OFFICIAL arrival times for ships qualified for the Panama
Canal's JIT (Just-in-Time) Transit Service at the Panama Canal will be
determined by new rules and not by the time they arrive at the sea buoys at
either end of the canal.
Henceforth, vessels will be deemed to have
"arrived" at when radio contact has been established and have been
visually sighted by the Panama Canal Signal Station, reports GAC Hot Port News.
Or when the vessel has been identified on Canal Authority
radar with its location, course and speed determined no further out to sea than
eight nautical miles (13.6 kilometres).
At the time the vessel is sighted, specific instructions
will be provided by the Signal Station regarding the vessel's arrival at the
sea buoy and breakwater (if southbound), based on the pilot boarding time, said
the report.
"It is imperative that vessels comply with the
instructions provided by the ACP Signal Station to maintain their reservation
and avoid transit delays or application of additional fees due to late
arrival." said the canal authority.
For information about operations in the Panama Canal
contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at gac-wilfordmckay.panama@gac.com.
Source : HKSG.
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