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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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27 Sep 2023 / Panama Canal, Panama
From 1 October, all vessels with a beam of 109 feet or more transiting the Panama Canal will be required to have a fixed (non-portable) piloting unit with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) for submeter accuracy.
If requirements are not met, a portable piloting unit with Real Time Kinematics (PPU-RTK) will be temporarily installed in the vessel, at an additional cost (starting 1 January 2024).
Upon arrival it must be reported that the vessel does not have the required RTK system installed. The boarding officer will proceed with the installation, during the inspection.
From 1 January 2024, the rental charge for portable unit (CAT/AIS – RTK) will be as follows:
For approved maritime services tariffs, see https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ADV34-2023-New-structure-of-Maritime-Services-tariffs-related-and-complementary.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and for the list of evaluated and approved equipment can be found at https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/non-portable-piloting-unit/
For further details and information about operations in the Panama Canal, contact GAC Panama at [email protected]