurance policy covering liability to third parties. d. All small craft must carry safety and communication equipment as required by Panama Canal Regulations. e. All small craft must secure prior authorization of the proposed routes by the Transit Operations Division executive manager.

4. Requirements for Licensing of Commercial Small Craft Operators In order to issue licenses for the operation of craft of less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length to be used for commercial activities the same requirements established for noncommercial small craft operators shall be complied with, in addition to the following requirements:

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a. The applicant must provide the following, issued by a competent organization properly recognized by the Panama Canal Authority: 1. Certification of his/her swimming ability; 2. Results of a recent complete eye exam, including color differentiation, visual accuracy and depth perception; 3. Results of a recent hearing exam; 4. First Aid and CPR certification. b. The applicant must pass an exam administered by the Board of Inspectors of the Panama Canal Authority for the type of commercial activity to be carried out. c. The applicant must pass a training course administered by the Maritime Training Unit of the Panama Canal Authority. d. The applicant must pass a practical exam administered by the Maritime Training Unit of the Panama Canal in order to demonstrate that he/she can safely operate the assigned craft. The requirements of this practical exam will depend on the nature of the commercial activities to be carried out. e. The applicant must acquire a copy of this Notice to Shipping, as well as a copy of the Small Craft Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manual and the Navigational Charts of the Panama Canal. f. The applicant must sign a document releasing the Panama Canal Authority of any responsibility for damages that may occur as a consequence of such commercial activities in the designated areas of the Canal. The applicant shall also comply with all regulations and limitations established for commercial activities in Canal waters.

Likewise, the legal representatives of companies and/or organizations interested in commercial maritime activities in Canal waters shall sign the aforementioned document.

5. Requirements for Small Auxiliary Craft (Tenders) Carrying Passengers In order to be issued an operating permit to conduct maritime activities involving small auxiliary craft (tenders) in specifically authorized areas of the Panama Canal, an application shall be submitted to the Transit Operations Division executive manager for approval prior to arrival in Panama Canal waters. The following will be required: a. Prior approval of the proposed commercial activity by the Transit Operations Division executive manager. This information shall include the proposed routes.

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b. A list of the operators that will be involved in this activity, along with copies of their training qualifications and certificates of competency must be presented to the Transit Operations Division executive manager. c. A list of the number and type of small auxiliary craft (tenders) that will be utilized for this activity, as well as copies of their valid certificates of inspection, must be delivered to Transit Operations Division executive manager prior to arrival. d. The legal representative of the company or interested organization must sign a document releasing the Panama Canal Authority of all responsibility for damages that could possibly result from the proposed commercial activity. In addition, the company or interested organization shall comply with ACP regulations and requirements in order to obtain approval for the commercial activity in Gatun Lake.

Operation permits for commercial activities will be issued on a temporary basis with an expiration date for each individual request. A copy of the operation permit must be posted on each craft and shall be available upon request by the competent authority.

The Panama Canal Authority will deliver the operation permits to the master of the passenger vessel, together with a copy of the regulations and small craft operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manual. It is the responsibility of the master to ensure that this information is disseminated to those operators on his vessel that will be assisting in this commercial activity and he will be responsible for ensuring that they will abide by these regulations.

6. Restrictions and Sanctions The following restrictions and sanctions will apply to all small craft of less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length when navigating in Canal waters: a. All small craft are prohibited from navigating in Gaillard Cut (Culebra Cut), Miraflores Lake, the approaches to the locks, and the Canalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairway. However, it is permissible to cross the Canalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairway or navigation channel with prior approval from the Transit Operations Division executive manager. b. The practice of aquatic sports in the operational areas of the Canal, to include the anchorage areas, is prohibited, with the exception of the areas specifically designated for that purpose. c. The operation of all small craft while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug or substance that would alter or impair the normal behavior of the operator of the small craft is prohibited.

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d. Small craft shall not operate near or cross in front of transiting vessels.

Additionally, small craft shall not navigate at a speed or produce a wake that would endanger their safety, as well as the safety, lives and property of others in the area, including the Panama Canal Authority. Failure to adhere to this or any other regulation will be punishable with the immediate revocation of the license issued to the operator and/or the operation permit and the applicable sanctions will be imposed. e. The Panama Canal Authority, in coordination with the competent governmental authorities, will establish security patrols, enforce regulations, and guard the Canal area to impede illegal activities in the operational waters of the Canal. f. The Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, or his designee, will impose the corresponding sanctions for any violations to these regulations, in accordance with the established procedures in Chapter X of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters.

7. Communications Direct communication with the Operations Department concerning this Notice to Shipping may be made at the following telephone numbers: Operations Department

272-4500

fax: 272-3892

Transit Operations Division

272-4211

fax: 272-7688

Board of Inspectors

272-3403

fax: 272-3548

Maritime Training Unit

272-8550

fax: 272-8222

Maritime Traffic Control Unit

272-4220

fax: 272-3976

Or through the mail to the following address: Panama Canal Authority (ACP) (Name, Position and Title) ACP-OP P.O. Box 526725 Miami FL 33152-6725

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-12-2010 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Panama Canal Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) Requirements This notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-12-2009. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

The purpose of this Notice to Shipping is to present the requirements and regulations of the PCSOPEP, which became effective January 1, 2005. Under these regulations, vessels present a plan for Canal waters and pay tariffs for the availability of personnel and equipment for oil spill response. In turn, the ACP acts as the sole Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) for vessels in transit or awaiting transit of the Panama Canal.

The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year, except for grammar changes (replacement of the word “shall” for “must”) and rearrangement of subsections to improve the comprehension of PCSOPEP requirements. A transitory note regarding a phone number change was added on page 4.

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

ENCLOSURES PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729, Balboa-Ancon Panama, Panama www.pancanal.com

PANAMA CANAL SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (PCSOPEP) REQUIREMENTS Table of Contents 1. Administration of PCSOPEP Requirements 1.1. Purpose of the PCSOPEP Program 1.2. Applicability 1.3. Plan Elaboration and Requirements 1.4. Plan Submission and Processing 1.5. Activation of Plan 1.6. Vessel Exercises and Records

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2. Oil Spill Preparedness Program 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Response Areas 2.3. Resources for Spill Response 2.3.1. Tier Classification and Criteria 2.3.2. Resources 2.3.3. Response Time Planning Standard

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Appendix B: Acronyms Appendix C: Glossary

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Appendix D: PCSOPEP Preparation Guide

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Guide for the preparation of a PCSOPEP as an Appendix to a SOPEP or SMPEP

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1. Administration of PCSOPEP Requirements 1.1. Purpose of the PCSOPEP Program The Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) is a program that seeks to implement emergency preparedness strategies for Panama Canal waters.

The PCSOPEP aids the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) in minimizing consequences of spills and emergencies by safeguarding life, reducing the impact on the environment, and ensuring the continuous operation of the Canal.

Vessels have the responsibility to comply with the provisions of PCSOPEP and, in the event of a spill, must activate its own plan and notify the ACP, as stated in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, Chapter IX, Section Four, following the procedures developed herein. However, all efforts must be in accordance with Article 10 of said Regulation.

PCSOPEP requirements were promulgated with Agreement No. 78 of May 27, 2004 of the ACP Board of Directors and became effective on January 1, 2005. It amended Chapter IX, Section Four and Annex, of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters.

1.2. Applicability 1.2.1. Commercial Vessels: The provisions in this document apply to toll-paying vessels that transit the Panama Canal with a 400 Metric Ton (MT) or more carrying capacity of oil as cargo and/or fuel.

1.2.2. PCSOPEP program requirements do not apply to: a. Military Vessels b. Auxiliary Vessels on government non-commercial service. c.

Local call vessels not scheduled for transit.

1.3. Plan Elaboration and Requirements 1.3.1. As a minimum, a PCSOPEP must include the following information: x

Vessel particulars

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Oil pollution prevention measures for Panama Canal waters

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Spill notification procedures in a prioritized sequence

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Spill response procedures

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Record of exercises

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Identification of the Authorized Person and telephone and facsimile where they can be reached on a 24-hour basis

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PCSOPEP Tier classification.

1.3.2. The PCSOPEP tier classification must follow one of the following categories: x

Tier S for vessels with an oil carrying capacity of 400 MT up to 1,000 MT.

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Tier 1 for vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 1,000 MT up to 7,000 MT.

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Tier 1 and Tier 2 for vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 7,000 MT up to 15,000 MT.

Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 for vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 15,000 MT. The oil carrying capacity of a vessel is equal to the sum of the maximum capacities of fuel system tanks, oil cargo tanks, lube oil tanks, slop tanks, and any other tanks or compartments used to transport MARPOL 73/78 Annex I products. The total oil carrying capacity must be reported in metric tons. For the purpose of converting volume in cubic meters (m3) to metric tons, the following formula applies: x

Metric Ton = 0.9442 x m3 1.3.3. With proper cross-references, the PCSOPEP may be prepared as an appendix to an existing SOPEP or SMPEP. Appendix D provides a guide for this purpose.

Nonetheless, neither the SOPEP nor the SMPEP alone may be substitutes for the PCSOPEP. 1.3.4. The Authorized Person must comply with the following: x

Reside in the Republic of Panama

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Be fluent in either English or Spanish

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Understand the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PCSOPEP

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Act as a liaison with the ACP.

In addition, the Authorized Personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties include arranging for and posting, on behalf of the vessel, a bond acceptable and satisfactory to the ACP for the payment of the costs that the ACP may incur by reason of the oil spill response and cleanup tasks.

Finally, the Authorized Person should have general knowledge and skills or experience in the Incident Command System and emergency preparedness. Knowledge of spill response operations is optional, but certainly in the best interest of the plan holder.

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1.3.5. The PCSOPEP may list a company name for the Authorized Person, instead of particular names, provided that it includes a dedicated 24-hour contact number for such role 1.3.6. PCSOPEP plans must be developed by organizations or individuals experienced in pollution prevention and response that comply with the following requirements: x

Provide proof that the organization or individual has experience in the development of plans for marine oil or dangerous substance spills.

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Provide a list of plans for marine oil or dangerous substance spills developed by the organization or individual.

x Provide a training profile or proof of knowledge and skills in this type of work.

The ACP may, at any time, request written proof of these requirements to plan developers or to the vessel’s owner or operator holding a PCSOPEP.

1.4. Plan Submission and Processing 1.4.1. Vessels must provide the following documents to the ACP for verification, where applicable: x

Copy of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP) or the International Pollution Prevention Certificate (IPP).

Copy of the Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP), prepared specifically for the vessel.

Additionally, either a copy of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP), Annex I, MARPOL, or a copy of the Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP), Annex II, MARPOL, must be available upon request. x

1.4.2. All PCSOPEP submissions are subject to the following requirements: a. Delivery to the ACP, for verification, not less than 96 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival at Panama Canal waters. A vessel holding a verified plan does not have to resubmit a PCSOPEP for subsequent transits, unless it is requested by the ACP or it becomes invalidated. b. The delivery must be via electronic mail, at pcsopep@pancanal.com, in portable document format ( .pdf) or MS Word™ documents; with only one plan per electronic mail c. The subject line of the electronic mail must indicate the name of the vessel and her International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number or her ACP Ship Identification Number (SIN).

1.4.3. The ACP may only verify PCSOPEP plans and provide feedback to vessels within 10 days of their Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to Panama Canal waters. The aforementioned ETA refers to the registered time in the Enhanced Vessel Traffic

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Management System (EVTMS) of the ACP. Requests for PCSOPEP information outside this timeframe may not be acknowledged.

1.4.4. The ACP will issue a Notice of Acknowledgement to the vessel, as per the sample in Appendix A, valid for four years, if the plan fulfills PCSOPEP requirements.

The Notice of Acknowledgment must be carried onboard the vessel and presented as a transit requirement when requested by the ACP. 1.4.5. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned requirements constitutes a violation of Chapter IX, Section Four, of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters; which is subject to sanctions in accordance with Chapter XI – Offenses, Sanctions and Sanctioning Proceedings – of said Regulations. Vessels under such condition will be issued a PCSOPEP Non-Compliance Form and will only be programmed for transit after the shipping agent have paid or provided satisfactory guarantees for the payment of the applicable sanction, which will be set at a minimum of US$2,500.00. Furthermore, the vessel will be scheduled for transit as Tier 3 with possible additional resources assigned due to the non-compliance condition, and charged accordingly. Subsequent arrivals to Panama Canal waters under similar non-compliance conditions will generate increased sanctions that may result in denial of transit. Appendix A provides a sample of the PCSOPEP Non-Compliance Form.

1.4.6. Any of the following conditions will invalidate the Notice of Acknowledgment: x A non-compliance condition found during random inspections by the Panama Canal Authority x Change of the Authorized Person x Change in the PCSOPEP Tier classification of the vessel.

1.4.7. Upon expiration or invalidation of the Notice of Acknowledgement, vessels must resubmit the entire updated PCSOPEP and the IOPP or IPP certificates following the same instructions mentioned above (Section 1.4.1). Plan resubmissions must also be sent not less than 96 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival at Panama Canal waters.

1.4.8. Questions regarding PCSOPEP must be addressed to pcsopep@pancanal.com or + (507) 272-4635.

Transitory note: The phone number +(507) 272-4635 will change to +(507) 276-4635 at the beginning of 2010. A message redirecting the old to the new number will be in place temporarily to provide a smooth transition.

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Country of registry IMO number and Panama Canal Ship Identification Number (SIN) Incident location Date and time of incident Planned transit route Nature of incident Identification of spilled product and any toxic or explosive hazard Estimated volume of the spilled product Size and appearance of slick Weather conditions Actions taken or planned by on scene personnel and vessel conditions Injuries or deaths Any other information as deemed appropriate.

1.5.2 The vessel is responsible for notifying its Authorized Person. From the onset of an oil spill, the vessel must contact the Authorized Person; who will, in turn, ensure communication capabilities to interact with the ACPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Incident Command System.

1.5.3 Initial spill notification must not be delayed during the process of gathering information.

1.5.4 Upon activation of the PCSOPEP, the ACP will respond to the discharge.

1.6. Vessel Exercises and Records 1.6.1. Vessels must perform PCSOPEP notification exercises to the Authorized Person at least twice a year, and must document them for verification by the ACP. These exercises may be conducted outside Panama Canal waters.

1.6.2. At any time, the ACP may require a vessel to perform a PCSOPEP notification exercise and/or to participate in response drills and exercises with the ACP. The vessel must properly document such drills and exercises.

Joint exercises, with the participation of vessels and the ACP, will be timely coordinated and will not delay transits.

1.6.3. Vessel exercise records must be kept for at least three years.

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2. Oil Spill Preparedness Program 2.1. Introduction The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has established a preparedness program for oil spill emergencies in Panama Canal waters. In the response sequence to an oil spill, the activation of the PCSOPEP is the responsibility of the vessel. Besides internal actions taken by the vessel, the ACP will respond in accordance with its contingency plan.

2.2. Response Areas For the purpose of oil spill response planning, Panama Canal waters have been divided into three main response areas: the Pacific Anchorage and Channel area, the lake areas, and the Atlantic Anchorage and Channel area. Both the Pacific and Atlantic areas are saltwater bodies of the Canal, whereas the lakes are freshwater bodies. As such, the specifications required for equipment and response strategies differ.

2.3. Resources for Spill Response 2.3.1. Tier Classification and Criteria: Resources are classified in four tiers or response levels: Tier S (TS), Tier 1 (T1), Tier 2 (T2), and Tier 3 (T3) based on resources and response time. Table 1 indicates requirements for each tier.

2.3.2. Resources: Resource requirements cover core equipment, support equipment, special equipment, and trained personnel to mobilize, deploy and respond to oil spills.

Core equipment includes protection and containment booms, effective daily recovery capacity, and temporary storage capacity. The specific amounts for each tier are listed in Table 1. Support equipment includes resources necessary to deploy and operate core equipment, such as: response vessels, road transportation, and other support necessary to complete the clean-up operation. Special equipment comprises resources for techniques where conventional methods for protection and clean-up are shown to be ineffective.

A specified percentage of equipment in each tier classification must be of the type capable to operate in shallow waters. This requirement is intended to reach oil in areas with drafts of less than six feet, particularly in wide shallow shores.

2.3.3. Response Time Planning Standard: The ACP preparedness program establishes an initial response time of six hours, which includes: the time for notification and mobilization of personnel, the time for transportation of personnel and resources to any spill location within the response area, the time for deployment of resources, and the time for start-up of operation.

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Table 1: Planning Criteria for the Availability of Mechanical Response Equipment

Criteria

Tier S

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

All resources located nationally

May be located internationally

a. Resource Location

All resources All resources placed on-site placed on-site

b. Response Time

Not to exceed Not to exceed 6 Not to exceed 12 hours 6 hours hours

Not to exceed 72 hours

c. Protection Boom

3,000 feet

10,000 feet

25,000 feet

30,000 feet

d. Containment 1,000 feet Boom

1,000 feet plus 300 feet per skimming system

1,000 feet plus 300 feet per skimming system

1,000 feet plus 300 feet per skimming system

e. Recovery Capacity (Bbls/day)

2,000

5,000

20,000

50,000

f. Temporary Storage Capacity (Bbls)

4,000

10,000

40,000

100,000

g. Shallow Water Capability

For 25 % of resources

For 25 % of resources

For 25 % of resources

For 25 % of resources

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3. Fees 3.1. A fee is assessed to transiting vessels with carrying capacity of 400 metric tons or more of oil as cargo and/or fuel to cover the cost of keeping the personnel and equipment available to respond to oil spill incidents from ships in transit or awaiting transit of the Panama Canal. The following tariff was established based on the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tier classification and hull construction, and is applicable to each transit: Table 2: PCSOPEP Tariffs per Transit TARIFF PER TRANSIT

TYPE OF VESSEL Vessels with an oil carrying capacity of 400 MT up to 1,000 MT (TIER S) Vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 1,000 MT up to 7,000 MT (TIER 1) Vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 7,000 MT up to 15,000 MT (TIER 2) Vessels with an oil carrying capacity of more than 15,000 MT (TIER 3) Surcharge for vessels carrying oil as cargo and having single side or single bottom Surcharge for vessels carrying oil as cargo and having single hull

$200 $350 $600 $750 25% 50%

3.2. The above-mentioned charges are separate and distinct from those resulting from expenses generated from the actual response to an oil spill. In addition, charges and/or penalties could result from non-compliance with ACP regulations.

3.3. In case of an oil spill, the ACP will not charge rates for the use of emergency response equipment available under the PCSOPEP program. However, the ACP will assess and charge other expenses of the response and cleanup activities, including items such as the following: 3.3.1. The use of equipment with published official tariffs such as tug services, inspection and/or escort services, salvage services, launch services, and any other applicable official tariff published by the ACP. 3.3.2. The recovery of the total cost of manpower for the response and cleanup activities, decontamination and cleanup of equipment, and general expense recovery.

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3.3.3. The recovery of the total cost to replace damaged equipment due to the incident response, expendable equipment, consumable supplies and replacement parts required to return the used equipment to service.

3.3.4. The recovery of the total cost related to waste processing and disposal.

3.3.5. The recovery of total costs of services from response and cleanup contractors, if necessary, in addition to the planned preparedness established in the PCSOPEP Program.

3.3.6. The recovery of any other applicable cost due to the response and cleanup activities not already covered by official tariffs or the PCSOPEP Program.

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APPENDIX A: Sample PCSOPEP Notice of Acknowledgement and PCSOPEP Non-Compliance Form

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AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT PCSOPEP NOTICE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The ACP hereby acknowledges that:

Ship Name / SIN No. Has presented the PCSOPEP documentation required under Section Four of Chapter IX of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters.

………………………………

Name Executive Vice President of Operations

Date ……………...…........

This document is valid for four years after its date of issuance. Any change in conditions as set forth in Section Four of Chapter IX of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters renders it invalid.

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855 (OPPD-P) Rev. 05-2008 PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT PCSOPEP NON-COMPLIANCE FORM To: From: OPPD-P (PCSOPEP) Ref. : ETA:

Date: NCF No.: SIN: Arrival Location:

The referenced vessel arrived at Panama Canal waters on ________________, having failed to submit its Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) 96 hours prior to its arrival, as required under Section Four of Chapter IX of the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal.

Accordingly, a resolution with the corresponding fine will be issued and served by the Panama Canal Authority.

Therefore, payment of the fine assessed shall be made no later than 10 working days thereafter. According to Article 128 of the Organic Law, an unpaid fine shall be assessed a surcharge of 1% for every 10 working days of late payment. The Authority may collect the unpaid fine and any accumulated surcharges through an executory proceeding. For payment details, please contact Risk Transfer Section at 272-1028.

Please refer to the marked boxes below for information on actions that will be taken by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and responses required from your organization due to this violation.

Additional actions to be taken by the ACP (applicable boxes appear with X marks) x As this is the first offense, the vessel will only be programmed for transit after the shipping agent has provided satisfactory guarantees for the payment of the applicable fine of $2,500.00, and x The vessel will be scheduled as Tier 3 and will be charged accordingly, as well as for any additional resources assigned to the vessel, if applicable. x As this is the second offense, the vessel will be denied transit until both of the following conditions are met: 1. The vessel submits a PCSOPEP that complies with the requirements, and 2. The shipping agent provides satisfactory guarantees for the payment of the applicable fine of $5,000.00. x The vessel will be scheduled as Tier 3 and will be charged accordingly, as well as for any additional resources assigned to the vessel, if applicable.

Response required from Shipping Agent (applicable boxes appear with X marks) First Offense x Fax copy of the Letter of Guarantee (http://www.pancanal.com/common/maritime/forms/pcsopepoffense-01.doc) to CPC Office at 272-5280 (Pacific) or 443-2213 (Atlantic) and to Risk Transfer Section at 272-1035, and x Submit original Letter of Guarantee to Risk Transfer Section (located at the Administration Building, Room 266) by the next working day following this notification. This letter should be signed by a representative of the Shipping Agency and submitted with a copy of the personal identification (cĂŠdula) attached.

Second Offense x Fax copy of the Letter of Guarantee (http://www.pancanal.com/common/maritime/forms/pcsopepoffense-02.doc) to CPC Office at 272-5280 (Pacific) or 443-2213 (Atlantic) and to Risk Transfer Section at 272-1035, and x Submit original Letter of Guarantee to Risk Transfer Section (located at the Administration Building, Room 266) by the next working day following this notification. This letter should be signed by a representative of the Shipping Agency and submitted with a copy of personal identification (cĂŠdula) attached.

Form 855 continues in the next page....

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NOTE: In accordance with Article 163 of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, the offender may expressly accept having committed the offense and agree to abide by the sanction. Such acceptance shall be submitted to the ACP through a Letter of Acceptance of the Sanction, “Carta de Allanamiento,” available at http://www.pancanal.com/common/maritime/forms/pcsopep-allanamiento.doc, and be accorded to the benefits thereby. In the event that this option is elected, the Ship Agent shall submit an advanced copy of the letter via fax to the Legal Advise Office at 272-1797 and the original version shall be delivered to the Panama Canal Administration Building, Office 338, no later than 10 days from the date the Non-Compliance Form was issued.

Evaluator’s name

Signature

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APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS

Bbls

Barrels

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival to Panama Canal waters

EVTMS

Enhanced Vessel Traffic Management System of the ACP

MT

Metric Ton

PCSOPEP

Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

SIN

Ship Identification Number of the ACP

TS

TIER S

T1

TIER 1

T2

TIER 2

T3

TIER 3

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Appendix C: Glossary Atlantic Anchorage and Channel Area

Response area that includes the anchorages at the Atlantic Entrance and channel Area, Limon Bay, and the approach channel to Gatun Locks.

Authorized Person The person who acts as a liaison between the vessel and the Authority to obtain and consign, on behalf of the vessel, acceptable guarantees, to the satisfaction of the Authority, to cover the costs of the response and cleanup of oil spills in Canal waters. The Authorized Person must reside in the Republic of Panama.

The organizational structure adopted by the ACP to administer Incident Command System emergencies whereby individual roles and responsibilities, lines of communications, and span of control are pre-established.

Lake Areas

Response area that includes freshwater bodies confined within the Gatun Lake, Culebra Cut, Miraflores Lake, and within the Locks.

Oil

All substances listed in Appendix I of Annex I of MARPOL.

Pacific Anchorage Response area that includes the anchorages at the Pacific and Channel Area Entrance and Channel Area, Balboa Basin, and the approach channel to the Miraflores Locks.

Panama Canal Waters

Refers to all waters within the Canal Operation Compatibility Area, defined in item a. of the Annex of the Regulation for Navigation in Panama Canal Waters as the geographic area, including its lands and waters, where only activities compatible with the operation of the Canal may be carried out. (Item a. of the Annex reads as follows: Canal Operation Compatibility Area. Described as a continuous area generally following the course of the Panama Canal, and generally contiguous to it, running from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It includes the Atlantic entrance and its anchorage areas, the Port of Cristobal, GatĂşn Locks, GatĂşn Dam, Gatun Spillway, Gatun Power Station, Portions of Gatun Lake, Culebra Cut, Pedro Miguel Locks, Miraflores Lake, Miraflores Locks, Miraflores Spillway, Miraflores Filtration Plant, Miraflores Power Station, the Port of Balboa, the Pacific entrance and its anchorage areas, as well as the land and water areas encompassing them.)

Resources Placed On-Site

Resources located as close as possible to the scene of a spill to meet the response time requirements of Tier S and Tier 1.

Tier S, 1, 2, and 3

The combination of response resources and times within which the resources must be capable of arriving on-scene to meet Panama Canal requirements.

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Appendix D: PCSOPEP Preparation Guide The following document is provided as a guideline for the preparation of a PCSOPEP as an appendix to an existing SOPEP or SMPEP, and its use should not be construed as a guarantee that the plan holder will be granted a Notice of Acknowledgement as set forth herein.

Accordingly, the ACP does not accept any liability and/or responsibility whatsoever for the content of this guide and/or its efficacy.

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Guide for the preparation of a Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) as an Appendix to a SOPEP or SMPEP Contents 1.

2.

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Introduction Spill Notification Procedures Spill Response Procedures Oil Pollution Prevention Measures Specific for Panama Canal Waters Crew Training Program Authorized Person Classification Criteria Record of Exercises

1. Introduction The Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) may be an Annex to the MARPOLâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Annex I SOPEP or SMPEP. It implements emergency preparedness strategies for Panama Canal waters according to Section Four of Chapter IX of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters.

Section Four of the regulation is implemented through the procedures of the PCSOPEP Requirements.

The PCSOPEP assists vessels to prepare for emergencies in the Panama Canal by: identifying the resources provided by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) under the PCSOPEP Program to respond to an oil spill emergency; identifying an Authorized Person that represents the vessel in case of an emergency; and indicating other activities required by regulation, such as training, record keeping and exercising.

2. Spill Notification Procedures The vessel activates its PCSOPEP with the notification process.

In the event of an emergency in Panama Canal waters, the vessel must notify the ACP through the Panama Canal pilot onboard or, in the event that a Panama Canal pilot is not onboard, notification must be made to ACP via VHF radio Channels 12 or 16, as described in the Regulation for Navigation in Canal Waters (Agreement No. 13), Article 29 of the ANNEX.

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The vessel must also contact its PCSOPEP Authorized Person at the following 24-hour contact information: Authorized Person: ____________________

Telephone: ____________________

Fax: ______________________

Upon activation of the plan, the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Authorized Person may establish and maintain communication with the Maritime Traffic Control Unit at (+507) 272 4201 or (+507) 272 4202. The Panama Canal may request the Authorized Person to report to an Emergency Operations Center.

Notification begins as soon as an actual or probable oil leak is detected and must not be delayed during the process of gathering information.

The vessel may use or reference SOPEP or SMPEP specific forms for initial notification, observing that such forms include all information required in Part 1.5 of the PCSOPEP Requirements.

3. Spill Response Procedures The vessel may make reference to specific parts of their SOPEP covering spill response procedures and mitigation activities of the ship and ship to shore interface.

The Panama Canal Authority will perform spill response and clean-up operations at the expense of the vessel that generated the spill.

4. Oil Pollution Prevention Measures Specific for Panama Canal Waters The master must review the PCSOPEP and perform exercises to comply with Part 1.6 of the PCSOPEP Requirements, as necessary.

This section should incorporate or reference specific measures stated in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters and other measures communicated by the Panama Canal Authority, derived from planning activities and exercises.

4.1. Prevention Measures: During a transit, vessels accomplish most of their navigation through fresh water bodies used for human consumption, and through environmentally sensitive areas, which are also important to tourism. These areas are accessed via confined navigation channels and Locks structures. Prior to transit, the master must verify compliance with all applicable ACP regulations to include prevention of incidents in the Panama Canal, specifically noting that:

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The vessel must not perform any activity that implies a risk of, or results in, pollution of waters within the Area of Compatibility with Canal Operations. x The vessel must not conduct any repairs, cleaning, or other activities, which may cause pollution. x The vessel must not discharge or throw into Panama Canal waters any ballast, ashes, boxes, barrels, straw, paper, or other solid matter; nor discharge heavy slops, engine or fire room bilge water, sewage water, oil, radioactive substances, or any other contaminating substances. x The master and crew must review activities, including drills or exercises and response procedures, and increase alertness and readiness to react to any incident, taking into account specific considerations of the environment. x The master must incorporate information published in Advisories to Shipping into the PCSOPEP, as necessary. x The master must verify compliance with ACP regulations regarding specific provisions for navigation in the Panama Canal and for the prevention of collisions. x The master must ascertain that all required measures are in place in order to comply with these preventive requirements. x

When preparing a response plan for Panama Canal waters, special attention must be given to the fact that vessels in Canal waters transit through confined navigational channels and locks structures which require specific attention in the way a response is performed. For instance, a vessel that reports a spill in a lock chamber must consider that releases may affect lock operations and personnel, as well as other vessels or assisting tugs and launches that may be in the same lock chamber.

4.2. In Case of an Incident: Primary shipboard oil pollution response activities must be conducted in compliance with ACP regulations and the PCSOPEP of the vessel. The master must make all efforts to coordinate activities with the ACP, as soon as practicable, in order to minimize impact to the Panama Canal.

5. Crew Training Program Describe the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew-training program used to comply with the responsibilities stated in the SOPEP and PCSOPEP. The vessel may make reference to the specific training sections of its SOPEP and incorporate the requirements of Part 1.6 of the PCSOPEP Requirements. This part emphasizes the importance of crew reaction drills and other exercises.

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6. Authorized Person The following Authorized Person resides in the Republic of Panama and will serve as a liaison between this vessel an the Incident Command System of the Panama Canal Authority to procure and consign, on behalf of the vessel, acceptable warranties to cover the costs of the response and cleanup of oil spills: Authorized Person:

First Name

Last Name

(or company name)

7. Classification Criteria State the criteria applicable to the vessel under Parts 1.2, 2.2 and 2.3 of the PCSOPEP Requirements and the applicable tier compliance. For example: Total Capacity HFO: Total Capacity MDO: Gas Oil Tanks: Slop Tanks: Residues Tank: Oil cargo Tanks: Overflow Tanks: Total:

1000 MT 200 MT 200 MT 100 MT 100 MT 0 MT 100 MT 1,700 MT

According to this calculation, the criterion that applies to the vessel is Tier 1: carrying capacity of more than 1000 MT up to 7000 MT.

8. Record of Exercises Indicate how the vessel maintains records of exercises in order to comply with the PCSOPEP. The vessel may make reference to its existing SOPEP records, provided that they comply with the PCSOPEP requirements. These records may also be kept as an Annex.

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OP NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-13-2010 To:

Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators

Subject: Implementation of ISPS Code Requirements at the Panama Canal 1. Effective Date and Cancellation This notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No. N-13-2009. The content of this Notice remains the same as in the previous year.

A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required.

2. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this Notice to Shipping is to present the new security requirements which were incorporated in the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) maritime regulations and which became applicable to all vessels arriving at Canal waters since July 1, 2004. b. The ACP, conscious of the international threat of terrorism against the safety of vessels and the security of crews and passengers, voluntarily adopted the security requirements established by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) even though the definition of a Port Facility contained in the ISPS Code does not include canals and locks. The new security requirements were incorporated in the ACP Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters, through a new Chapter X, and new definitions were added to Article 8 of Chapter I. For your information, the new definitions and Chapter X appear in the annex at the end of this Notice.

PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY (ACP) Operations Department Bldg. 729, Balboa-Ancon Panama, Panama www.pancanal.com

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c. Vessels unable to fully comply with these requirements or that arrive at Canal waters without providing proper notification, as required, shall be considered in violation of Panama Canal Regulations and, as such, will be subject to control and compliance measures. These measures may include the assignment of additional resources, at the vessel’s expense, or a more detailed inspection, which may result in delays or denial of transit. Vessels may also be subject to fines and/or other additional control and compliance measures, as deemed appropriate by the Canal Authority. d. Due to the complexities of Panama Canal operations, the ACP is unable to provide advance notice of the names of ACP personnel who may board while the vessel remains in Canal waters. Nevertheless, appropriate security measures have been implemented to ensure that all persons proceeding to a vessel from an ACP facility have been properly cleared and that they will not pose a security risk to the vessel or its crew. ACP personnel will carry official identification cards to be presented upon the vessel’s request; however, these cards will not be surrendered. e. Local vessels involved in commercial activities in Panama Canal waters are required to maintain updated lists of their crew and submit them to the ACP. To ensure that appropriate security measures are in place, ACP security personnel may board these vessels at any time. f. The Panama Canal Security Officer (PCSO) is Mr. Manuel E. Benítez, Executive Vice President of Operations. Additional questions or concerns may be addressed to the following points of contact, available on a 24-hour basis: Protection and Emergency Response Division: Antonio Michel, Executive Manager Ricardo Flores, Supervisor Telephone: (507) 276-4646 (507) 276-1052 (507) 276-3669 (24 hours) Facsimile: (507) 276-4777 E-mail: opp@pancanal.com oppe@pancanal.com

ORIGINAL SIGNED Manuel E. Benítez Executive Vice President of Operations

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ANNEX: NEW PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY SECURITY REGULATIONS 1. New definitions added to Article 8 of Chapter I of the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters: ISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC): A certificate issued by the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flag administration or by Recognized Security Organization acting on behalf of such flag administration. The original certificate shall be kept available onboard for presentation at the request of the Authority.

Panama Canal Security Officer (PCSO): Person designated by the Authority as the Panama Canal Security Officer. The PCSO is equivalent to the Port Facility Security Officer, as defined by the ISPS Code.

Panama Canal Security Plan: The compendium of regulations and procedures of the Authority, similar to those established in Chapter XI-2 of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1974 (SOLAS/74), and in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). This plan is applicable to Authority facilities and those that are under its exclusive administration and that are essential for the operation of the Canal.

Security Level: Qualification of the degree of risk that a security incident will be attempted or will occur.

The definition of Boarding Officer is modified as follows: Boarding Officer: A qualified employee who is assigned the functions of inspector, with the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Regulation, the Regulation on Safety and Occupational Health, the Regulation for the Admeasurement of Vessels to Assess Tolls for Use of the Canal, the Regulation on Security of the Panama Canal Authority, the Regulation on Sanitation and Communicable Diseases, and the manuals and procedures for their implementation.

2. The new Chapter X was inserted between the original Chapters IX and X, causing the original Chapter X, Offenses, Sanctions, and Sanctioning Proceedings, to become the new Chapter XI. The numbering of Chapter XI was adjusted, while the text remained unchanged. The new Chapter X is as follows:

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CHAPTER X Security Regulations Applicable to Vessels in Panama Canal Waters or Installations Article 142: The Authority security requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all vessels arriving in Canal waters, whether they intend to proceed to the anchorages, to the ports, or to transit. These requirements shall also apply to vessels conducting commercial activities in Canal waters.

Article 143: Vessels flying the flag of a non-Contracting Government to the SOLAS Convention, vessels less than 500 gross registered tons, and vessels belonging to and operated by a Contracting Government to the above-mentioned Convention, and that are used solely for non-commercial government service, shall provide proof that they have implemented security measures onboard equivalent to those required by the ISPS Code.

Article 144: Vessels not in compliance with the security requirements contained in this Chapter shall be subject to the control and compliance measures established by the Authority. Among the measures that may be applied shall be the assignment of additional resources at the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense, and a more detailed inspection, which may result in the delay or denial of the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transit.

Article 145: Any vessel on an international voyage and underway to the Canal shall notify the Authority at least ninety-six (96) hours prior to its arrival, of the following: 1. Its intention of proceeding to the anchorage, transiting, or proceeding to port; 2. The security level at which the vessel is currently operating, according to the ISPS Code; 3. Confirmation that the vessel possesses a valid International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC); 4. The security level at which the vessel operated in the previous ten calls at port facilities; 5. Any special security measures implemented during said calls; 6. A confirmation that the appropriate security measures were maintained during shipto-ship activity during the period covered by its previous ten calls at port facilities.

Vessels with a voyage time of less than ninety-six (96) hours from their last port of call prior to entering Canal waters shall provide to the Authority, immediately upon their departure from said port, the information listed in the preceding paragraph.

Article 146: Yachts and small craft, local or on international voyages, shall provide the following information to the Authority through the Flamenco or Cristobal Signal Stations when they are not less than 12 nautical miles from the sea buoys at both ends of the Panama Canal:

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Name of the yacht or small craft; Type and service of the yacht or small craft; Dimensions; Flag of registry; Last place of departure and port of call prior to arrival at the Panama Canal; Number and nationality of the persons on board; Purpose for entering Canal waters.

Article 147: Every vessel in Canal waters shall maintain a security level equal to or higher than the security level of the Canal.

Prior to the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in Canal waters, the Authority shall inform the vessel of the current security level of the Canal, in order for the vessel to adjust its security level, in case it is operating at a security level lower than that of the Canal.

Article 148: Every vessel arriving in Canal waters shall maintain control of its access points on board, and shall allow the embarkation of duly identified Authority personnel.

Article 149: Every vessel arriving in Canal waters shall implement a system to control access to the vessel, efficient and capable of expeditiously handling the embarkation and disembarkation of the required, properly identified, Authority personnel. Said system may not, at any time, affect the safe navigation in Canal waters. Any delays caused by the inspection procedures at the points of access to the vessel shall be taken into account in scheduling its transit.

Article 150: Any non-compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute an administrative offense in violation of the regulations on security for navigation in the Canal.

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ADCS DIGITAL CERTIFICATE USER AGREEMENT

I certified receipt of one or more digital certificates and the corresponding private and public key pairs to be used exclusively for the Automated Data Collection System (ADCS) of the Panama Canal Authority. A private key allows me to sign electronic documents involved in the booking operation to transit the Panama Canal or to protect and encrypt information related to it. A digital certificate allows other people involved in this operation to confirm my identity by electronic means and to validate any digital signature I have created.

SECTION A: Acknowledgement of Responsibilities I will comply with the following obligations: • I have requested one or more digital certificates and corresponding key pairs to be used on the Automated Data Collection System (ADCS); • I agree that all information contained in the certificates provided to me is accurate; • I will provide some form of unique identification document that includes a photograph of myself to ADCS Digital Certificate issuance official to collect my certificate. The accepted documents are: o ACP employees: ACP Identification Card that includes IP Number o Panamanian citizens: Panamanian id card (cédula) or passport o Any other entity: national passport; • I will use my key pairs and certificates only for ACP official purposes; • I will protect any private key with a password that will not be disclosed to anyone and provide the hardware token where is stored to no one; • I understand that if I received a key pair for encryption/decryption purposes, a copy will be provided to the key recovery database in case they need to be recovered; • I will report any compromise (e.g. loss of hardware token, suspected or known unauthorized use, misplacement, robbery, etc.) of my password or hardware token to the Traffic Management Division, Marine Traffic Control Unit (MRTM) at 272-5554 or edcs_registration@pancanal.com; • I approve the publication of my digital certificates to the ADCS certificate repository; • I understand that this agreement will become effective on the date that appears at the bottom of this form, under the box named DATE.

SECTION B: Details of Hardware Device I have received one hardware token to store and protect the digital certificate and corresponding private keys with the following specifications: Type: USB Token

Color: Purple

Brand: Rainbow

Model: iKey 2032

Serial Number:

SECTION C: Acceptance of Terms I understand and accept the terms stated on this ADCS Digital Certificate User Agreement.

First Name

Last Name

Unique Identification Card Number (ACP ID Card, Cédula or Passport)

Customer/Agency/ACP Unit Name

______________________________________ Signature DATE (mm/dd/yy)

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ

337 (OPT) Rev. 2-2009

EDCS USER ADMINISTRATION REQUEST (See instructions on the back of this form)

SECTION 1 - Requested Action (choose only one) Create userID

Deregister userID

Update additional information (Section 3)

SECTION 2 - General Information 2. Company code:

1. Company name: 3. Account requested for:

(last name, first name,)

4. ID:

5. Country of issuance: (cédula, passport or driving license)

6. Gender:

Male

7. Date of birth:

Female

( mm / dd / yy)

SECTION 3 - Additional Information 8. Designation (Position Title): 9. Department: 10. Phone number:

11. Country code:

12. Fax number:

13. Country code:

14. E-Mail address: SECTION 4 - EDCS Role Information 15. Application (choose only one):

EDCS Web

If CIG is chosen, please select: 15a. Transmission Method FTP 15b. Message Format XML 15c. Accreditation Modules: Ship due Cargo declaration Crew list Passenger list

CIG

HTTP EDI

16. Requested Role (choose only one):

Baplie

Agent Agent Administrator Customer Customer Administrator Other ______________________

17. CITIBANK PANAMA Speed collect reference number: ACP Account number: EDCS-290101-400203

(if applicable, refer to back of form for details)

SECTION 5 - Organization’s Authorization Information 18. Agent code (if submitted by agent on behalf of customer) or Customer code (if submitted by customer on behalf of VAN provider): I certified that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is true and correct 19. Name of solicitor / Company’s representative: 20. Signature:

(last name, first name)

21. Date: Company’s Representative

(mm / dd / yy)

337 (OPT) Rev. 02-2009

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ EDCS USER ADMINISTRATION REQUEST

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THE FORM: • This form allows for any of the following three options: 1. Create a new userid or username for a customer or agent account on the CIG system.

2. Create a new userid or username for a customer or agent account on ECDS. 3. Change roles or contact information for a previously created userid.

• On section 1 of the form, you should only select one of the three available options. Depending on which one you select, you may or may not have to fill remaining sections: 1. Create UserID. You need to fill all remaining sections (2, 3, 4 and 5).

2. Update (UserID) Additional Information. You must fill section 2 and 5. Depending on your need, also select section 3 or 4 to enumerate only the changes requested.

3. Deregister UserID. You need to fill section 2 and 5.

• All available fields in sections are numbered to ease its identification. There are a maximum of twenty-one fields that any user might have to complete before submitting the form.

1. Company Name: Name of organization where person is employed and has a current commercial relationship with ACP. The name must be equal to the one provided when the organization was registered at ACP. 2. Company Code: Code provided by ACP when organization was registered.

3. Person’s Name: First name followed by last name of owner of userid requested.

4. Passport Number: In case a passport is not available, owner of userid might present his/her driving license number. Panamanian citizens shall provide cedula’s number. ACP employees shall provide identification number (IP).

5. Passport Country: Name of country who issued the passport.

6. Gender: Put a cross or check mark on one of the available boxes.

7. Date of birth: Date shall be in two-digit format for day, month and year.

8. Designation: Position title of the owner of the userid requested.

9. Department: Organizational unit of the owner of the userid requested.

10. Phone number: include applicable area code.

11. Country Code: country code for phone number stated in field 10.

12. Fax number: include applicable area code. This fax will receive the userid’s setup password after it is created.

13. Country Code: country code for fax number stated in field 12.

14. E-Mail Address: electronic mail address assigned by employer to owner of userid requested. The address must follow standard Internet format, detailing user and domain (user@domain.com).

15. Application: Choose only one of the following options: EDCS web or CIG. Only if CIG is chosen, you also need to specify the transmission method (15a), message format (15b) and accreditation modules you want to use (15c). You can choose one of the following four combinations: FTP/XML, FTP/EDI, HTTP/XML and HTTP/EDI. For the accreditation modules you can choose any of the four options, in any combination. Put a cross or check mark to each selection.

16. Requested Role: Only one of the five options available should be selected by putting a cross or check mark.

ACP customers or agents shall only select one of the following roles: agent, agent administrator, customer or customer administrator.

17. CITIBANK PANAMA Speed Collect Reference Number: Optional field. Organization shall provide proof of payment to ACP if any of the following two scenarios are true: requesting eleventh userid or above or, requesting the optional digital certificate for any userid, except the account administrator.

18. Name of Solicitor: First name, followed by last name of person requesting the creation or change of information on a userid.

18.1 If the userid requested is for the account administrator, the name of solicitor should be of person in a high ranking or managerial position of the organization.

18.2 If the userid requested is for a non-account administrator, the name of solicitor should be the account administrator.

18.3 If the userid is requested on behalf of a customer, the name of solicitor should be of the designated agent’s general manager.

19. Agent Code: Optional field, should be filled only under any of the following scenarios: If an agent is submitting this form on behalf of a customer, the agent shall provide its own code, designated by ACP. Or if a customer is submitting this form on behalf of a VAN provider that will manage its computer equipment or communication link to ACP CIG. 20. Signature: Signature of name of solicitor (field 17).

21. Date: Date of request in date, month and year format.

4352-I (OPTC-A) Rev. 6-2009

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMĂ PROCEDURES FOR SECURING A HANDLINE TRANSIT OF THE PANAMA CANAL Small craft are vessels up to 38.1 meters (125 feet) in length overall, which normally transits the Canal as handlines, and do not use locomotives in the locks. Handlines under 20 meters (65 feet) in length overall will normally transit the Canal with a transit advisor; while handlines of 20 meters (65 feet) or more will normally require a pilot. The following are guidelines for yacht and other handlines interested in transiting the Panama Canal: 1. GUIDELINES FOR TRANSITING HANDLINES UNDER 125 FEET a. Before Arrival: Effective July 1, 2004, all information required for transiting the Panama Canal must be submitted utilizing the Electronic Data Collection System - EDCS (Web or CIG), at least 96 hours prior to arrival at Panama Canal waters. Since many small craft do not have a computer on board, the Admeasurement Office, (Atlantic and Pacific) has a computer available where the required information can be introduced upon arrival. If you need help inputting the information, we have employees that can help you. For more details, please read in our web-page http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/advisories/index.html all the advisories relating to the EDCS. b. Arrival: Upon arrival at the Balboa Anchorage or Cristobal Breakwater, the vessel must contact the appropriate Signal Station announcing its arrival and requesting anchoring instructions. The Signal Station will direct the vessel to the anchorage and give any operational restrictions that may be in effect. In no case shall handlines be allowed to pass beyond the Bridge of the Americas northbound, or beyond buoys 3 and 6, Limon Bay, southbound, without the services of a Canal Pilot or Transit Advisor. c. Transit Hours: Handlines will normally be scheduled to transit during the evening hours in the southbound direction, and in the morning hours in the northbound direction.

Southbound handlines will normally be scheduled to transit in two days, the second portion generally carried out during daylight. Northbound handlines may be scheduled to finish transit in one day, depending on lockage availability and speed of the handline. d. Speed: The ACP has determined that the minimum full ahead speed required for vessels in order to complete transit in standard times is 8 knots. The Panama Canal Authority shall deny transit if a handline vessel cannot maintain a minimum speed of 5 knots. However, a vessel may be towed through the Canal by another handline vessel if it can tow her at 5 or more knots, or make arrangements to be towed, at their own expense, by a Panama Canal Authority launch. Sailboats cannot transit the Canal under sail. They must transit with motor propulsion. If the vessel is equipped with an outboard motor as its primary propulsion, it must have a means of reversing the engine. The operator must be able to control the outboard motor from the cockpit, or else, the vessel may need a Port Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspection.

Make sure to tell the Canal Inspector the correct top speed that your vessel can sustain.

There can be hazardous currents associated with the transit, and it is important that your vessel be able to maintain a safe speed at all times. If, at the beginning of the transit, the craft cannot maintain a safe speed, as reported to the Canal Inspector, the craft will be turned around and returned to the starting point. If this occurs, an aborted transit charge will be billed to the craft and any other related charges. Sailboats and other slow vessels, normally will transit in two days. If the vessel must anchor for the night at Gamboa or Gatun

Anchorage, no one other than Panama Canal Authority personnel is allowed to go ashore without the Port Captains’ permission and on ACP launches only. No dinghies or rowboats are permitted. e. Transit Advisor: Small crafts less than 20 meters (65 feet) in length shall be assigned a Transit Advisor, who will function as an advisor to the skipper; providing knowledge of the Canal operating area, and procedures to follow. He also provides communications with the locks, transiting vessels and Authority Transit Controllers. These vessels will be assigned a Panama Canal Pilot only under special circumstances. f. Radio: You must stand by channel 12 VHF while in Canal waters.

2. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS All handline vessels are required to be equipped with 4 ropes, of adequate strength for the size of the vessel to maintain it stable in the lock chamber under strong turbulence. These ropes must be a minimum of 125 feet (38 meters) long and have a loop tied on one end about 3 feet in diameter. The ropes must be free of knots or splices in order to pass freely through the chocks. The vessel must be equipped with adequate fenders, at least 4 to prevent damage from making contact with the chamber walls during lockages. Normally, ropes and tires for fenders can be rented from local yacht clubs, or shipping agents if needed. It is the vessel’s responsibility to have enough fenders on board and properly placed. All vessels must have an anchor capable of being retrieved without delay. The vessel must be equipped with a working whistle or horn. The vessel must have a toilet on board or they could experience delays while relieving the Pilot or Transit Advisor. The vessel must provide the Pilot or Transit Advisor with a meal and fresh drinking water, or there could be an additional charge to provide these items for them. An awning must be installed over the cockpit to provide the Transit Advisor and crew with shelter from the sun and rain. Vessel must maintain its schedule, regardless of weather conditions.

3. TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS After inspection, the Canal Port Captain or his designee will determine whether your vessel transits the Canal as a “center chamber” or “sidewall” handline lockage. This determination is based on hull configuration, protruding railings, awnings, tall masts, spars or anything else, which could be damaged when made fast alongside chamber walls.

On up-lockages, heavy turbulence is encountered. Consequently, all lines should be inspected for condition and should be of sufficient size and strength to hold the vessel under heavy strain, size not less than 7/8” in diameter, nor larger than 1 ½” in diameter is mandatory. Line handlers must have enough strength and skill to control lines during times of turbulence.

Regardless of the type of lockage planned, every vessel must be equipped for center chamber lockage, especially with regard to number of linehandlers and mooring lines.

4. ADMEASUREMENT AND CLEARANCES a.

Boarding: All vessels desiring to transit the Panama Canal must be boarded and cleared by an Admeasurer. Vessels must be measured prior to their initial transit or their first transit after structural changes were made.

2

b.

c.

d.

e.

Vessels without a local agent: Can call the Balboa Admeasurement Office at (507) 2724571, or the Cristobal Admeasurement Office at (507) 443-2293 to make an appointment to have their vessels inspected, measured and cleared. An Admeasurement Clearance form will be issued upon completion of inspection. There is no fee for the issuance of this form, which must be re-issued for each transit and is valid for two months (60 days).

Vessels with a local agent: The agent will give an ETA. Vessel will be boarded, inspected, measured and cleared shortly after arrival by an Admeasurer. The Agent will guarantee the proper payments required for transit.

Measurement and inspections: Depending upon the particular circumstances of the case, the Admeasurer will visit the vessel to perform any necessary paperwork, measurements and inspections. Such visits will be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. local time, and are subject to deferral due to anticipated workload changes. There is a fee for performing admeasurement inspections after normal working hours when resources are available. The fee is $85.00 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. In most cases, the transit criteria will be established during this visit, and the owner/skipper will be appraised of the requirements for transit.

Forms: • Admeasurement Clearance and Handline Inspection form (No Agents). This form is required for payment of Canal tolls and fees.

• Handline Lockage Request. This form includes the type of lockage, a physical description of the vessel, and the equipment required aboard during the transit. The Canal Port Captain must approve it.

• Handline Undertaking to Release and Indemnify. It identifies several characteristics that are common to small vessels but that do not comply with Canal regulations. Transit may only be allowed if the skipper signs this form releasing the Panama Canal Authority from liability in case of any accident, damage or injury, caused by use of equipment aboard the vessel that does not meet Panama Canal requirements.

5. ASSESSMENT OF TOLLS AND OTHER TRANSIT RELATED CHARGES a.

b.

c. d.

Tolls: The Panama Canal tolls are assessed on PC/UMS Net Tonnage, which is based on the internal volume of the vessel and also whether the vessel is laden or in ballast, as determined by the Admeasurer. Tolls for small craft of up to 583 PC/UMS Net Tons when laden or 735 PC/UMS when in ballast, are based on their length overall.

Deposit Fee: The total deposit fee required for small craft includes the tolls, transit vessel inspection (TVI) and security fees, and the buffer. The buffer is to be used in case additional charges are incurred during transit. The estimated time for refunding the buffer is 2 to 3 weeks after the transit date, as long as there are no extraordinary charges.

To receive your refund of the buffer without delays it is necessary that you provide us with a clear and correct information of your postal address and electronic mailing address.

If you prefer to receive your refund of the buffer by wire transfer directly to your personal bank account, this can be done only with US Dollars and it will have a cost of $25.00 which will be discounted from the amount to be refunded. You should state in the Form 4614 that you wish your refund through wire transfer and provide us with the following information: Customer Number SIN Beneficiary Name Beneficiary Account Number Bank Name Bank Code (ABA, SWIFT Code, CHIPS) Bank Address 3

Note: The bank account supplied here should be able to receive US Dollars. You should take note that the correspondent bank and intermediary bank charge a commission fee for this service. e.

f.

The local customers can have the option of requesting to pick up their checks in our offices located in the Administration Building, 3rd. floor, Room #343 from 7:15-11:45 and 12:454:00. For this, they should write down their request in the Admeasurement Clearance and Handline Inspection form 4614.

Take note that the refunds are made in US Dollars and the process takes from 2 to 3 weeks after the vessel has transited, as long as there are no extraordinary charges.

If you have any further questions in regards to these instructions, please call us at the Accounting Division, telephone 272-7857 Mrs. Wolff, 272-7807 Mrs. Araujo or 272-7308 Mrs. Singh. g.

The total deposit fee is based on Length Overall.

Length Overall (in feet) Up to 50 50 < length <= 80 80 < length <= 100 length > 100 h.

$500.00

TVI Inspection Charge $54.00

$750.00

$54.00

$55.00

$891.00

$1750.00

$1,000.00

$54.00

$55.00

$891.00

$2000.00

$1,500.00

$54.00

$55.00

$891.00

$2500.00

Transit Tolls

Total Deposit Required

Security Charge

Buffer

$55.00

$891.00

$1500.00

Other related charges: Whenever owners or representatives of handline vessels that would normally transit with transit advisors request the assignment of a regular pilot instead, that assignment will be charged at the rate of $2,410.00 if sufficient notification has been provided, as specified on Tariff 1060.0040, or otherwise at the rate of $4,815.00, if insufficient notice has been provided as specified on Tariff 1060.0045. Whenever owners or representatives of handline vessels request to stop in the Canal interrupting their transit, or whenever handline vessels present some deficiency or condition that prevent the completion of their transit as scheduled, they will be assessed the tariff for transit delay of $471.00 and other related charges, such as launch and moorage. However, if the transit is interrupted due to Canal scheduling considerations, these charges will not be applied.

The following are some deficiencies or conditions that may require the assignment of additional pilots or transit advisors in order for the vessel to complete their transit: • • •

i.

j.

Restricted visibility Inadequate sanitary facilities Inability to develop and maintain the minimum full ahead speed required to complete the transit in standard time. (8 knots)

AIS System: Vessels over 20 meter (65 feet) in LOA must have the AIS system installed and operating, otherwise the ACP will provide a portable unit and a rental fee of $161.00 will be assessed.

Payment: Payment of tolls can be arranged through a local bonded agent, or can be paid directly at the Citibank in Balboa or Cristobal. Due to the recent announcement made by the Citibank N.A.-Panamá, the bank will only accept cash deposits and only with US 4

k.

Dollars. In order to pay tolls, directly, you must present the proper Admeasurement Clearance and Handline Inspection form.

Bank schedules: 1. Pacific side: On the Pacific side of the Isthmus, the Citibank is located in Niko’s Plaza in Balboa. The telephone number is (507) 314-1596. Tolls may be paid between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. This office is closed for business on weekends and recognized holidays.

2. Atlantic side: On the Atlantic side of the Isthmus, the Citibank is located next to the Cristobal piers entrance. The telephone number is (507) 441-6303 and (507) 441-6144.

Tolls may be paid between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. This office is closed for business on weekends and recognized holidays.

6. TRANSIT SCHEDULE INFORMATION Information regarding transit date and time can be obtained from the Marine Traffic Scheduler only after the vessel has been cleared, transit requested and tolls paid. The telephone number of the scheduler is (507) 272-4202 and should be contacted after 1800 hours the day of the inspection but prior to 30 days after the issuing date of the Handline Inspection form.

7. HANDLINE LOCKAGE PROCEDURES a.

Types of Lockages There are three types of lockages available to yachts under 125’ L.O.A. when transiting the Canal. They are: center chamber; sidewall, or alongside an ACP Tug. All vessels will be required to be capable of making a center chamber lockage. The other two options will be at the discretion of the Canal Port Captain.

1. Center-Chamber Lockage: The vessel is held in the center of the chamber by two bow and two stern lines. This type of lockage requires four 125-foot lines, recommended size not less than 7/8” in diameter, nor larger than 1 ½” in diameter. Locks personnel cannot handle lines any larger in diameter than this.

Nested Center-Chamber Lockage: This is where two or more handline vessels perform the entire lockage tied up or “nested” alongside each other. This type of lockage is used when several handlines are transiting at the same time.

2. Sidewall Lockage: This type of lockage uses two of the required 125-foot lines to hold the vessel alongside the sidewall in the chamber, recommended rope size of not less than 7/8” in diameter, nor larger than 1 ½” in diameter.

The walls of the locks are rough unfinished concrete, which can cause considerable damage to vessels not properly protected by fenders. Damage to masts or rigging on sailboats may also occur, if the turbulence causes the vessels to roll and strike the sidewall.

3. Alongside an ACP Tug: This type of lockage, when available, also uses two of the required 125-foot lines, recommended size of not less than 7/8” in diameter, nor larger than 1 ½” in diameter rope. Availability of this type of lockage depends on the ship traffic for the day, and as such cannot be scheduled.

b.

Picking Up Mooring Lines Following a ship into a chamber, the crew of the handline vessel passes the first bow and stern lines to linehandlers on the approach wall at position 1. At position 2, crew 5

passes the second set of bow and stern lines to linehandlers on sidewall of chamber. At position 3 all lines are made fast on board and ashore for flooding operation.

Sufficient experienced and capable crewmembers must be on board to provide four linehandlers and a competent operator at all times.

Chocks and bitts or cleats shall be inspected to make sure all fittings are in good condition and fasteners well secured. They will be under heavy strain during the transit. The area around these fittings must be clear of gear so that the lines can be safely and efficiently handled.

Remember it is your yacht. If it is damaged due to faulty or insufficient equipment or improper handling of boat or equipment by the crew, the loss of time and expense will be yours. You must have your vessel in top shape. Your cooperation with Canal officials will not only save time and expense, but will result in a much smoother transit for all concerned.

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AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ (ACP) REQUEST FOR SOFTWARE FOR CIG USE

338 (OPT) Rev. 10-2007

Please complete this form to receive the software needed for CIG use ACP Customer Code Indicate your preferred courrier service

FedEx UPS DHL

Receiver's Account Number From: (Pickup Address) AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ (ACP) Name: EDIFICIO 910 Address: OFICINA DE SISTEMAS LA BOCA, ANCÓN City PANAMÁ Postal Code: State/Province PANAMÁ Country: Contact Person Telephone number: To: (Receiver) Name: Address:

PANAMÁ (507)272-5951

Postal Code: City Country: State/Province Contact Person Telephone number: Delivery Address: (If different from receiver's address) Name: Address:

Postal Code: Country: Telephone number: Special Delivery Instructions (if required)

City State/Province Contact Person Special Services: (Indicate an option) Special Express Global Express Economy Express Options Priority Insurance Description of shipped items

Note: For ACP internal control purposes, the same contact person that was established on the CIG accreditation request (Form 337) should be used on the receiver’s address and signature block of this form, because this is the only person authorized to receive the CIG digital certificate.

Signature of receiver Confidential

Date

Transmission ID #

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ REQUEST FOR TRANSIT BOOKING (Complete on typewriter or legibly printed) ACP 4623 Rev. 1-2004

SECTION A. (To be completed by Vessel Agent) 1. Vessel Name

2. S.I.N.

5. Transit Booking (Check one box and show month, day and year)

6. Vessel Beam Under 91'

North South

4. Customer Code

3. Vessel Agent

Date

7. If beam is 80' or over but under 91' state draft

91' or over

8. Vessel is carrying

9. Initial Transit

Dangerous Cargo

If box is checked, dangerous cargo information must be declared to ETA Clerk.

Yes No

10. Integrated tug and barge?

Yes

Name:

No

S.I.N.

If yes, please state name and S.I.N. of joint unit.

11. Remarks

STAMP DATE AND TIME REQUEST RECEIVED

12. Does the vessel have any other characteristic e.g., protrusions, unusual configuration, etc., which under Panama Canal regulations would require that it transit under restriction, e.g., clear-cut, daylight in the cut, full daylight transit, etc.?

Yes

If Yes, describe:

No 13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is true and correct and that my principal has authorized me to book the named vessel for transit. In consideration of the named vessel being booked for transit, my principal agrees to pay the prescribed fees and to comply with the provisions of the Vessel Transit Reservation System contained in the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá Canal Water Navigation Regulations, articles 12 to 25.

Signature

Autorized Vessel Agency Representative´s Name

SECTION B. (To be completed by the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá) TRANSIT BOOKING

TRANSIT BOOKING CONDITION First Condition

First Period Second Period

Second Condition

Third Period

Third Condition

Restriction

HML

PC/UMS Tons

TRANSIT BOOKING REQUEST

REQUIRED ARRIVAL TIME

0200 1400

APPROVED REJECTED

Commercial Passenger Vessel (exempted from

Booking Fee

arrival time requirement)

$ Rejection reason/comments:

Approved by: (Autoridad del Canal de Panamá Representative)

SECTION C. (To be completed by Vessel Agent and the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá) Request for same-day transit (lost reservation due to late arrival)

Request for daylight transit

Vessel Agent

Vessel Agent

Date

Date

Approved

Approved

120 or more days in advance

Disapproved

Disapproved

less than 120 days in advance

Autoridad del Canal de Panamá Representative

Date

Autoridad del Canal de Panamá Representative

Date

4446-MRT Rev. 4-2004

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ Department of Maritime Operations “SAFE BOARDING WEEK” INSPECTION CHECKLIST Ship’s Name: Loa:

SIN: Ext. Beam:

Ship type:

Agent:

According to Solas and ACP regulations Y

SAFETY. THE ONLY WAY! N

N/A

I. PILOT LADDER Officer standing by with a radio Suitable distance from the water Resting flat against hull Clean Steps from No. 1 to No. 4 made of satisfactory material Spreaders properly located Retrieving line properly located Steps in horizontal position Stanchions of adequate size, height and properly fitted Life ring and self-igniting lights available and ready to use Access area clear of obstructions or other hazards Bulwark ladder fitted and secured Ship has more than one pilot ladder complying with all requirements

II. ACCOMMODATION LADDER Leading aft. and resting flat against hull Lower platform of adequate size, in horizontal position and fitted with stanchions Boatspar properly fitted

III. COMBINATION LADDER Pilot ladder complies with part I. above Accommodation ladder complies with part II. above Platform for accommodation ladder at proper distance from waterline Angle of slope for accommodation ladder less or equal to 55 degrees

Boarding Officer:

Code:

Date:

1434 (OPTC-A) AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA

Rev. 08-2009

FULL CONTAINER SUMMARY

4/1/10

Full Container vessels interested in the Application of the Ballast Rate, shall present to the ACP Boarding Officer upon arrival a Summary of the number of Container units carried by dimension ARRIVAL DATE VESSEL'S NAME

mm/dd/yyy ARRIVAL PORT

Balboa

SIN

Cristobal

NUMBER OF UNITS BY CONTAINER SIZE OTHER

OTHER

OTHER

TEU (Converted)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Location

20x8x8.5

20x8x9.5

40x8x8.5

40x8x9.5

45x8x9.5

48X8X9.5

ABOVE

0

0

0

0

0

BELOW

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

0

0

0

0

TTT 0

Collected By

Master's Signature FOR PANAMA CANAL USE ONLY

Transit No.

TTA

0

#DIV/0!

Transit Total TEU's

% of difference

Admeasurer's Supervisor

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA

4355 (OPTC-A) Rev. 10-2007

ADMEASUREMENT UNIT

MAXIMUM CONTAINER CAPACITY VESSEL'S NAME :

SIN:

TEU ABOVE DECK No. of Units

Length

Dimensions in Feet Breadth

Height

Container Height Source Officer CCOB

Height

Container Height Source Officer CCOB

TEU BELOW DECK No. of Units

Source [

Length

Dimensions in Feet Breadth

] Source's No. _________________________

Source Code:

1. Vessel's Capacity = 0 2. Capacity Plan 3. Container Loading Plan 4. Trim & Stability Booklet 5. General Arrangement Plan

Source's Date ____ / ____/ _____ mm dd

yyyy

6. Stowage Plan 7. Ship's Officer 8. CCOB 9. Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) 10. Other:

REMARKS:

Data collected by

Checked by

mm / dd / yyyy

mm / dd / yyyy

Proofread by

Ship's Official

mm / dd / yyyy

mm / dd / yyyy

Q.A. by

mm / dd / yyyy

AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ TRANSIT BOOKING AND/OR DAYLIGHT CANCELLATION

ACP 4633 Rev. 2-2008

(Complete on typewriter or legibly printed)

SECTION A. (To be completed by Vessel Agent) 1. Vessel Name

2. Vessel Agent

3. Booked Date (Check one box and show month, day and year)

4. S.I.N.

North

STAMP DATE AND TIME

South

Date

CANCELLATION RECEIVED

5. Cancellation Transit Booking Daylight Transit 6. I understand that there is a cancellation charge in accordance with the schedule below. I hereby agree to such charges under the terms and conditions of the Panama Canal Vessel Transit Reservation System, and authorize payment of the same.

Authorized Vessel Agency Representative´s Name

SECTION B. (To be completed by the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá) CANCELLATION of Transit Booking or Daylight Transit Booking Cancellation Fee Transit Cancellation requested

Signature

Best Offer

Daylight Transit Cancellation Fee

days hours

$

prior to required arrival time.

Approved by: (Panama Canal Authority Representative)

$

SHIP DATA BANK

4529-B Rev. 5-2005

TOLLS CHARGE SHIP NAME

SIN

LENGHT OVERAL L

FLAG

EXTREME BEAM

ARRIVAL DATE Year Day Month

PC/UMS NET

Transit Number

PC/UMS GROSS

SHIP TYPE

Arrival Displacement

Summer Loaded Displacement

ENTER IF TOLL TYPE IS 03

TTA

NTT

TOLLS TYPE 01

LADEN

02

BALLAST

03

DISPLACEMENT

ARRIVAL CONDITIONS TONS OF CARGO

UNIT OF MEASURE

QUANTITY OF FUEL

PASSENGERS

CHANGES SINCE LAST TRANSIT STRUCTURAL

Ye

N USE OF TANKS

ADMEASUREMENT SERVICE CHA

Y

MMC

No

OTHER

Y

No

REMARKS

CONTAINER INSPECTION CHARG I hereby certify that the information given above about cargo, passengers and f correct and taht the fuel on board is exclusively for the ship´s consumption. I fu certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information given above changes to structure of the vessel and in the use of tanks is correct.

Master´s Signature I certify that I boarded and inspected this vessel and that the information shown is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Entered by Admeasurer Checked by Supervisory Admeasurer Approval

Valiated by

BALBOA

SHIP DATA BANK

4529-C Rev. 5-2005

TOLLS CHARGE SHIP NAME

SIN

LENGHT OVERAL L

FLAG

EXTREME BEAM

ARRIVAL DATE Day Month Year

Transit Number

SHIP TYPE

PC/UMS GROSS

PC/UMS NET

Arrival Displacement

Summer Loaded Displacement

ENTER IF TOLL TYPE IS 03

TTA

NTT

TOLLS TYPE 01

LADEN

02

BALLAST

03

DISPLACEMENT

ARRIVAL CONDITIONS TONS OF CARGO

QUANTITY OF FUEL

PASSENGERS

UNIT OF MEASURE

CHANGES SINCE LAST TRANSIT STRUCTURAL

Ye

N USE OF TANKS

ADMEASUREMENT SERVICE CHA

Y

MMC

No

OTHER

Y

No

REMARKS

CONTAINER INSPECTION CHARG I hereby certify that the information given above about cargo, passengers and f correct and taht the fuel on board is exclusively for the ship´s consumption. I fu certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information given above changes to structure of the vessel and in the use of tanks is correct.

Master´s Signature I certify that I boarded and inspected this vessel and that the information shown is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Entered by Admeasurer Checked by Supervisory Admeasurer Approval

Valiated by

CRISTOBAL

Balboa, Pacific Ocean Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 January 1 Fri

February

March

Height Height Height Height Height Height Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm 0337 16.5 503 16 0430 14.4 439 1 0508 17.3 527 16 0517 14.4 439 1 0400 16.7 509 16 0415 14.2 433 1004 -1.1 -34 Sat 1040 0.4 1118 -2.7 1123 0.0 1014 -2.3 1024 0.2 12 Mon -82 Tue 0 Mon -70 Tue 6 1614 16.4 500 1700 14.7 448 1737 17.7 540 1737 15.1 460 1627 17.4 530 1631 15.0 457 2227 -0.2 2257 1.4 2344 -2.2 2342 0.3 2240 -2.5 2243 0.0 -6 43 -67 9 -76 0 0430 17.0 1050 -1.7 1705 17.0 2314 -0.8

518 17 0507 14.5 0.3 -52 Sun 1114 1734 14.9 518 2332 1.2 -24

0557 17.3 442 2 9 Tue 1202 -2.4 1824 17.7 454 37

527 17 0549 14.4 0.2 -73 Wed 1156 1807 15.1 540

0450 17.2 439 2 6 Tue 1058 -2.7 1714 17.7 460 2324 -2.7

524 17 0449 14.5 0.1 -82 Wed 1056 1703 15.3 540 2316 -0.3 -82

442 3 466 -9

0522 17.2 3 Sun 1135 -1.9 1755 17.4

524 18 0542 14.5 0.4 -58 Mon 1148 1807 15.0 530

0030 -1.9 442 3 12 Wed 0645 16.8 1248 -1.7 457 1909 17.2

0.4 -58 18 0016 512 Thu 0621 14.2 1229 0.7 -52 1837 14.9 524

0537 17.1 12 3 433 Wed 1141 -2.4 1759 17.6 21 454

521 18 0522 14.6 0.2 -73 Thu 1129 1735 15.3 536 2349 -0.2

445 6 466 -6

0001 -0.9 4 Mon 0613 17.2 1222 -1.6 1844 17.4

1.3 -27 19 0008 524 Tue 0616 14.3 1223 0.8 -49 1839 14.9 530

0118 -1.1 40 4 436 Thu 0732 15.9 1336 -0.5 24 1955 16.2 454

-34 19 485 Fri -15 494

0051 0.8 0653 13.8 1303 1.3 1909 14.5

0008 -2.4 24 4 421 Thu 0624 16.7 1224 -1.6 40 1844 17.0 442

-73 19 509 Fri -49 518

0555 14.5 1203 0.5 1808 15.2

442 15 463

0051 -0.6 5 Tue 0704 16.7 1310 -0.9 1932 17.0

1.5 -18 20 0044 509 Wed 0648 13.9 1258 1.3 -27 1910 14.6 518

46 5 424 Fri 40 445

0210 0.0 0821 14.7 1427 0.8 2044 15.0

0 20 448 Sat 24 457

0129 1.3 0727 13.3 1342 2.0 1944 14.0

40 5 405 Fri 61 427

0053 -1.5 0709 15.7 1309 -0.4 1928 15.9

-46 20 479 Sat -12 485

0024 0.1 0629 14.2 1238 1.1 1842 14.9

3 433 34 454

0143 0.0 6 Wed 0754 15.9 1402 0.1 2022 16.3

1.9 0 21 0122 485 Thu 0721 13.5 1335 2.0 3 1942 14.2 497

58 6 411 Sat 61 433

0304 1.1 0915 13.4 1522 2.2 2138 13.7

1.9 34 21 0212 408 Sun 0806 12.7 1427 2.7 67 2026 13.4 418

58 6 387 Sat 82 408

0140 -0.3 0755 14.5 1357 1.0 2013 14.6

0.7 -9 21 0103 442 Sun 0706 13.8 1319 1.8 30 1921 14.3 445

21 421 55 436

0238 0.8 7 Thu 0847 14.8 1457 1.2 2115 15.3

24 22 451 Fri 37 466

0202 2.4 0756 13.0 1415 2.7 2018 13.8

0404 2.2 73 7 396 Sun 1019 12.2 1623 3.4 82 2245 12.6 421

2.4 67 22 0303 372 Mon 0857 12.1 1523 3.4 104 2122 12.8 384

0232 1.1 73 7 369 Sun 0845 13.2 1451 2.4 104 2103 13.2 390

1.4 34 22 0147 402 Mon 0748 13.2 1407 2.5 73 2006 13.7 402

43 402 76 418

8 Fri

0337 1.6 0947 13.7 1555 2.3 2216 14.4

49 23 418 Sat 70 439

0248 2.8 0837 12.4 1501 3.3 2101 13.3

0508 2.9 85 8 378 Mon 1137 11.6 1731 4.1 101 405

2.8 88 23 0405 354 Tue 1006 11.7 1632 3.7 125 2238 12.5

0329 2.3 85 8 357 Mon 0944 12.0 1551 3.6 113 2207 12.0 381

2.0 70 23 0240 366 Tue 0840 12.7 1506 3.2 110 2104 13.0 366

61 387 98 396

9 Sat

0438 2.2 1056 12.9 1656 3.2 2323 13.7

3.1 67 24 0340 393 Sun 0931 11.8 1556 3.8 98 2159 12.9 418

0002 12.1 94 9 3.2 360 Tue 0618 1252 11.6 116 1843 4.2 393

2.8 369 24 0516 98 Wed 1133 11.8 1750 3.5 354 128

0432 3.2 85 9 360 Tue 1100 11.3 1659 4.4 107 2327 11.3

2.5 98 24 0343 344 Wed 0950 12.2 1617 3.4 134 2221 12.5 344

76 372 104 381

2.7 10 0543 Sun 1208 12.5 1802 3.7

3.2 82 25 0440 381 Mon 1042 11.6 1702 4.0 113 2311 12.8

98 10 0110 12.1 3.0 354 Wed 0725 1352 12.1 122 1949 3.8 390

369 25 0002 12.8 2.2 91 Thu 0631 1250 12.7 369 1906 2.6 116

3.6 390 10 0541 67 Wed 1220 11.3 1812 4.5 387 79

2.6 110 25 0454 344 Thu 1114 12.4 1733 3.2 137 2346 12.8

79 378 98 390

11 0031 13.4 2.7 Mon 0649 1314 12.6 1909 3.8

3.0 408 26 0548 82 Tue 1202 11.9 1815 3.8 384 116

91 11 0206 12.5 2.4 363 Thu 0820 1441 12.7 116 2042 3.1

381 26 73 Fri 387 94

0114 13.7 0739 1.1 1353 14.0 2011 1.2

418 11 0043 11.4 3.5 34 Thu 0650 1323 11.8 427 1920 4.0 37

347 26 107 Fri 360 122

0607 2.2 1231 13.3 1846 2.3

67 405 70

12 0130 13.4 2.4 Tue 0750 1411 13.0 2010 3.5

408 27 0025 13.3 2.3 73 Wed 0658 1311 12.8 396 1927 2.9 107

405 12 70 Fri 390 88

0252 13.0 0905 1.6 1522 13.4 2124 2.2

396 27 49 Sat 408 67

0214 14.8 0837 -0.2 1447 15.4 2106 -0.4

451 12 -6 Fri 469 -12

0141 11.9 0748 2.9 1410 12.5 2015 3.2

363 27 88 Sat 381 98

0058 13.7 0715 1.3 1332 14.5 1951 1.0

418 40 442 30

13 0222 13.6 1.9 Wed 0842 1459 13.4 2100 2.9

415 28 0130 14.1 1.1 58 Thu 0802 1411 14.0 408 2030 1.6 88

430 13 34 Sat 427 49

0332 13.5 0943 0.9 1558 14.0 2201 1.4

411 28 0308 15.9 27 Sun 0928 -1.5 1538 16.6 427 2154 -1.7 43

485 13 -46 Sat 506 -52

0226 12.5 0835 2.1 1449 13.3 2058 2.2

381 28 0157 14.8 0.2 64 Sun 0814 1425 15.7 405 2046 -0.4 67

451 6 479 -12

14 0308 13.9 1.3 Thu 0926 1543 13.9 2143 2.3

424 29 40 Fri 424 70

0228 15.1 0858 -0.2 1506 15.3 2123 0.2

460 14 0409 13.9 0.3 -6 Sun 1018 1633 14.5 466 2236 0.8 6

424 9 442 24

14 0305 13.2 1.4 Sun 0915 1525 14.0 2135 1.2

402 29 0250 15.8 0906 -0.8 43 427 Mon 1515 16.7 2134 -1.6 37

482 -24 509 -49

0350 14.1 1004 0.8 1623 14.3 2221 1.8

430 30 24 Sat 436 55

0323 16.1 0947 -1.5 1558 16.4 2212 -1.1

491 15 0444 14.3 1051 0.0 -46 500 Mon 1705 14.9 2309 0.4 -34

436 0 454 12

0341 13.8 15 0950 0.7 Mon 1558 14.6 2209 0.5

421 30 0341 16.5 21 Tue 0952 -1.6 1602 17.3 445 2219 -2.3 15

503 -49 527 -70

31 0429 16.8 Wed 1036 -1.8 1649 17.5 2302 -2.4

512 -55 533 -73

2 Sat

'

15 Fri

31 0416 16.9 Sun 1033 -2.3 1648 17.3 2258 -1.9 recopilado por: EACR-HM

515 -70 527 -58

Balboa, Pacific Ocean Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 April Height Hour h m ft cm 0516 16.8 512 16 1 Thu 1118 -1.6 -49 Fri 1734 17.2 524 2344 -2.0 -61

June

May Height Hour h m ft cm 0454 14.9 454 1 1104 0.6 18 Sat 1705 15.7 479 2325 -0.3 -9

Height Height Height Height Hour Hour Hour Hour h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm 0542 15.9 485 16 0514 15.4 469 1 0024 1.0 30 16 0015 -0.5 -15 1139 0.4 1.1 12 Sun 1123 34 Tue 0650 14.9 454 Wed 0636 16.6 506 1754 16.0 488 1725 16.1 491 1244 2.6 1242 0.8 79 24 2346 -0.2 1857 14.4 439 1852 16.4 500 -6

2 Fri

0602 16.3 1200 -0.8 1818 16.5

497 17 -24 Sat 503

0532 14.9 1141 0.8 1743 15.6

0004 -0.3 454 2 24 Sun 0627 15.3 1221 1.3 475 1838 15.2

-9 17 0559 15.5 1.2 466 Mon 1206 1812 15.9 40 463

0106 1.8 472 2 37 Wed 0730 14.5 1329 3.2 485 1938 13.7

55 17 0104 -0.1 442 Thu 0725 16.6 1335 1.1 98 1943 16.0 418

-3 506 34 488

3 Sat

0027 -1.1 0647 15.5 1244 0.3 1901 15.5

-34 18 0003 -0.1 472 Sun 0612 14.8 1220 1.2 9 1824 15.3 472

0047 0.6 -3 3 451 Mon 0711 14.6 1306 2.3 37 1920 14.3 466

0.1 18 18 0030 445 Tue 0646 15.5 1254 1.6 70 1901 15.5 436

0150 2.5 3 3 472 Thu 0810 14.0 1418 3.8 49 2020 13.1 472

76 18 427 Fri 116 399

0156 0.6 0815 16.3 1431 1.5 2038 15.3

18 497 46 466

0112 0.1 4 Sun 0732 14.5 1330 1.6 1945 14.3

0.4 3 19 0044 442 Mon 0654 14.5 1304 1.8 49 1908 14.8 436

0133 1.7 12 4 442 Tue 0755 13.9 1356 3.2 55 2005 13.3 451

0.6 52 19 0118 424 Wed 0735 15.3 1348 2.0 98 1953 15.0 405

18 4 466 Fri 61 457

0238 3.3 0853 13.6 1509 4.2 2107 12.4

101 19 415 Sat 128 378

0252 1.3 0910 15.8 1531 1.9 2138 14.6

40 482 58 445

0201 1.4 5 Mon 0819 13.4 1422 2.9 2032 13.0

1.1 43 20 0131 408 Tue 0741 14.1 1357 2.4 88 1958 14.2 396

0223 2.7 34 5 430 Wed 0842 13.2 1451 4.0 73 2054 12.4 433

1.3 82 20 0213 402 Thu 0829 15.0 1448 2.3 122 2051 14.4 378

40 5 457 Sat 70 439

0328 3.9 0942 13.2 1603 4.4 2202 12.0

2.0 119 20 0350 402 Sun 1010 15.3 1633 2.2 134 2245 14.0 366

61 466 67 427

0255 2.6 6 Tue 0912 12.4 1521 3.9 2129 11.9

1.7 79 21 0225 378 Wed 0835 13.7 1458 2.9 119 2057 13.5 363

0317 3.5 52 6 418 Thu 0936 12.6 1549 4.5 88 2154 11.7 411

107 21 384 Fri 137 357

0312 1.8 0929 14.7 1552 2.5 2157 13.9

0420 4.3 55 6 448 Sun 1036 13.1 1658 4.4 76 2305 11.9 424

2.6 131 21 0451 399 Mon 1116 15.0 1736 2.3 134 2354 13.8 363

79 457 70 421

0355 3.5 7 Wed 1019 11.7 1626 4.5 2243 11.3

2.2 107 22 0328 357 Thu 0941 13.4 1606 3.1 137 2211 13.1 344

67 7 408 Fri 94 399

0414 4.0 1038 12.3 1650 4.6 2304 11.5

122 22 375 Sat 140 351

0414 2.2 1036 14.6 1656 2.4 2309 13.8

0514 4.5 67 7 445 Mon 1132 13.2 1754 4.1 73 421

3.0 137 22 0554 402 Tue 1219 14.9 1839 2.3 125

91 454 70

0459 3.9 8 Thu 1134 11.6 1734 4.6

119 23 354 Fri 140

0435 2.5 1057 13.5 1716 2.8 2330 13.3

76 8 411 Sat 85 405

0512 4.2 1140 12.5 1750 4.4

2.4 128 23 0518 381 Sun 1143 14.9 1801 2.1 134

0006 12.1 73 8 4.4 454 Tue 0611 1225 13.6 64 1850 3.6

369 23 0058 13.9 3.1 134 Wed 0658 1318 15.0 415 1940 2.0 110

424 94 457 61

9 Fri

0001 11.2 0604 4.0 1238 12.0 1839 4.2

341 24 122 Sat 366 128

0543 2.3 1208 14.2 1825 2.1

0009 11.7 70 9 4.2 433 Sun 0610 1233 13.0 64 1846 3.8

357 24 0017 14.1 2.4 128 Mon 0621 1244 15.3 396 1904 1.6 116

0100 12.7 430 9 4.1 73 Wed 0708 1313 14.2 466 1944 2.8 49

387 24 0156 14.2 3.0 125 Thu 0758 1411 15.2 433 2035 1.5 85

433 91 463 46

10 Sat

0102 11.7 0704 3.6 1327 12.7 1935 3.5

357 25 0039 13.9 1.8 110 Sun 0649 1309 15.0 387 1928 1.1 107

424 10 0101 12.3 3.8 55 Mon 0705 1318 13.6 457 1938 3.1 34

375 25 0118 14.5 2.1 116 Tue 0722 1338 15.7 415 2001 1.0 94

442 10 0148 13.3 3.5 64 Thu 0802 1359 14.8 479 2033 1.9 30

405 25 107 Fri 451 58

0248 14.5 0852 2.6 1500 15.3 2123 1.1

442 79 466 34

11 0149 12.4 2.9 Sun 0755 1407 13.4 2022 2.5

378 26 0138 14.8 1.1 88 Mon 0749 1402 15.9 408 2024 0.1 76

451 11 0146 12.9 3.2 34 Tue 0755 1358 14.3 485 2024 2.2 3

393 26 0212 15.0 1.7 98 Wed 0819 1428 16.1 436 2053 0.4 67

457 11 52 Fri 491 12

0234 14.1 0852 2.7 1444 15.4 2119 1.0

430 26 82 Sat 469 30

0337 14.8 0939 2.3 1547 15.3 2205 0.8

451 70 466 24

12 0229 13.1 2.2 Mon 0838 1443 14.1 2102 1.6

399 27 0231 15.5 0.3 67 Tue 0842 1451 16.6 430 2113 -0.8 49

472 12 0227 13.6 2.6 9 Wed 0840 1437 14.9 506 2106 1.3 -24

415 27 0302 15.3 1.4 79 Thu 0909 1516 16.2 454 2139 0.0 40

466 12 43 Sat 494 0

0321 14.8 0938 1.9 1531 16.0 2203 0.2

451 27 0423 15.0 2.0 58 Sun 1022 1632 15.3 488 2245 0.6 6

457 61 466 18

13 0305 13.7 1.5 Tue 0917 1518 14.8 2139 0.7

418 28 0320 16.0 46 Wed 0930 -0.2 1538 16.9 451 2158 -1.3 21

488 13 0306 14.2 2.0 -6 Thu 0922 1516 15.4 515 2146 0.5 -40

433 28 61 Fri 469 15

0351 15.5 0955 1.2 1603 16.1 2222 -0.2

472 13 0409 15.5 1.3 37 Sun 1023 1620 16.4 491 2246 -0.4 -6

472 28 0507 15.2 2.0 40 Mon 1102 1715 15.2 500 2323 0.7 -12

463 61 463 21

14 0341 14.2 1.0 Wed 0953 1553 15.2 2214 0.1

433 29 0409 16.2 30 Thu 1014 -0.4 1624 16.9 463 2241 -1.4 3

494 14 -12 Fri 515 -43

0347 14.7 1002 1.5 1557 15.8 2225 0.0

448 29 46 Sat 482 0

0439 15.6 1038 1.2 1649 15.9 2303 0.0

475 14 0458 16.0 0.8 37 Mon 1107 1711 16.6 485 2330 -0.6 0

488 29 0547 15.3 2.0 24 Tue 1141 1755 15.0 506 -18

466 61 457

15 0418 14.6 0.7 Thu 1029 1628 15.6 2249 -0.3

445 30 21 Fri 475 -9

0456 16.2 1057 -0.1 1710 16.6 2323 -1.0

494 15 -3 Sat 506 -30

0430 15.2 1042 1.1 1640 16.0 2304 -0.3

463 30 0524 15.5 1.5 34 Sun 1120 1734 15.5 488 2343 0.4 -9

472 15 0547 16.4 0.6 46 Tue 1153 1801 16.7 472 12

1.0 500 30 0000 18 Wed 0625 15.2 1220 2.3 509 1832 14.6

30 463 70 445

31 0608 15.3 2.0 Mon 1201 1816 15.0 recopilado por: EACR-HM

466 61 457

Balboa, Pacific Ocean Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 July Height Hour h m ft cm 0038 1.5 46 16 1 Thu 0701 15.0 457 Fri 1300 2.7 82 1909 14.2 433

August

September

Height Height Height Height Height Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm 0045 -0.9 -27 1 0121 2.4 0201 0.9 0207 3.7 0332 4.0 73 16 27 1 113 16 122 0706 17.5 533 Sun 0730 14.7 448 Mon 0819 16.2 494 Wed 0806 14.0 427 Thu 0949 13.3 405 1315 0.0 1346 2.9 1437 1.3 1441 3.5 107 1612 3.7 113 0 88 40 1927 16.7 509 1943 13.6 415 2049 14.7 448 2034 12.8 390 2238 12.6 384

2 Fri

0117 2.1 0736 14.7 1342 3.1 1945 13.7

64 17 448 Sat 94 418

0135 -0.1 0755 17.0 1409 0.6 2018 15.8

0200 3.1 -3 2 518 Mon 0804 14.3 1430 3.4 18 2022 13.0 482

2.3 94 17 0257 436 Tue 0913 15.0 1537 2.4 104 2151 13.6 396

0301 4.4 70 2 457 Thu 0857 13.4 1540 3.9 73 2137 12.3 415

134 17 408 Fri 119 375

0441 4.7 1109 12.6 1721 4.2 2358 12.5

143 384 128 381

3 Sat

0158 2.8 0811 14.3 1427 3.6 2023 13.1

0.9 85 18 0228 436 Sun 0846 16.3 1506 1.4 110 2114 14.8 399

0244 3.8 27 3 497 Tue 0844 13.8 1520 3.8 43 2109 12.4 451

3.4 116 18 0358 421 Wed 1019 13.9 1642 3.2 116 2306 12.8 378

104 3 424 Fri 98 390

0407 4.7 1008 13.0 1648 4.0 2301 12.3

143 18 396 Sat 122 375

0553 4.9 1226 12.6 1829 4.1

149 384 125

0242 3.5 4 Sun 0850 13.9 1515 3.9 2107 12.5

2.0 107 19 0324 424 Mon 0942 15.3 1606 2.1 119 2218 13.8 381

0336 4.4 61 4 466 Wed 0936 13.3 1617 4.1 64 2213 12.0 421

4.3 134 19 0505 405 Thu 1135 13.2 1751 3.6 125 366

131 4 402 Sat 110

0521 4.6 1132 13.2 1801 3.5

140 19 0103 13.0 4.5 402 Sun 0700 1325 13.0 107 1928 3.7

396 137 396 113

0330 4.1 5 Mon 0935 13.5 1607 4.1 2201 12.1

2.9 125 20 0424 411 Tue 1047 14.6 1709 2.7 125 2330 13.3 369

0437 4.8 88 5 445 Thu 1043 13.1 1721 4.0 82 2332 12.1 405

146 20 399 Fri 122 369

0024 12.7 0617 4.5 1247 13.2 1859 3.5

0020 13.1 387 5 3.8 137 Sun 0635 1245 14.0 402 1909 2.6 107

399 20 0152 13.6 3.8 116 Mon 0755 1410 13.6 427 2017 3.0 79

415 116 415 91

6 0421 4.5 Tue 1030 13.3 1702 4.1 2307 12.0

137 21 0529 3.7 405 Wed 1157 14.1 1815 3.0 125 366

113 6 430 Fri 91

0546 4.7 1157 13.4 1830 3.5

143 21 408 Sat 107

0128 13.0 0725 4.3 1346 13.5 1958 3.1

396 6 0123 14.4 2.5 131 Mon 0741 1345 15.2 411 2008 1.2 94

439 21 0231 14.3 2.9 76 Tue 0839 1449 14.2 463 2057 2.3 37

436 88 433 70

0519 4.7 7 Wed 1131 13.4 1802 3.9

143 22 0041 13.2 4.0 408 Thu 0636 1302 14.1 119 1921 2.8

402 7 122 Sat 430 85

0044 12.9 0658 4.0 1303 14.2 1935 2.5

393 22 0219 13.6 3.6 122 Sun 0821 1434 13.9 433 2046 2.4 76

0217 15.8 415 7 1.0 110 Tue 0837 1439 16.4 424 2100 -0.1 73

482 22 0306 14.9 2.1 30 Wed 0917 1524 14.7 500 2133 1.7 -3

454 64 448 52

0013 12.3 8 4.5 Thu 0622 1232 13.8 1904 3.2

375 23 137 Fri 421 98

0143 13.4 0742 3.8 1358 14.2 2018 2.4

0144 14.0 408 8 2.8 116 Sun 0802 1402 15.2 433 2032 1.2 73

427 23 0302 14.2 2.9 85 Mon 0905 1515 14.4 463 2126 1.8 37

0307 17.0 433 8 88 Wed 0927 -0.5 1529 17.4 439 2147 -1.1 55

518 23 0339 15.4 1.4 -15 Thu 0952 1557 15.1 530 2207 1.3 -34

469 43 460 40

9 Fri

0113 13.0 0727 3.9 1327 14.5 2003 2.3

396 24 119 Sat 442 70

0236 13.9 0838 3.3 1448 14.5 2106 1.9

0238 15.2 424 9 1.4 101 Mon 0858 1456 16.2 442 2122 -0.1 58

463 24 0339 14.8 2.1 43 Tue 0944 1552 14.8 494 2201 1.2 -3

0355 18.0 451 9 64 Thu 1013 -1.5 1619 18.0 451 2232 -1.7 37

549 24 -46 Fri 549 -52

0411 15.8 1025 0.9 1631 15.3 2239 1.1

482 27 466 34

10 Sat

0206 13.9 0825 3.0 1420 15.3 2055 1.2

424 25 0323 14.3 2.8 91 Sun 0924 1533 14.7 466 2148 1.3 37

436 10 0329 16.4 0.1 85 Tue 0947 1548 17.1 448 2209 -1.1 40

500 25 0414 15.3 1.5 3 Wed 1019 1627 15.0 521 2235 0.9 -34

466 10 46 Fri 457 27

0443 18.5 1057 -2.0 1708 18.1 2315 -1.7

564 25 -61 Sat 552 -52

0443 15.9 1058 0.7 1703 15.3 2312 1.3

485 21 466 40

11 0258 14.9 1.9 Sun 0917 1512 16.1 2143 0.1

454 26 0405 14.8 2.2 58 Mon 1005 1615 14.9 491 2225 1.0 3

451 11 0419 17.4 67 Wed 1033 -0.9 1639 17.7 454 2253 -1.7 30

530 26 0447 15.6 1.2 -27 Thu 1052 1701 15.2 540 2307 0.8 -52

475 11 37 Sat 463 24

0530 18.5 1142 -1.8 1756 17.8 2359 -1.1

564 26 0515 15.9 0.8 -55 Sun 1131 1736 15.2 543 2345 1.6 -34

485 24 463 49

12 0349 15.9 0.8 Mon 1005 1604 16.7 2228 -0.8

485 27 0444 15.1 1.8 24 Tue 1042 1653 15.0 509 2300 0.8 -24

460 12 0508 18.1 55 Thu 1118 -1.4 1729 17.9 457 2338 -1.8 24

552 27 -43 Fri 546 -55

0519 15.7 1126 1.1 1734 15.1 2340 1.1

479 12 0617 18.1 34 Sun 1227 -1.1 1844 17.1 460 34

552 27 0548 15.7 1.2 -34 Mon 1205 1810 14.9 521

479 37 454

13 0440 16.7 0.0 Tue 1051 1656 17.2 2313 -1.2

509 28 0520 15.4 1.6 0 Wed 1118 1730 15.0 524 2335 0.9 -37

469 13 49 Fri 457 27

0556 18.3 1204 -1.4 1818 17.7

558 28 -43 Sat 540

0551 15.7 1159 1.3 1805 14.9

479 13 0045 -0.1 40 Mon 0704 17.1 1316 0.1 454 1932 16.0

2.2 -3 28 0020 521 Tue 0622 15.3 1242 1.8 3 1846 14.4 488

67 466 55 439

14 0530 17.3 Wed 1138 -0.4 1747 17.4 2358 -1.3

527 29 0554 15.5 1.7 -12 Thu 1153 1804 14.9 530 -40

472 14 52 454 Sat

0023 -1.3 0643 18.0 1252 -0.8 1906 17.0

1.5 -40 29 0013 0621 15.4 549 Sun 1233 1.7 -24 1837 14.5 518

1.3 46 14 0135 469 Tue 0752 15.9 1408 1.4 52 2024 14.7 442

2.9 40 29 0058 485 Wed 0659 14.8 1323 2.5 43 1926 13.9 448

88 451 76 424

15 0618 17.6 Thu 1225 -0.4 1837 17.2

536 30 -12 Fri 524

0009 1.2 0627 15.4 1229 1.9 1837 14.6

37 15 0110 -0.3 0730 17.3 469 0.1 58 Sun 1342 1956 16.0 445

2.2 -9 30 0047 527 Mon 0653 15.1 1310 2.2 3 1910 14.0 488

2.7 67 15 0230 460 Wed 0845 14.5 1507 2.7 67 2124 13.5 427

3.7 82 30 0143 442 Thu 0742 14.2 1413 3.2 82 2014 13.4 411

113 433 98 408

31 Sat

1.7 0044 0658 15.1 2.3 1307 1910 14.1

52 460 70 430

recopilado por: EACR-HM

3.0 31 0124 Tue 0726 14.5 2.9 1352 1947 13.4

91 442 88 408

Balboa, Pacific Ocean Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 October 1 Fri

November

December

Height Height Height Height Height Height Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm h m ft cm 0240 4.3 131 16 0411 4.9 149 1 0443 3.7 113 16 0533 4.7 143 1 0525 2.5 4.3 131 76 16 0535 0836 13.6 415 Sat 1031 12.4 378 Mon 1052 13.6 415 Tue 1156 12.2 372 Wed 1141 14.0 427 Thu 1151 11.8 360 1514 3.7 113 1643 4.5 137 1709 3.2 1753 4.7 143 1746 2.8 1752 4.7 143 98 85 2117 12.9 393 2317 12.7 387 2331 14.5 442 0349 4.5 0948 13.1 1623 3.8 2238 13.0

5.1 137 17 0518 399 Sun 1148 12.3 1747 4.6 116 396

0551 3.0 155 2 375 Tue 1206 14.2 1815 2.7 140

91 17 0019 13.3 4.3 433 Wed 0630 1251 12.6 82 1848 4.4

0009 15.2 405 2 2.0 131 Thu 0630 1246 14.5 384 1850 2.5 134

463 17 61 Fri 442 76

0009 13.1 0632 3.9 1249 12.2 1851 4.5

399 119 372 137

0502 4.3 3 Sun 1113 13.3 1735 3.5 2357 13.8

131 18 0022 13.0 4.7 405 Mon 0622 1249 12.6 107 1846 4.3 421

0036 15.4 396 3 2.0 143 Wed 0655 1307 15.1 384 1917 2.0 131

469 18 0105 13.8 3.6 61 Thu 0722 1336 13.2 460 1939 3.9 61

421 3 110 Fri 402 119

0108 15.7 0731 1.3 1343 15.1 1950 2.0

479 18 40 Sat 460 61

0100 13.5 0728 3.2 1338 12.8 1947 4.0

411 98 390 122

0614 3.4 4 Mon 1227 14.1 1843 2.6

104 19 0112 13.6 4.1 430 Tue 0718 1336 13.2 79 1937 3.8

0131 16.3 415 4 0.9 125 Thu 0753 1401 16.0 402 2013 1.1 116

497 19 27 Fri 488 34

0146 14.4 0809 2.8 1416 13.8 2025 3.3

439 4 85 Sat 421 101

0201 16.2 0827 0.6 1436 15.6 2045 1.5

494 19 0147 14.1 2.3 18 Sun 0819 1424 13.5 475 2038 3.2 46

430 70 411 98

0101 15.0 5 2.2 Tue 0719 1327 15.3 1943 1.5

457 20 0152 14.2 3.2 67 Wed 0805 1416 13.8 466 2021 3.1 46

433 5 98 Fri 421 94

0221 17.1 0845 -0.1 1452 16.7 2103 0.4

521 20 -3 Sat 509 12

0224 14.9 0851 2.0 1454 14.3 2107 2.7

0252 16.5 454 5 0.0 61 Sun 0916 1527 16.0 436 2134 1.1 82

503 20 0231 14.7 1.4 0 Mon 0905 1508 14.3 488 2124 2.4 34

448 43 436 73

0154 16.3 6 0.7 Wed 0816 1420 16.4 2037 0.4

497 21 0228 14.8 2.3 21 Thu 0845 1451 14.4 500 2101 2.5 12

451 6 70 Sat 439 76

0309 17.6 0933 -0.9 1541 17.1 2150 0.0

536 21 0301 15.4 1.2 -27 Sun 0930 1533 14.8 521 2147 2.2 0

0341 16.6 469 6 37 Mon 1002 -0.4 1616 16.1 451 2219 0.9 67

506 21 0316 15.3 0.5 -12 Tue 0947 1553 15.0 491 2207 1.6 27

466 15 457 49

0243 17.4 7 Thu 0906 -0.6 1510 17.3 2125 -0.6

530 22 -18 Fri 527 -18

0302 15.4 0922 1.6 1526 14.9 2137 2.0

0357 17.8 469 7 49 Sun 1017 -1.2 1629 17.2 454 2235 0.0 61

543 22 0340 15.8 0.7 -37 Mon 1009 1613 15.2 524 2226 1.8 0

0429 16.5 482 7 21 Tue 1044 -0.4 1704 16.2 463 2302 1.0 55

503 22 0402 15.8 -12 Wed 1028 -0.1 1638 15.6 494 2249 0.9 30

482 -3 475 27

8 Fri

0331 18.1 0952 -1.5 1559 17.8 2210 -1.0

552 23 -46 Sat 543 -30

0335 15.8 0957 1.0 1601 15.2 2212 1.7

0444 17.6 482 8 30 Mon 1101 -1.0 1718 16.9 463 2318 0.5 52

536 23 0420 16.0 0.4 -30 Tue 1046 1654 15.5 515 2305 1.7 15

0515 16.1 488 8 12 Wed 1126 -0.1 1749 16.0 472 2345 1.4 52

491 23 0449 16.1 -3 Thu 1109 -0.5 1723 16.1 488 2332 0.6 43

491 -15 491 18

9 Sat

0418 18.4 1036 -1.8 1647 17.9 2254 -1.0

561 24 0409 16.0 0.7 -55 Sun 1032 1636 15.4 546 2247 1.6 -30

0532 17.0 488 9 21 Tue 1144 -0.4 1805 16.4 469 49

518 24 0503 16.0 0.3 -12 Wed 1125 1737 15.6 500 2345 1.7

0600 15.6 488 9 0.5 9 Thu 1206 1832 15.6 475 52

475 24 15 Fri 475

0537 16.3 1152 -0.6 1809 16.4

497 -18 500

10 0506 18.3 Sun 1120 -1.6 1735 17.5 2337 -0.4

558 25 0445 16.1 0.6 -49 Mon 1107 1712 15.4 533 2322 1.8 -12

1.2 491 10 0002 18 Wed 0618 16.2 1227 0.6 469 1852 15.8 55

37 25 0547 15.9 0.6 494 Thu 1206 1821 15.7 18 482

485 10 18 Fri 479

0027 1.9 0642 15.0 1248 1.2 1913 15.1

58 25 457 Sat 37 460

0017 0.5 0624 16.2 1236 -0.4 1855 16.5

15 494 -12 503

11 0553 17.7 Mon 1204 -0.8 1823 16.8

540 26 0521 15.9 0.9 -24 Tue 1143 1750 15.2 512

2.2 485 11 0048 27 Thu 0704 15.2 1314 1.7 463 1938 15.0

67 26 463 Fri 52 457

0029 1.9 0634 15.6 1251 1.0 1907 15.5

58 11 475 Sat 30 472

0112 2.6 0724 14.2 1332 2.1 1954 14.6

0.6 79 26 0105 433 Sun 0713 15.9 1324 0.2 64 1942 16.2 445

18 485 6 494

0.6 12 0022 Tue 0639 16.7 1250 0.3 1911 15.9

2.2 18 27 0000 509 Wed 0600 15.6 1221 1.3 9 1830 15.0 485

67 12 475 Fri 40 457

0138 3.2 0751 14.2 1404 2.8 2026 14.1

98 27 433 Sat 85 430

0119 2.3 0723 15.2 1341 1.6 1956 15.3

3.3 70 12 0159 463 Sun 0805 13.4 1418 3.0 49 2035 13.9 466

1.0 101 27 0157 408 Mon 0803 15.3 1416 0.9 91 2032 15.8 424

30 466 27 482

1.9 13 0110 Wed 0727 15.5 1340 1.7 2001 14.7

2.7 58 28 0041 472 Thu 0642 15.2 1305 1.9 52 1914 14.6 448

82 13 463 Sat 58 445

0233 4.1 0842 13.2 1459 3.7 2120 13.4

2.6 125 28 0215 402 Sun 0816 14.7 1437 2.1 113 2051 15.0 408

3.8 79 13 0249 448 Mon 0850 12.7 1507 3.7 64 2121 13.4 457

1.4 116 28 0254 387 Tue 0859 14.5 1513 1.7 113 2128 15.2 408

43 442 52 463

3.2 14 0204 Thu 0818 14.2 1436 2.9 2056 13.7

98 29 433 Fri 88 418

0129 3.3 0730 14.6 1355 2.6 2005 14.2

4.6 101 14 0332 445 Sun 0941 12.4 1556 4.4 79 2220 13.0 433

2.8 140 29 0316 0918 14.1 378 2.6 134 Mon 1538 2154 14.8 396

4.2 85 14 0342 430 Tue 0943 12.0 1559 4.3 79 2214 13.0 451

1.8 128 29 0355 366 Wed 1002 13.8 1614 2.3 131 2232 14.7 396

55 421 70 448

0304 4.3 0917 13.1 1538 3.9 2203 12.9

131 30 399 Sat 119 393

0227 3.7 0825 14.0 1455 3.1 2105 13.9

4.9 113 15 0433 1050 12.0 427 4.7 94 Mon 1655 2323 13.0 424

2.8 149 30 0420 366 Tue 1028 13.9 1641 2.8 143 2303 14.8 396

4.4 85 15 0438 424 Wed 1046 11.7 1654 4.7 85 2312 12.9 451

2.1 134 30 0458 357 Thu 1114 13.4 1718 2.8 143 2342 14.5 393

64 408 85 442

2.1 0604 1225 13.4 3.0 1825

64 408 91

2 Sat

'

15 Fri

3.9 31 0334 Sun 0934 13.6 3.4 1601 2217 13.9 recopilado por: EACR-HM

119 415 104 424

31 Fri

Cristobal, Caribbean Sea Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 January

February

March

Hour h m 1221 2041

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.4 43 16 1259 -0.3 -9 Sat 2148

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.0 0257 30 1 -0.1 -3 Mon 0757 1407 2107

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.5 15 16 0351 0.2 6 Tue 0900 1430 0.8 24 -0.2 2112 -6

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.4 0104 12 1 0.3 9 Mon 0656 1259 0.5 15 0.1 1925 3

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.6 18 16 0123 0.0 0 Tue 0817 1359 0.6 18 -0.1 1859 -3

Height ft cm 0.5 15 0.1 3 0.3 9 0.2 6

0312 0512 1316 2118

0.2 0.1 1.3 -0.3

6 17 1339 3 Sun 2208 40 -9

0.9 -0.1

0350 27 2 -3 Tue 0940 1517 2146

0.7 0.1 0.7 -0.2

21 17 0405 3 Wed 1029 1533 21 2122 -6

0.6 0.2 0.4 0.1

0205 18 2 6 Tue 0834 1419 12 2011 3

0.8 0.0 0.5 -0.1

24 17 0158 0 Wed 0935 1531 15 1912 -3

0.6 0.0 0.3 0.2

18 0 9 6

0358 3 Sun 0713 1414 2154

0.4 0.3 1.2 -0.3

12 18 1421 9 Mon 2221 37 -9

0.7 -0.1

0439 21 3 -3 Wed 1107 1627 2225

0.9 0.0 0.5 -0.2

27 18 0426 0 Thu 1132 1632 15 2135 -6

0.7 0.1 0.3 0.1

0301 21 3 3 Wed 0958 1538 9 2058 3

0.9 -0.1 0.4 -0.1

27 18 0234 -3 Thu 1031 1643 12 1931 -3

0.7 -0.1 0.2 0.1

21 -3 6 3

0441 4 Mon 0908 1514 2229

0.6 0.3 1.0 -0.3

18 19 0547 9 Tue 0951 1508 30 2232 -9

0.5 0.4 0.6 0.0

0526 15 4 12 Thu 1220 1735 18 2304 0

1.1 -0.1 0.4 -0.2

34 19 -3 Fri 12 -6

0453 1221 1721 2155

0.8 0.0 0.2 0.0

0354 24 4 0 Thu 1107 1649 6 2145 0

1.0 -0.2 0.3 0.0

30 19 -6 Fri 9 0

0312 1116 1729 2004

0.8 -0.2 0.2 0.1

24 -6 6 3

0523 5 Tue 1050 1616 2303

0.8 0.3 0.8 -0.3

24 20 0546 9 Wed 1126 1558 24 2241 -9

0.6 0.3 0.5 0.0

18 5 9 Fri 15 0

0612 1325 1838 2342

1.2 -0.2 0.3 -0.1

37 20 -6 Sat 9 -3

0525 1305 1802 2223

1.0 -0.1 0.2 0.0

30 5 -3 Fri 6 0

0445 1206 1751 2231

1.1 -0.3 0.3 0.0

34 20 -9 Sat 9 0

0352 1155 1757 2049

0.9 -0.2 0.2 0.1

27 -6 6 3

0605 6 Wed 1218 1721 2337

1.0 0.2 0.6 -0.2

30 21 0559 6 Thu 1236 1650 18 2253 -6

0.8 0.2 0.4 0.0

24 6 6 Sat 12 0

0657 1423 1937

1.2 -0.2 0.2

37 21 0601 -6 Sun 1347 1840 6 2258

1.1 -0.2 0.1 -0.1

34 6 -6 Sat 3 -3

0533 1259 1845 2315

1.1 -0.3 0.3 0.0

34 21 0434 -9 Sun 1232 1821 9 2141 0

1.0 -0.3 0.1 0.0

30 -9 3 0

0647 7 Thu 1336 1826

1.2 0.1 0.4

37 22 3 Fri 12

0619 1334 1741 2309

0.9 0.1 0.3 0.0

0018 27 7 3 Sun 0742 1519 9 2032 0

-0.1 1.2 -0.2 0.2

-3 22 0641 37 Mon 1428 1919 -6 2340 6

1.2 -0.2 0.1 -0.1

0620 37 7 -6 Sun 1349 1933 3 2357 -3

1.1 -0.3 0.3 0.0

34 22 0518 -9 Mon 1307 1848 9 2236 0

1.1 -0.3 0.2 0.0

34 -9 6 0

8 Fri

0009 0729 1446 1932

-0.2 1.3 0.0 0.3

-6 23 40 Sat 0 9

0647 1425 1830 2330

1.1 0.0 0.2 -0.1

0052 34 8 0 Mon 0825 1614 6 2126 -3

-0.1 1.2 -0.2 0.1

-3 23 0723 37 Tue 1509 2002 -6 3

1.2 -0.2 0.1

0705 37 8 -6 Mon 1436 2018 3

1.1 -0.3 0.2

34 23 0603 -9 Tue 1343 1921 6 2334

1.1 -0.3 0.2 0.0

34 -9 6 0

9 Sat

0041 0812 1552 2039

-0.1 1.3 -0.1 0.2

-3 24 0720 40 Sun 1513 1919 -3 2359 6

1.2 0.0 0.1 -0.1

0122 37 9 0 Tue 0908 1710 3 2223 -3

0.0 1.2 -0.2 0.1

0 24 0028 37 Wed 0808 1550 -6 2052 3

-0.1 1.2 -0.2 0.1

0036 -3 9 37 Tue 0748 1521 -6 2100 3

0.0 1.1 -0.2 0.2

0 24 0649 34 Wed 1418 2001 -6 6

1.1 -0.3 0.3

34 -9 9

10 0109 Sun 0855 1655 2149

-0.1 1.4 -0.2 0.1

-3 25 0758 43 Mon 1601 2010 -6 3

1.3 -0.1 0.1

40 10 0146 -3 Wed 0949 1804 3 2330

0.0 1.1 -0.2 0.1

0 25 0123 34 Thu 0856 1632 -6 2149 3

-0.1 1.2 -0.2 0.2

-3 10 0114 37 Wed 0829 1605 -6 2144 6

0.0 1.0 -0.2 0.2

0 25 0036 30 Thu 0737 1453 -6 2046 6

0.0 1.1 -0.3 0.4

0 34 -9 12

11 0133 Mon 0937 1757 2311

0.0 1.3 -0.2 0.1

0 26 0033 40 Tue 0840 1649 -6 2106 3

-0.1 1.4 -0.2 0.0

-3 11 0204 43 Thu 1029 1856 -6 0

0.0 1.0 -0.1

0 26 30 Fri -3

0226 0948 1714 2252

-0.1 1.1 -0.2 0.3

-3 11 0152 34 Thu 0909 1646 -6 2229 9

0.1 0.9 -0.1 0.2

3 26 27 Fri -3 6

0145 0828 1529 2137

0.0 0.9 -0.2 0.5

0 27 -6 15

12 0145 Tue 1020 1858

0.0 1.3 -0.2

0 27 0115 40 Wed 0925 1736 -6 2212

-0.2 1.4 -0.2 0.0

-6 12 43 Fri -6 0

1109 1942

0.9 -0.1

27 27 -3 Sat

0342 1044 1757 2359

0.0 1.0 -0.2 0.4

0 12 30 Fri -6 12

0236 0949 1723 2316

0.1 0.8 0.0 0.3

3 27 24 Sat 0 9

0303 0924 1607 2231

0.0 0.8 -0.2 0.6

0 24 -6 18

13 1101 Wed 1954

1.2 -0.2

37 28 0204 -6 Thu 1013 1821 2326

-0.1 1.4 -0.2 0.1

-3 13 43 Sat -6 3

1150 2018

0.8 -0.1

24 28 0514 -3 Sun 1147 1840

0.0 0.8 -0.2

0 13 24 Sat -6

0331 1032 1756

0.2 0.7 0.0

6 28 0431 21 Sun 1029 1645 0 2327

0.0 0.6 -0.1 0.8

0 18 -3 24

14 1141 Thu 2042

1.2 -0.2

37 29 -6 Fri

0305 1105 1904

0.0 1.3 -0.3

0 14 1235 40 Sun 2043 -9

0.7 0.0

21 0

14 0003 Sun 0451 1124 1823

0.3 0.2 0.5 0.1

9 29 0606 1146 6 15 Mon 1727 3

-0.1 0.4 -0.1

-3 12 -3

1220 2120

1.1 -0.2

34 30 -6 Sat

0045 0425 1201 1946

0.2 0.1 1.2 -0.3

6 15 0346 0649 3 37 Mon 1328 2101 -9

0.3 0.2 0.6 0.0

9 6 18 0

0045 15 0634 Mon 1232 1844

0.4 0.2 0.4 0.1

12 30 0024 6 Tue 0737 1317 12 1812 3

0.9 -0.1 0.3 0.0

27 -3 9 0

31 0156 Sun 0606 1301 2027

0.3 0.1 1.0 -0.3

9 3 30 -9

31 0121 Wed 0856 1450

1.0 -0.3 0.3

30 -9 9 3

1 Fri

2 Sat

'

15 Fri

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1903

0.1

Cristobal, Caribbean Sea Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 April Hour h m 0217 1 Thu 1000 1610 1959

June

May

Height ft cm 1.1 34 16 -0.3 -9 Fri 0.3 9 0.1 3

Hour h m 0130 1013

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.0 0230 30 1 -0.3 -9 Sat 1040

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.2 37 16 0138 -0.5 -15 Sun 1020

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.2 0319 37 1 -0.4 -12 Tue 1127 1902 2123

Height Hour ft cm h m 1.0 30 16 0254 -0.4 -12 Wed 1043 0.4 1737 12 0.3 2141 9

Height ft cm 1.1 34 -0.4 -12 0.5 15 0.3 9

2 Fri

0310 1056 1713 2057

1.1 -0.4 0.3 0.1

34 17 -12 Sat 9 3

0217 1050

1.0 -0.4

0319 30 2 -12 Sun 1122 1822 2058

1.1 -0.4 0.3 0.2

34 17 0228 -12 Mon 1052 9 6

1.2 -0.5

0359 37 2 -15 Wed 1152 1912 2253

0.9 -0.3 0.5 0.4

27 17 0350 -9 Thu 1112 1810 15 2322 12

0.9 -0.4 0.7 0.3

27 -12 21 9

3 Sat

0402 1145 1804 2152

1.1 -0.4 0.3 0.1

34 18 0304 -12 Sun 1125 9 3

1.1 -0.4

0405 34 3 -12 Mon 1159 1854 2204

1.0 -0.4 0.4 0.3

30 18 0318 -12 Tue 1122 1815 12 2112 9

1.2 -0.5 0.3 0.2

0437 37 3 -15 Thu 1212 1927 9 6

0.8 -0.3 0.6

24 18 -9 Fri 18

0447 1142 1847

0.8 -0.4 0.9

24 -12 27

0451 4 Sun 1229 1848 2244

1.1 -0.4 0.3 0.1

34 19 0352 -12 Mon 1158 1829 9 2112 3

1.1 -0.4 0.2 0.1

0448 34 4 -12 Tue 1231 1923 6 2307 3

1.0 -0.4 0.4 0.3

30 19 0409 -12 Wed 1151 1838 12 2248 9

1.1 -0.5 0.5 0.3

34 4 -15 Fri 15 9

0014 0516 1229 1945

0.4 0.6 -0.2 0.7

12 19 18 Sat -6 21

0052 0548 1212 1926

0.2 0.6 -0.3 1.1

6 18 -9 34

0537 5 Mon 1311 1927 2333

1.0 -0.4 0.3 0.1

30 20 0440 -12 Tue 1229 1850 9 2230 3

1.1 -0.4 0.3 0.1

0528 34 5 -12 Wed 1300 1950 9 3

0.9 -0.3 0.5

27 20 0500 -9 Thu 1220 1910 15

0.9 -0.4 0.7

27 5 -12 Sat 21

0131 0557 1243 2006

0.3 0.5 -0.2 0.8

9 20 0214 15 Sun 0652 1242 -6 2007 24

0.0 0.4 -0.3 1.2

0 12 -9 37

0620 6 Tue 1348 2004

1.0 -0.3 0.3

30 21 0528 -9 Wed 1300 1921 9 2346

1.1 -0.4 0.4 0.1

0011 34 6 -12 Thu 0607 1324 12 2017 3

0.3 0.8 -0.2 0.5

9 21 24 Fri -6 15

0018 0554 1249 1947

0.2 0.8 -0.4 0.8

0246 6 6 24 Sun 0643 1255 -12 2031 24

0.2 0.3 -0.1 0.9

6 21 0329 9 Mon 0801 1311 -3 2050 27

-0.1 0.2 -0.2 1.3

-3 6 -6 40

0021 7 Wed 0700 1422 2039

0.1 0.9 -0.2 0.4

3 22 0617 27 Thu 1331 1958 -6 12

1.0 -0.4 0.5

30 7 -12 Fri 15

0117 0645 1344 2043

0.3 0.6 -0.2 0.6

9 22 18 Sat -6 18

0145 0651 1317 2027

0.1 0.6 -0.3 1.0

0358 3 7 18 Mon 0735 1305 -9 2058 30

0.1 0.2 -0.1 1.0

3 22 0440 6 Tue 0917 1337 -3 2134 30

-0.2 0.1 -0.1 1.4

-6 3 -3 43

0111 8 Thu 0740 1453 2114

0.1 0.8 -0.2 0.4

3 23 24 Fri -6 12

0104 0708 1402 2040

0.1 0.8 -0.3 0.7

3 8 24 Sat -9 21

0228 0726 1400 2110

0.2 0.5 -0.1 0.7

6 23 0310 15 Sun 0754 1345 -3 2109 21

0.0 0.4 -0.2 1.1

0506 0 8 12 Tue 0839 1312 -6 2130 34

0.0 0.1 -0.1 1.1

0 23 0547 3 Wed 1044 1359 -3 2219 34

-0.3 0.0 -0.1 1.4

-9 0 -3 43

9 Fri

0206 0819 1519 2147

0.2 0.7 -0.1 0.5

6 24 21 Sat -3 15

0226 0804 1433 2125

0.1 0.6 -0.2 0.8

0345 3 9 18 Sun 0813 1411 -6 2138 24

0.2 0.3 0.0 0.8

6 24 0432 9 Mon 0908 1412 0 2154 24

-0.1 0.2 -0.2 1.2

0609 -3 9 6 Wed 1002 1314 -6 2206 37

-0.1 0.0 -0.1 1.2

-3 24 0650 0 Thu 2305 -3 37

-0.3 1.3

-9 40

10 Sat

0311 0902 1540 2221

0.2 0.5 0.0 0.5

6 25 0353 15 Sun 0908 1504 0 2212 15

0.0 0.4 -0.2 1.0

0 10 0506 12 Mon 0914 1416 -6 2208 30

0.1 0.2 0.0 0.9

3 25 0550 6 Tue 1039 1437 0 2240 27

-0.2 0.1 -0.1 1.3

-6 10 0704 3 Thu 2247 -3 40

-0.2 1.3

-6 25 40 Fri

0748 2351

-0.3 1.3

-9 40

11 0429 Sun 0953 1555 2254

0.2 0.4 0.1 0.6

6 26 0522 12 Mon 1027 1536 3 2302 18

-0.1 0.3 -0.1 1.1

-3 11 0624 9 Tue 1045 1409 -3 2242 34

0.0 0.1 0.0 1.0

0 26 0700 3 Wed 1234 1452 0 2328 30

-0.3 0.0 -0.1 1.3

-9 11 0 Fri -3 40

0752 2331

-0.3 1.3

-9 26 40 Sat

0840

-0.3

-9

12 0559 Mon 1105 1603 2329

0.1 0.3 0.1 0.7

3 27 0646 9 Tue 1204 1609 3 2353 21

-0.2 0.2 0.0 1.2

-6 12 0731 6 Wed 2320 0 37

-0.1 1.1

-3 27 0801 34 Thu

-0.4

-12

0833

-0.4

-12

27 0035 Sun 0925

1.2 -0.3

37 -9

13 0727 Tue 1300 1554

0.0 0.2 0.1

0 28 0759 6 Wed 1357 1644 3

-0.3 0.1 0.0

-9 13 0824 3 Thu 0

-0.2

-6

28 Fri

0016 0855

1.3 -0.4

40 13 0019 -12 Sun 0909

1.3 -0.4

40 28 0118 -12 Mon 1001

1.1 -0.3

34 -9

14 0006 Wed 0837

0.8 -0.1

24 29 0045 -3 Thu 0901

1.2 -0.4

37 14 -12 Fri

0003 0908

1.1 -0.3

34 29 -9 Sat

0105 0942

1.2 -0.4

37 14 0109 -12 Mon 0942

1.3 -0.4

40 29 0159 -12 Tue 1029

1.0 -0.3

30 -9

15 0047 Thu 0930

0.9 -0.2

27 30 -6 Fri

0138 0954

1.2 -0.4

37 15 -12 Sat

0049 0946

1.2 -0.4

37 30 0152 -12 Sun 1023

1.2 -0.4

37 15 0201 -12 Tue 1013 1715 1943

1.2 -0.4 0.3 0.2

37 30 0240 -12 Wed 1052 1837 9 2117 6

0.9 -0.2 0.5 0.4

27 -6 15 12

31 0237 Mon 1058

1.1 -0.4

34 -12

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Cristobal, Caribbean Sea Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 July Hour h m 0320 1 Thu 1109 1835 2304

August

September

Height ft cm 0.7 21 16 -0.2 -6 Fri 0.6 18 0.4 12

Hour h m 0347 1033 1732 2347

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.7 0027 21 1 -0.3 -9 Sun 0455 0.9 1042 27 0.1 1805 3

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.2 6 16 0053 0.4 12 Mon 0617 0.0 1115 0 0.9 1826 27

Height Hour ft cm h m -0.2 0127 -6 1 0.4 12 Wed 0638 0.0 1038 0 1.3 1818 40

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.0 0 16 0207 0.3 9 Thu 0801 0.1 1224 3 1.2 1924 37

Height ft cm -0.2 -6 0.4 12 0.2 6 1.2 37

2 Fri

0402 1123 1844

0.6 -0.2 0.7

18 17 -6 Sat 21

0453 1107 1815

0.6 -0.3 1.1

0120 18 2 -9 Mon 0544 1058 34 1832

0.1 0.3 0.0 1.0

3 17 0151 9 Tue 0715 1156 0 1913 30

-0.2 0.3 0.0 1.3

0205 -6 2 9 Thu 0710 1119 0 1859 40

-0.1 0.3 0.1 1.3

-3 17 9 Fri 3 40

0252 0846 1309 2008

-0.1 0.4 0.2 1.1

-3 12 6 34

3 Sat

0027 0447 1136 1900

0.3 0.5 -0.1 0.8

9 18 0104 15 Sun 0600 1141 -3 1858 24

0.0 0.4 -0.2 1.3

0207 0 3 12 Tue 0629 1118 -6 1903 40

0.1 0.2 0.0 1.1

3 18 0246 6 Wed 0810 1236 0 1959 34

-0.2 0.3 0.0 1.3

-6 3 9 Fri 0 40

0242 0746 1207 1942

-0.1 0.3 0.0 1.3

-3 18 9 Sat 0 40

0335 0929 1356 2051

-0.1 0.5 0.2 1.0

-3 15 6 30

0137 4 Sun 0535 1149 1922

0.2 0.4 -0.1 0.9

6 19 0213 12 Mon 0706 1216 -3 1943 27

-0.1 0.3 -0.2 1.3

0253 -3 4 9 Wed 0712 1144 -6 1939 40

0.0 0.2 0.0 1.2

0 19 0340 6 Thu 0903 1313 0 2045 37

-0.2 0.3 0.0 1.3

-6 4 9 Sat 0 40

0320 0829 1301 2027

-0.1 0.3 0.0 1.3

-3 19 0414 9 Sun 1014 1447 0 2134 40

0.0 0.5 0.3 0.9

0 15 9 27

0239 5 Mon 0625 1202 1948

0.1 0.3 -0.1 1.1

3 20 0317 9 Tue 0811 1249 -3 2027 34

-0.2 0.2 -0.1 1.4

0338 -6 5 6 Thu 0755 1217 -3 2019 43

-0.1 0.1 -0.1 1.3

-3 20 3 Fri -3 40

0433 0956 1348 2129

-0.1 0.2 0.1 1.2

0357 -3 5 6 Sun 0919 1403 3 2117 37

-0.1 0.4 0.1 1.2

-3 20 0450 12 Mon 1058 1551 3 2220 37

0.1 0.5 0.3 0.8

3 15 9 24

6 0336 Tue 0718 1218 2019

0.0 0.2 -0.1 1.2

0 21 0418 6 Wed 0916 1320 -3 2112 37

-0.2 0.1 -0.1 1.4

-6 6 3 Fri -3 43

0423 0843 1256 2101

-0.1 0.1 -0.1 1.3

-3 21 3 Sat -3 40

0526 1055 1421 2212

-0.1 0.2 0.1 1.1

-3 6 0435 6 Mon 1016 1518 3 2211 34

0.0 0.5 0.1 1.0

0 21 0521 15 Tue 1141 1713 3 2316 30

0.2 0.6 0.3 0.6

6 18 9 18

0431 7 Wed 0813 1236 2054

0.0 0.1 -0.1 1.3

0 22 0519 3 Thu 1026 1347 -3 2157 40

-0.2 0.1 0.0 1.3

-6 7 3 Sat 0 40

0507 0939 1343 2147

-0.1 0.1 -0.1 1.3

-3 22 0617 3 Sun 1203 1456 -3 2255 40

0.0 0.3 0.2 1.0

0515 0 7 9 Tue 1118 1648 6 2313 30

0.0 0.6 0.2 0.9

0 22 0546 18 Wed 1221 1851 6 27

0.3 0.6 0.3

9 18 9

0524 8 Thu 0913 1259 2134

-0.1 0.0 -0.1 1.3

-3 23 0 Fri -3 40

0619 1149 1403 2241

-0.2 0.1 0.0 1.2

0550 -6 8 3 Sun 1045 1441 0 2236 37

-0.1 0.1 0.0 1.3

-3 23 0703 3 Mon 1318 1544 0 2340 40

0.0 0.3 0.2 0.9

0556 0 8 9 Wed 1221 1827 6 27

0.0 0.8 0.1

0 23 0033 24 Thu 0605 1258 3 2024

0.5 0.3 0.7 0.2

15 9 21 6

9 Fri

0614 1024 1327 2217

-0.2 -0.1 -0.2 1.4

-6 24 -3 Sat -6 43

0717 2325

-0.2 1.2

0631 -6 9 37 Mon 1159 1557 2330

-0.1 0.2 0.1 1.2

-3 24 0742 6 Tue 1418 1715 3 37

0.1 0.4 0.3

0026 3 9 12 Thu 0640 1322 9 2005

0.7 0.0 0.9 0.1

21 24 0 Fri 27 3

0215 0616 1334 2133

0.4 0.3 0.8 0.2

12 9 24 6

10 Sat

0659 1150 1403 2303

-0.2 -0.1 -0.2 1.4

-6 25 0808 -3 Sun -6 43

-0.2

-6

10 0711 Tue 1310 1734

-0.1 0.4 0.2

-3 25 0030 12 Wed 0812 1453 6 1919

0.7 0.1 0.5 0.4

21 10 3 Fri 15 12

0149 0726 1420 2129

0.6 0.1 1.1 0.0

18 25 3 Sat 34 0

0405 0621 1411 2224

0.4 0.3 0.9 0.1

12 9 27 3

11 0740 Sun 2353

-0.3 1.3

-9 26 0007 40 Mon 0851

1.0 -0.2

30 11 0030 -6 Wed 0750 1413 1924

1.0 -0.1 0.6 0.2

30 26 0129 -3 Thu 0834 1517 18 2108 6

0.6 0.2 0.6 0.3

18 11 6 Sat 18 9

0312 0816 1516 2238

0.5 0.1 1.2 -0.1

15 26 1449 3 Sun 2305 37 -3

1.0 0.0

30 0

12 0817 Mon

-0.3

-9

27 0049 Tue 0924

0.9 -0.1

27 12 0137 -3 Thu 0830 1510 2108

0.8 -0.1 0.8 0.1

24 27 -3 Fri 24 3

0238 0850 1540 2226

0.5 0.2 0.7 0.2

15 12 0427 6 Sun 0908 1609 21 2337 6

0.5 0.1 1.3 -0.2

15 27 1528 3 Mon 2342 40 -6

1.1 -0.1

34 -3

13 0046 Tue 0852 1525 1829

1.2 -0.3 0.3 0.2

37 28 0132 -9 Wed 0947 1728 9 1953 6

0.8 -0.1 0.4 0.3

24 13 -3 Fri 12 9

0249 0910 1601 2237

0.7 -0.1 1.0 0.0

21 28 -3 Sat 30 0

0346 0903 1605 2323

0.4 0.2 0.8 0.2

12 13 0531 6 Mon 0959 1701 24 6

0.5 0.1 1.3

15 28 1609 3 Tue 40

1.2

37

14 0143 Wed 0925 1608 2030

1.1 -0.3 0.5 0.3

34 29 0218 -9 Thu 1005 1719 15 2158 9

0.7 0.0 0.5 0.4

21 14 0 15 Sat 12

0403 0952 1651 2350

0.6 -0.1 1.1 -0.1

18 29 0444 0918 -3 34 Sun 1633 -3

0.4 0.2 0.9

12 14 0031 6 Tue 0626 1050 27 1751

-0.2 0.4 0.2 1.3

-6 29 0015 12 Wed 0631 0905 6 1651 40

-0.1 0.3 0.2 1.2

-3 9 6 37

15 0243 Thu 0959 1650 2216

0.9 -0.3 0.7 0.2

27 30 -9 Fri 21 6

0309 1018 1727 2323

0.6 0.0 0.6 0.3

18 15 0513 1033 0 18 Sun 1739 9

0.5 -0.1 1.3

15 30 0008 -3 Mon 0531 0937 40 1705

0.1 0.3 0.2 1.0

3 15 0120 9 Wed 0716 1138 6 1838 30

-0.2 0.4 0.2 1.3

-6 30 0048 12 Thu 0646 1005 6 1734 40

-0.1 0.4 0.3 1.3

-3 12 9 40

31 Sat

0402 1029 1743

0.5 0.0 0.8

15 0 24

31 0049 Tue 0607 1004

0.0 0.3 0.2

0 9 6 34

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Cristobal, Caribbean Sea Times and Heights of High and Low Waters - year 2010 October

November

Hour h m 0119 0710 1106 1819

Height Hour ft cm h m -0.1 -3 16 0200 0.4 12 Sat 0829 0.2 1310 6 1.3 1922 40

0150 0743 1211 1905

-0.1 0.5 0.2 1.2

-3 17 0230 15 Sun 0904 1412 6 2004 37

0.0 0.7 0.4 0.8

0221 3 Sun 0822 1321 1954

-0.1 0.6 0.2 1.1

-3 18 0256 18 Mon 0938 1521 6 2048 34

0253 4 0908 Mon 1439 2049

-0.1 0.7 0.2 0.9

0326 5 Tue 0958 1606 2151

December

Height Hour ft cm h m -0.1 -3 16 0144 0.9 27 Tue 0902 0.3 1550 9 0.8 2002 24

Height Hour ft cm h m 0.1 0114 3 1 1.0 30 Wed 0840 0.3 1601 9 0.5 2028 15

Height Hour ft cm h m -0.1 -3 16 0055 1.3 40 Thu 0849 0.1 1656 3 0.4 2031 12

Height ft cm 0.0 0 1.1 34 0.1 3 0.2 6

0158 0 2 21 Tue 0856 1526 12 2030 24

-0.1 1.1 0.2 0.6

-3 17 0156 34 Wed 0929 1709 6 2104 18

0.1 1.0 0.3 0.4

0142 3 2 30 Thu 0924 1716 9 2151 12

-0.1 1.4 0.0 0.2

-3 17 43 Fri 0 6

0102 0919 1757 2147

0.1 1.2 0.0 0.1

3 37 0 3

0.1 0.8 0.4 0.7

0227 3 3 24 Wed 0941 1653 12 2144 21

0.0 1.2 0.1 0.4

0 18 0200 37 Thu 0959 1823 3 2235 12

0.2 1.1 0.1 0.2

6 3 34 Fri 3 6

0210 1010 1825 2331

0.0 1.5 -0.2 0.1

0 18 46 Sat -6 3

0103 0953 1853

0.0 1.3 -0.1

0 40 -3

-3 19 0316 21 Tue 1011 1641 6 2142 27

0.2 0.8 0.3 0.5

0258 6 4 24 Thu 1029 1815 9 2317 15

0.0 1.4 0.0 0.3

0 19 43 Fri 0 9

0149 1030 1926

0.1 1.2 0.0

3 4 37 Sat 0

0235 1058 1928

0.0 1.5 -0.2

0 19 1031 46 Sun 1942 -6

1.3 -0.1

40 -3

0.0 0.9 0.2 0.7

0 20 0329 27 Wed 1043 1809 6 2259 21

0.2 0.9 0.3 0.4

6 5 27 Fri 9 12

0330 1120 1928

0.1 1.4 -0.1

3 20 43 Sat -3

1105 2018

1.2 -0.1

1148 37 5 -3 Sun 2024

1.5 -0.3

46 20 1112 -9 Mon 2023

1.4 -0.2

43 -6

0402 6 Wed 1051 1739 2308

0.0 1.0 0.1 0.6

0 21 0332 30 Thu 1115 1931 3 18

0.3 0.9 0.2

9 6 27 Sat 6

0108 0404 1212 2031

0.3 0.2 1.5 -0.2

9 21 1145 6 Sun 2101 46 -6

1.3 -0.1

1239 40 6 -3 Mon 2113

1.5 -0.3

46 21 1156 -9 Tue 2057

1.4 -0.2

43 -6

0440 7 Thu 1146 1908

0.1 1.2 0.0

3 22 37 Fri 0

1150 2035

1.0 0.1

1306 30 7 3 Sun 2125

1.5 -0.3

46 22 1227 -9 Mon 2138

1.3 -0.2

1329 40 7 -6 Tue 2157

1.4 -0.3

43 22 1243 -9 Wed 2127

1.3 -0.3

40 -9

8 Fri

0040 0523 1243 2026

0.5 0.2 1.3 -0.1

15 23 6 Sat 40 -3

1227 2124

1.1 0.0

1400 34 8 0 Mon 2214

1.4 -0.3

43 23 1313 -9 Tue 2210

1.4 -0.2

1417 43 8 -6 Wed 2235

1.3 -0.3

40 23 1332 -9 Thu 2154

1.3 -0.3

40 -9

9 Sat

0217 0614 1339 2132

0.4 0.2 1.3 -0.2

12 24 1308 6 Sun 2205 40 -6

1.2 -0.1

1452 37 9 -3 Tue 2258

1.4 -0.3

43 24 1400 -9 Wed 2238

1.3 -0.3

1502 40 9 -9 Thu 2308

1.1 -0.2

34 24 -6 Fri

1424 2220

1.2 -0.3

37 -9

10 0344 Sun 0712 1435 2228

0.4 0.3 1.4 -0.3

12 25 1352 9 Mon 2241 43 -9

1.2 -0.1

37 10 0601 -3 Wed 0829 1541 2337

0.5 0.4 1.3 -0.3

15 25 1448 12 Thu 2304 40 -9

1.3 -0.3

40 10 -9 Fri

0634 0917 1545 2335

0.6 0.5 1.0 -0.2

18 25 15 Sat 30 -6

0518 0901 1518 2246

0.5 0.4 1.0 -0.3

15 12 30 -9

11 0451 Mon 0816 1530 2318

0.4 0.3 1.4 -0.3

12 26 1437 9 Tue 2312 43 -9

1.3 -0.2

40 11 0635 -6 Thu 0946 1628

0.6 0.5 1.2

18 26 15 Fri 37

1537 2329

1.2 -0.3

37 11 -9 Sat

0652 1051 1627 2357

0.7 0.5 0.9 -0.1

21 26 0545 15 Sun 1049 1615 27 2314 -3

0.7 0.4 0.8 -0.3

21 12 24 -9

12 0545 Tue 0920 1622

0.5 0.3 1.3

15 27 1523 9 Wed 2341 40

1.3 -0.2

40 12 -6 Fri

0012 0707 1058 1711

-0.2 0.6 0.5 1.1

-6 27 18 Sat 15 34

0624 1011 1627 2354

0.6 0.5 1.1 -0.2

18 12 0713 15 Sun 1215 1708 34 -6

0.8 0.5 0.7

24 27 0618 15 Mon 1222 1716 21 2343

1.0 0.3 0.6 -0.2

30 9 18 -6

13 0004 Wed 0631 1020 1711

-0.3 0.5 0.3 1.3

-9 28 1609 15 Thu 9 40

1.3

40

0042 0738 1208 1752

-0.2 0.7 0.5 0.9

-6 28 0648 21 Sun 1147 1719 15 27

0.8 0.4 0.9

24 13 0016 12 Mon 0734 1332 27 1751

-0.1 0.9 0.4 0.6

-3 28 0656 27 Tue 1343 1820 12 18

1.2 0.1 0.5

37 3 15

14 0047 Thu 0712 1117 1757

-0.2 0.6 0.3 1.2

-6 29 18 Fri 9 37

0009 0645 0951 1656

-0.2 0.5 0.4 1.2

-6 14 0107 15 Sun 0807 1319 12 1832 37

-0.1 0.8 0.5 0.8

-3 29 0019 0721 24 15 Mon 1316 1815 24

-0.2 1.0 0.3 0.7

-6 14 0031 30 Tue 0757 1444 9 1837 21

0.0 1.0 0.3 0.5

0 29 0012 30 Wed 0737 1456 9 1928 15

-0.2 1.3 0.0 0.3

-6 40 0 9

0125 0751 1213 1841

-0.2 0.6 0.4 1.1

-6 30 18 Sat 12 34

0035 0706 1115 1743

-0.2 0.6 0.4 1.1

-6 15 0128 0835 18 12 Mon 1433 1914 34

0.0 0.9 0.4 0.6

0 30 0046 27 Tue 0759 1441 12 1917 18

-0.2 1.2 0.2 0.5

-6 15 0044 37 Wed 0821 1552 6 1930 15

0.0 1.1 0.2 0.3

0 30 0043 34 Thu 0820 1604 6 2039 9

-0.1 1.4 -0.1 0.2

-3 43 -3 6

31 0102 Sun 0737 1236

-0.2 0.7 0.4

-6 21 12 30

0114 0905 1709

-0.1 1.5 -0.2

-3 46 -6 3

1 Fri

2 Sat

'

15 Fri

1833

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Height Hour ft cm h m -0.1 0129 -3 1 0.6 18 Mon 0814 0.4 1400 12 1.0 1928 30

1

13 Sat

31 Fri

2156

0.1