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Panama Canal increases Panamax booking slots and Neopanamax maximum draft
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-42-2026 November 9, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Increase in the Number of Booking Slots at the Panamax Locks and in the Maximum Allowable Draft at the Neopanamax Locks Supported by improving water conditions, favorable hydrological projections, and the effectiveness of the water-saving measures implemented at the locks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces an additional booking slot at the Panamax Locks and an increase in the maximum allowable draft at the Neopanamax Locks. Effective immediately, the daily capacity for vessels in the Super category will increase from eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) slots. The additional slot will be offered as follows: through Booking Period 3 (Auction) for booking dates from November 12 to November 17, 2026; through Booking Period 2 (Special Competition) for booking dates from November 18 to 23, 2026, and for booking dates beginning November 24, 2026, at the opening of the 2nd Period Competition on November 10, 2026. With this adjustment, the total daily capacity will increase to 34 transit slots across the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks, providing customers greater access and planning flexibility. The following tables summarize the slot distribution per Booking Period for the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks: For booking dates beginning November 12, 2026, until further notice: CATEGORIES Special Period LoTSA Slots >90 Days Period 1 (90 Days) Period 1A (30-15 Days) Period 2 (14-8 Days) Subtotal Period 3 Auctions TOTAL Neopanamax 1 3 * 3 2** 9 1 10 Supers 3 N/A 6 N/A 9 18 1 19 Regulares 2 N/A 1 N/A 1 4 1 5 Total 6 3 7 3 12 31 3 34 ** Includes the “conditioned” slot. Additionally, based on the current and projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, effective immediately and until further notice, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 15.24 m (50.0 feet). The Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only mechanism to guarantee a transit date. Therefore, vessels without a reservation may experience extremely extensive delays. 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, November 9, 2026 Subject: Increase in the Number of Booking Slots at the Panamax Locks and in the Maximum Allowable Draft at the Neopanamax Locks The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and will communicate any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances warrant. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsPanama Canal: NetZero first-transit admeasurement requirement and booking system changes
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-40-2026 October 30, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Updated NetZero Slot Eligibility Requirements for First-Time Transit Vessels and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to support and encourage investments in low-carbon and energy-efficient vessels through an update to the NetZero Slot Program. Under this update, first-transit vessels may participate in the NetZero Slot competition once the ACP has issued the required preliminary admeasurement inspection. 1. Requirements for First-Time Transit Vessels to Participate To participate in the NetZero Slot competition, first-time vessels must obtain a preliminary admeasurement inspection from the Panama Canal Admeasurement Unit prior to the competition date. This preliminary determination must include the following information needed to evaluate the vessel for the competition date: • Toll basis • Panama Canal Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS) tonnage • Review of all pertinent information for the vessel database, including the engine type and the vessel’s eligibility for the NetZero Program • Any other vessel information required by the ACP. 2. How Customers May Request a Preliminary Admeasurement Inspection Vessel owners, operators, or authorized vessel agents interested in participating in the NetZero Slot competition with first-time vessels may request a preliminary admeasurement determination through the Panama Canal Admeasurement Unit, in accordance with ACP-established procedures. Requests shall include the technical documentation and information required by the ACP and are subject to applicable fees and charges. Submission of a request does not, itself, establish eligibility. Eligibility will be confirmed only after the Panama Canal Admeasurement Unit has completed the required evaluation and issued the corresponding preliminary admeasurement inspection. 3. Admeasurement Review and Vessel Inspection The ACP may issue the preliminary admeasurement determination supported by the documents submitted and, when necessary, a vessel inspection. A vessel inspection may be conducted outside the Republic of Panama under Maritime Service Tariff Item 1080, Vessel Inspections Overseas, Subject to Customer Request. The applicable tariff will depend on the inspection location, as shown below: 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, October 30, 2026 Subject: Updated NetZero Slot Eligibility Requirements for First-Time Transit Vessels and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Customer shall be responsible for all applicable fees, charges, and expenses associated with the overseas vessel inspection service and the corresponding admeasurement inspection, including travel-related expenses not included in the published tariff. The customer shall also be responsible for making all necessary arrangements for the proper inspection of the vessel at the corresponding port, including obtaining the required permits and ensuring appropriate access to the vessel. For further information on these tariffs, please refer to the following links: https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Maritime-tariffs-80-cancellation-feb26.pdf https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Notes-on-tolls-and-maritime-tariffs-febrero- 202675.pdf 4. Important Reminder A first-time transit vessel that receives the required preliminary admeasurement inspection may participate in the NetZero Slot competition, provided that the vessel also complies with all other eligibility requirements and procedures established for the NetZero Program. The preliminary admeasurement inspection will be used to establish the vessel information required for participation in the competition. It does not replace the final verification or any inspection that the ACP may require upon the vessel’s arrival in Canal waters or prior to transit. Customers must submit the required information well in advance of their intended competition date to provide the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) sufficient time to complete the applicable procedures, including the Preliminary Admeasurement Inspection outside the Republic of Panama. Timely submission is essential to ensure that all requirements are completed prior to the competition date, thereby maintaining the customer’s eligibility to participate in the NetZero competition. Customers who have not completed the required process by the applicable competition date will be ineligible to participate in the NetZero competition. Tariff Item Inspection Location Service Applicable Fee (USD) 1080.III1 Americas Vessel inspection overseas, subject to request $14,000.00 1080.III2 Europe Vessel inspection overseas, subject to request $21,000.00 1080.III3 Asia, Africa, and Oceania Vessel inspection overseas, subject to request $28,000.00 1080.III4 Worldwide Additional day required to complete an overseas inspection $3,500.00 per day 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, October 30, 2026 Subject: Updated NetZero Slot Eligibility Requirements for First-Time Transit Vessels and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] For inquiries regarding preliminary admeasurement inspection and overseas vessel inspections, please contact: [email protected] The updated requirements will become effective on November 1, 2026. Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System, including the reversal of a temporary measure introduced in July 2026 in response to changes in global shipping patterns that placed additional pressure on transit demand. As vessel traffic has since normalized, the ACP will return to the previous allocation criteria. Therefore, effective immediately, during Booking Periods 1A and 2 for the Neopanamax locks, any slot that is cancelled or otherwise becomes available will be allocated through a Special Competition using the following order of priority: Full Container, LNG, LPG, and Car Carrier/RoRo vessels. Within each vessel category, the first tiebreaker will be TTA, when applicable, followed by customer ranking as the second tiebreaker. While the water deficit in the Canal watershed persists, the Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only mechanism to guarantee a transit date. Therefore, vessels without a reservation may experience extremely extensive delays. The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and will communicate any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances warrant. For any further inquiries regarding these rules, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsLast-minute reservations reinstated for Panamax Locks; swaps for Super vessels from 3 Jan 2027
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-39-2026 October 21, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Considering the effectiveness of the water saving measures implemented at the Locks and the positive impact of recent close to average precipitation levels on the Canal watershed, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been able to sustain the number of transits being offered at the Panamax Locks, therefore, effective immediately, we are pleased to announce the reinstalment of the Last-Minute Reservation service at the Panamax Locks. The Last-Minute Reservation service will be made available in accordance with the criteria and rules set forth in Notice to Shipping N-07 when a slot becomes available and the ACP, at its sole discretion, decides to offer such slot. Additionally, the rules mentioned in the Notice to Shipping N-07, article 23, section 12, regarding the rules for Swaps and Substitutions between Alliance Members that were only available for Neopanamax vessels, will also be available for vessels in the Super category for booking dates beginning January 3, 2027. Please note that all other Swap and Substitution rules set forth in the N-07 remain in effect. While the water deficit in the Canal watershed persists, the Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only mechanism to guarantee a transit date. Therefore, vessels without a reservation may experience extremely extensive delays. The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and will communicate any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances warrant. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023Panama Canal: Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) 2027 and reservation tariff changes
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-37-2026 October 5, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Long-Term Slot Allocation Program 2027 and Modification to Transit Reservation System tariffs To facilitate customer planning for the 2027 dry season, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will offer Long- Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) programs for transit dates from January 3 through April 3, 2027. LoTSA Neopanamax will continue under its current terms, while the new LoTSA Panamax Pilot Program will extend advance slot allocation to customers transiting the Panamax Locks. What the program is designed to do LoTSA allows customers to secure a package of transit slots for the full period in a single transaction, reducing their reliance on daily booking competitions. By committing part of the Canal’s projected transit capacity earlier, the program enhances planning certainty, particularly when water availability is limited. Neopanamax: continuity for customers with recurring itineraries LoTSA Neopanamax will continue under the current award mechanism, selection criteria, and tie-breaking rules, with an average of three (3) slots per day. Customers may therefore secure transits for the full period under familiar terms. Panamax: a new planning option for segments that did not have one For the first time, customers transiting the Panamax locks may secure slots in advance through a sealed-bid auction. The pilot will use the same award mechanism, selection criteria, and tie-breaking rules as LoTSA Neopanamax and will offer an average of three (3) slots per day. It is intended for fixed-itinerary customers and those whose customer-ranking position makes it more difficult to obtain slots through the regular booking system. How are the slots offered? • Only Fixed packages will be offered, with a single level of flexibility and characteristics tailored to the operational needs of eligible segments. • Slots will be distributed according to package type and transit direction, for each set of locks. • A new FixSlot package is introduced for all other market segments, excluding Full Container, LNG, and LPG vessels. Key dates Event Neopanamax Panamax Competition November 17, 2026 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. November 24, 2026 (Sealed bids accepted from 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 PM) Implementation November 29, 2026 (First priority booking window) December 16, 2026 (First priority booking window) Booking dates Next cycle announcement January 3, 2027 to April 3, 2027 January 2027 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, October 5, 2006 Subject: Long-Term Slot Allocation Program 2027 and Modification to Transit Reservation System tariffs Detailed terms and conditions will be available in the following link: https://pancanal.com/en/lotsa/ The three slots allocated to LoTSA in the Panamax Locks will be reduced during Period 1 and Period 2, as indicated below. Consequently, for booking dates beginning January 3, 2027, four (4) slots may become available upon the opening of the 1st Period Competition on October 5, 2026, and seven (7) slots may become available upon the opening of the 2nd Period Competition on December 20, 2026. The following tables summarize the slot distribution per Booking Period for the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks: For booking dates beginning January 3, 2027, to April 3, 2027 Modifications to Booking Late Cancellation Surcharge fee Effective October 15, 2026, the ACP will temporarily modify the Booking Late Cancellation Surcharge under tariff 1050.IBC9, previously announced in Advisory No. A-28-2026, by reducing the applicable cancellation threshold from seven (7) days to four (4) days. The surcharge will apply to cancellations received four (4) days or less before the required arrival time and to vessels that fail to arrive within seven days after that time. It remains at 250% of the reservation fee, in addition to charges under tariffs 1050.IBC4, 1050.IBC5, and 1050.IBC10, and will remain in effect until further notice. The modification is shown in the following table: The Panama Canal continues to explore new alternatives to optimize customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen its commitment to service excellence. For additional information, please contact [email protected], and [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsNeopanamax draft limit 14.94 m and increase to 10 booking slots from Oct 15
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-36-2026 September 28, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Increase in the Number of Neopanamax Booking Slots, Draft Adjustment and Transit Reservation System The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces an additional booking slot at the Neopanamax Locks for booking dates beginning October 15, 2026, increasing daily capacity from nine to ten slots. Supported by improving water conditions and favorable hydrological projections, the slot will be offered through Booking Period 2 at the opening of the 2nd Period Competition on October 1, 2026, increasing total daily capacity to 33 transit slots across the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks and providing customers with greater access and planning flexibility. The following tables summarize the slot distribution per Booking Period for the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks: For booking dates beginning October 15, 2026, until further notice: ** Includes the “conditioned” slot Additionally, taking into consideration the most recent precipitation levels recorded in September in the Canal watershed and the effectiveness of the water-saving measures implemented at the locks, and based on the current and projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks is hereby set effective immediately and until further notice at 14.94 m (49.0 feet). Therefore, effective September 29, 2026, for booking dates beginning October 15, 2026, the following rules will apply in the Neopanamax Locks: 1. No customer limitation on the number of slots that may be awarded per booking date or week. 2. Customers will be allowed to obtain booking slots for consecutive dates. 3. The following table provides a detailed breakdown per market segment of the slot distribution shown above, including the daily auction slot, the slots allocated through the LoTSA and NetZero programs, as well as the available slots in each booking period: CATEGORIES SPECIAL PERIOD LoTSA Slots >90 Days Period 1 (90 Days) Period 1A (30-15 Days) Period 2 (14-8 Days) Subtotal AUCTIONS TOTAL Neopanamax 1 3 * 3 2** 9 1 10 Supers 3 N/A 6 N/A 8 17 1 18 Regulares 2 N/A 1 N/A 1 4 1 5 Total 6 3 7 3 11 30 3 33 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, September 28, 2026 Subject: Increase in the Number of Neopanamax Booking Slots, Draft Adjustment and Transit Reservation System 4. In the Full Container segment, a minimum of six (6) slots per date will be allocated and distributed based on the vessel TTA capacity as shown in the following table: • Depending on the number of slots allocated through LoTSA, the number of slots offered to each range will be adjusted by reducing the slots available in the range order from 1 to 3. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots in ranges #1 or #2, the remaining slots will be offered in the immediately superior range. • If during the competition there is no vessel to allocate the slot in range #3, the slot will be offered in range #2 or #1 subsequently. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to Full Container vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: LNG, LPG, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 5. In the LPG segment, a minimum of three (3) slots per date will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking: • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to LPG vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: LNG, Full Containers, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 6. In the LNG segment, a minimum of four (4) slots per week will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking: • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to LNG vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order: Full Containers, LPG, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 7. In the Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers and Other segments, a minimum of three (3) slots per week will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking: Slots Full Container LPG LNG Vehicle Carriers/RORO /Bulkers/Other Per Segment per week 42 21 4 3 Range # TTA Range Slots 1 < 9,000 2 2 9,000 – 13,499 2 3 ≥ 13,500 2 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, September 28, 2026 Subject: Increase in the Number of Neopanamax Booking Slots, Draft Adjustment and Transit Reservation System • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers and Other segments, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: Full Containers, LNG or LPG. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 8. The maximum number of slots established per market segment per date or week may be exceeded when there are no customers from other market segments interested in the available slots. 9. Slots awarded through the auction process will not count toward the market segment limits. 10. In case there are vessels participating in the competition with the same TTA capacity, the Customer Ranking will be used as the tiebreaker criteria. Once a slot is assigned, customers will be allowed to substitute the vessel with another vessel of the same or greater TTA capacity and swap with another vessel with the same TTA capacity. Any customer preference for the competition and submitted during the reservation slot allocation process will also be limited to vessels with the same or greater TTA capacity. 11. Booking date changes may be allowed, provided that such transactions do not result in a market segment exceeding the maximum weekly slots allocation, unless there are no vessels from other market segments interested in the available slot. 12. The Last-Minute Reservation service shall be made available in accordance with the criteria and rules set forth in Notice to Shipping N-07 when a slot becomes available and the ACP, at its sole discretion, decides to offer such slot. 13. A daily auction slot will continue to be made available, reinforcing the ACP's commitment to providing continued access opportunities for customers and broad participation by all eligible bidders. While the water deficit within the Canal watershed continues, the Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only mechanism to guarantee a transit date. Vessels without a reservation may therefore experience indefinite delays. The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and will communicate any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances warrant. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsClarification on consecutive booking dates for Panamax Locks in Panama Canal
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-35-2026 September 16, 2026. TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Clarification on Consecutive Booking Dates Limitation in the Panamax Locks Across Different Booking Periods The Panama Canal Authority hereby clarifies the application of the booking eligibility rules related to consecutive booking dates in the Transit Reservation System for the Panamax Locks. This clarification is provided in connection with the provisions introduced through Advisory to Shipping No. A-28-2026 regarding booking slot eligibility across competitions and special competitions conducted in different booking periods. All other Panamax booking slot allocation rules published in Advisory to Shipping No. A- 28-2026 remain in effect and are not affected by this clarification. Effective immediately, the restriction on obtaining booking slots for consecutive transit dates shall not apply when the bookings are awarded through different booking periods. This clarification applies exclusively to Panamax Locks. Accordingly, a customer that has been awarded a booking slot for a transit date during Booking Period 1 may also participate in, and be awarded, a booking slot for the following transit date during Booking Period 2, subject to slot availability and compliance with all other applicable reservation process requirements. This clarification is intended to ensure a consistent interpretation of the current rules, avoid unintended restrictions and provide customers with greater clarity and predictability when planning multiple transits. Consequently, the consecutive booking date limitation shall apply only within the same booking period and shall not prevent customers from obtaining booking slots for consecutive transit dates when such slots are awarded through different booking periods. For any further inquiries regarding these rules, please contact: [email protected]. ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023Panama Canal Neopanamax draft increase postponed - 14.63 m TFW remains
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-33-2026 September 4, 2026 TO : All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT : Postponement of Maximum Authorized Draft Adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks Based on the current Gatun Lake level and the latest weather projections, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces the postponement of the maximum authorized draft of 14.48 m (47.5 feet) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW) for Neopanamax Locks, scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2026, as announced in Advisory to Shipping No. A-29-2026. Therefore, the maximum authorized draft of 14.63 m (48.0 feet) TFW will remain in effect in the Neopanamax Locks until further notice. The ACP will continue to monitor the Gatun Lake levels and will announce future draft adjustments in a timely manner. For any inquiries regarding these rules, please contact: [email protected]. ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023Postponement of Panama Canal late cancellation surcharge implementation
InformationalPort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-32-2026 September 2, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Postponement of the Late Cancellation Surcharge Fee (Tariff No. 1050.IBC9) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to closely monitor operational conditions and customer needs while implementing measures to preserve transit reliability and optimize the use of available capacity. As previously announced in Advisory to Shipping No. A-28-2026, the ACP planned to implement the Late Cancellation Surcharge Fee (Tariff No. 1050.IBC9) effective September 1, 2026. However, after further evaluating current conditions and providing customers with additional time to adapt to this measure, the ACP has decided to postpone its implementation until further notice. Accordingly, the Late Cancellation Surcharge Fee (Tariff No. 1050.IBC9) will not be applied on September 1, 2026, as previously announced. The ACP will communicate a new implementation date through a future Advisory to Shipping, providing sufficient advance notice to all customers. The Canal remains committed to maintaining transparent communication with its customers and will continue to monitor operational and market conditions to ensure the efficient and equitable allocation of transit capacity. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023Panama Canal changes to transit reservation (booking) system effective late Aug-Sep 2026
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-31-2026 August 28, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is introducing temporary modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System. These adjustments have been developed after carefully considering customer feedback and suggestions and reflect the ACP’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of service possible, ensuring the efficient management of Canal operations, and supporting the sustainable use of water resources. The changes are intended to allocate booking slots as equitably as possible across market segments while prioritizing vessels that make more efficient use of water. The following measures will take effect on the dates indicated below. Neopanamax Locks Slot Allocation Effective August 30, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 13, 2026: 1. Customers will be allowed to obtained more than one slot per booking date, therefore, the following rule published in the Advisory A28-2026 will not apply to Neopanamax vessels “Customers that have already been awarded booking slots in previous periods, including Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) and Net Zero for the same booking date, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during current competition, unless there are no additional competitors.” 2. Customers will be allowed to obtain booking slots for two or more consecutive booking dates, therefore, the following rule published in the Advisory A28-2026 will not apply to Neopanamax vessels “Customers that have already been awarded booking slots for the previous booking date, including LoTSA and Net Zero, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during the following booking date competition, unless there are no additional competitors.” 3. Sixty-three (63) Slots will be offered per week. 4. The following table shows the slot distribution including the slots allocated through LoTSA and NetZero and compliments the slot distribution table per booking period published in the Advisory A29- 2026. 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 28, 2026 Subject: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications 5. In the Full Container segment, a minimum of five (5) slots per date will be allocated and distributed based on the vessel TTA capacity as shown in the following table: • Depending on the number of slots allocated through LoTSA, the number of slots offered to each range will be adjusted by reducing the slots available in the range order from 1 to 3. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots in ranges #1 or #2, the remaining slots will be offered in the immediately superior range. • If during the competition there is no vessel to allocate the slot in range #3, the slot will be offered in range #2 or #1 subsequently. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to Full Container vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: LNG, LPG, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 6. In the LPG segment, a minimum of three (3) slots per date will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to LPG vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: LNG, Full Containers, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 7. In the LNG segment, a minimum of three (3) slots per week will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to LNG vessels, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: Full Containers, LPG, Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers or Others. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 8. In the Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers and Other segments, a minimum of three (3) slots per week will be allocated and distributed based on the customer ranking. • If during the competition there are not enough vessels to allocate all the slots to Vehicle Carriers/RoRo, Bulkers and Other segments, the remaining slots will be offered in the following order to: Full Containers, LNG or LPG. • After the competition, any remaining slots will be available during the rest of the booking period or until the slots have been allocated to the first interested customer. 9. The maximum number of slots per customer may be exceeded when, during the competition, there are no other customers within the same market segment interested in the available slots. 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 28, 2026 Subject: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications 10. The limit per customer does not apply to slots awarded through the auction process. 11. In case there are vessels participating in the competition with the same TTA capacity, the Customer Ranking will be used as the tiebreaker criteria. Once a slot is assigned, customers will be allowed to swap or substitute the vessel with another vessel of the same or greater TTA capacity. Any customer preference for the competition and submitted during the reservation slot allocation process will also be limited to vessels with the same or greater TTA capacity. 12. Additionally, vessels operating under alliance or vessel-sharing agreements may participate in swaps or substitutions, provided that such transactions do not result in a customer exceeding the maximum number of slots allowed. 13. Booking change date may be allowed, provided that such transaction does not result in a customer exceeding the maximum number of slots allowed. 14. The daily auction slot will be offered using the remaining slot from any of the market segments competitions at the opening of Booking Period 3. While the water deficit continues in the Canal watershed, the Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only way to guarantee a transit date. Vessels without a reservation may therefore face indefinite delays. The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and to communicating any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances allow. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsPanama Canal modifies transit reservation (booking) rules, effective immediately
InformationalOtherPanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-30-2026 August 25, 2026 TO : All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT : Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System to provide greater clarity regarding existing rules and requirements. These revisions will prevent misunderstandings and unintended interpretations that could affect the transparency, consistency, and overall effectiveness of the booking process. Therefore, effective immediately, the following changes will be implemented: The paragraph in the Article 22, section “6. Booking Period 1A for Neopanamax Vessels” on page 6 of Notice to Shipping N07: “Priority will also be given to full container vessels when assigning slots carried over from Period 1 and slots that are cancelled or become available due to other reasons” will be replaced by the following paragraph “Slots that are cancelled or become available due to any reason will be allocated through a Special Competition in the following priority order, based on customer ranking: LNG, LPG, Car Carrier/RoRo and Full Containers” The paragraph in the Article 22, section “12. Last Minute Transit Reservation” on page 11 of Notice to Shipping N07, regarding the requirements vessels must comply to be offered a Last Minute Transit Reservation: “Vessels that have tried to obtain a booking slot during any booking period and through an auction for a transit date; or” will be replaced by the following paragraph “Vessels that have tried to obtain a booking slot during any booking period by participating in a Tiebreaker or Special competition and through an auction for a transit date; or” In the Advisory ADV-28-2026, the following paragraph “Customers that have already been awarded booking slots in previous periods, including Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) and Net Zero for the same booking date, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during current competition, unless there are no additional competitors” will be replaced by the following paragraph: “Customers that have already been awarded booking slots in previous periods, through competition, a first come first served slot allocation option that becomes available upon the conclusion of the competition, Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) or Net Zero for the same booking date, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during current competition, unless there are no additional competitors.” Additionally, in the same Advisory, “Customers that have previously been awarded booking slots on the previous booking date, including LoTSA and Net Zero, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during the following booking date competition, unless there are no additional competitors”, will be replaced by the following paragraph: “Customers that have previously been awarded booking slots on any booking date through competition, a first come first served slot allocation option that becomes available upon the 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 25, 2026 Subject: Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System conclusion of the competition, LoTSA or Net Zero, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during the previous or following booking date competition, unless there are no additional competitors.” Furthermore, for a NetZero slot, Swaps are permitted only between vessels that meet the same eligibility criteria used for the original slot allocation, including the same PCUMS tonnage. In contrast, for a Substitution, the vessel receiving the slot may have a PCUMS tonnage equal to or greater than that of the vessel originally allocated the slot. For any further inquiries regarding these rules, please contact: [email protected]. ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsPanama Canal: temporary booking rule changes and reduced transit availability due to El Nino
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-28-2026 August 20, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to experience climatic disruptions due to the current El Niño event, which is causing below-average rainfall and reduced water inflows to its reservoirs. To help ensure reliable Canal operations and preserve the draft available to customers, the ACP is introducing temporary modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System. These changes are intended to allocate slots in the most equitable manner as possible, across market segments and prioritize vessels that make more efficient use of water. The following measures will take effect on the dates indicated below. Auctions methodology Given the current climate conditions and to promote a more equitable allocation process, considering market composition, including cargo type, market segment characteristics, and vessel operating models, the ACP will temporarily make selected auction slots available by market segment group. Similarly to what was temporarily implemented on November 29, 2023, this method aims to provide additional opportunities for different market segment vessels. Effective August 21, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 4, 2026, auction slots designated for Neopanamax, Super and Regular vessels may be made available to vessels within specific market segments, organized into groups, as shown in the following table: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 • Liquified Natural Gas • Liquified Petroleum Gas • Dry Bulk • General Cargo • Others • Full Container • Vehicle Carriers / RoRo • Refrigerated • Chemical Tankers • Crude/Product Tankers The ACP will announce the day of the week on which the auction slot will be made available to each group. The specific dates on which the groups (one or more) identified above may participate in the auctions will be determined based on the number of vessels awaiting transit within each group and will be communicated through the Projected Booking Slots Availability table, published daily. Slot allocation Similarly to what was temporarily implemented on December 15, 2023, this method aims to provide additional opportunities for different customers, only one booking slot will be allowed per customer per day during the competition as shown in the following table: 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 20, 2026 Subject: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications 2 Vessel category Effective date For booking period 1 Starting on booking date For booking period 1a Starting on booking date For booking period 2 Starting on booking date Regular and Super August 21, 2026 November 19, 2026 September 4, 2026 Neopanamax August 21, 2026 September 20, 2026 September 4, 2026 Under this new allocation procedure, the following rules will apply: 1. Customers that have already been awarded booking slots in previous periods, including Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) and Net Zero for the same booking date, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during current competition, unless there are no additional competitors. 2. Customers that have already been awarded booking slots for the previous booking date, including LoTSA and Net Zero, will not be allowed to obtain a slot during the following booking date competition, unless there are no additional competitors. 3. The limit per customer does not apply to slots awarded through the auction process. 4. In the Neopanamax Locks, full container vessels with maximum TEU capacity will have priority to obtain a slot during competition. For vessels with the same TEU capacity, the Customer Ranking will be used as the tiebreaker criteria. Once a slot is assigned, customers will be allowed to swap or substitute the vessel with another vessel of the same or greater TEU capacity. Any customer preference submitted during the reservation slot allocation process will also be limited to vessels with the same or greater TEU capacity. 5. Unused slots from the Special Period for Super and Regular vessels for booking dates beginning November 20, 2026, will be carried over to Period 2. 6. Unused slots from the Special Period have already transferred to Period 1 for Super and Regular vessels for booking dates beginning September 5, 2026, to November 19, 2026, will be carried over to Period 2. 7. The transit conditions changes table published in Notice to Shipping N-07 will not apply until further notice. Other announcements To manage the current situation, additional modifications will be implemented and effective immediately: 1. The availability of flexibility services (such as change date, transit in advance, substitutions, etc.) may be narrowed down for all customers. For LoTSA program customers, deferrals and advanced services may be also limited under the current circumstances. 2. The Last-Minute service will be suspended until further notice. Furthermore, forfeited vessels must obtain a new slot to reschedule their transit. Measures applicable in September 1. Effective September 1, 2026, the Canal will apply the late cancellation surcharge fee (tariff number 1050.IBC9) in addition to the applicable cancellation fee, when a booking is cancelled 7 days or less before 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 20, 2026 Subject: Transit Reservation (Booking) System - Rule modifications 3 the required arrival time and the vessel does not arrive at Canal waters within 7 days after the original booking date. 2. Due to the reduction in number of daily transits and the modifications to slot allocation criteria, the monthly calculation and update of the Customer Ranking will be frozen. Therefore, the Customer Ranking to be published on September 1, 2026, will remain in effect and unchanged until further notice. 3. Effective September 4, 2026, In Transit Times, for booked vessels will be modified to 48 hours to all booked vessels. In case a booked vessel arrives at the first set of locks the date prior to its reserved transit date, the vessel will be deemed to have transited the Canal in compliance with the ITT if the vessel departs the last set of locks prior to 2400 hours on the date after the reserved transit date. The Canal will continue offering the Net Zero slot program under the conditions published in Notice to Shipping N-07. The weekly maximum limit for LoTSA slots, including limitations by market segment and direction, will remain unchanged. However, to maintain equitable access to slots for all customers, this limit may be adjusted in accordance with Canal capacity. While the water deficit continues in the Canal watershed, the Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only way to guarantee a transit date. Vessels without a reservation may therefore face indefinite delays. The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and to communicating any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances allow. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsPanama Canal: reduced transit slots and postponed draft increases due to low watershed inflows
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-29-2026 August 20, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Additional Measures to Address Reduced Precipitation in the Canal Watershed Despite the arrival of the rainy season in the Isthmus of Panama and the water-saving measures implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) in recent months to mitigate the adverse effects of the El Niño event, current watershed conditions continue to warrant additional preventive measures to support the long-term sustainability of Canal operations. During the current hydrological year (May through August), cumulative rainfall across the Canal watershed has been 34% below the historical average, while watershed inflows have been 44% below their historical average for the same period, reflecting a substantially reduced hydrologic response despite the onset of the rainy season. Furthermore, forecasts indicate that the anticipated severity of the 2026-2027 El Niño event could further reduce precipitation and runoff during the remainder of the wet season. The combination of these observed deficits and the forecast of a potentially severe 2026-2027 El Niño event raises concerns regarding water availability during the upcoming 2027 dry season (January to April). These conditions require vigilant monitoring and prudent water resource management to always ensure the reliable and sustainable operation of the Canal. Particularly during the 2023-2024 El Niño event, the Canal maintained full open and timely communications with agents, owners and operators on the existing hydrological conditions of the waterway, a practice that we maintain at all times regardless of its criticality, as these hydrological conditions, is an essential aspect of our mutual interest. The measures described below are therefore being implemented to preserve service reliability, safeguard water resources for human consumption, and provide customers with timely and transparent information to support voyage planning and supply chain decisions. Effective August 21, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 4, 2026, the number of daily slots available at the Neopanamax Locks will be adjusted to nine (9). Accordingly, only one (1) slot will be offered during Booking Period 2. Additionally, the number of daily slots available at the Panamax Locks will be adjusted to twenty-five (25). Accordingly, only one (1) slot will be offered to Regular vessels during Booking Period 2. Due to the reduction in available transit slots during Booking Period 2, Conditioned slot in the Neopanamax category will not be available. 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 20, 2026 Subject: Additional Measures to Address Reduced Precipitation in the Canal Watershed 2 The following table summarizes daily slot availability by vessel category: Effective August 21, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 4, 2026 Moreover, effective September 1, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 15, 2026, the number of daily slots available at the Panamax Locks will be adjusted to twenty-three (23). Accordingly, eight (8) slots will be offered to Super vessels during Booking Period 2. During this condition, no more than nine (9) supers may be booked for transit per direction. The following table summarizes daily slot availability by vessel category: Effective September 1, 2026, for booking dates beginning September 15, 2026 As per our booking and reservation regulations, in effect since November 24, 2023, and currently in effect, customers must use the booking and reservation options through the Transit Reservation (Booking) system, to reduce the possibility of extended delays, as a confirmed reservation is the only mechanism that guarantees transit date. Additionally, based on the current level of Gatun Lake and the latest weather projections, the ACP will postpone until September 2, 2026, the maximum authorized draft of 14.63 meters (48.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks, scheduled to become effective on August 26, 2026. Furthermore, the maximum authorized draft adjustment of 14.48 meters (47.5 feet) TFW, scheduled to become effective on September 3, 2026, will be postponed until October 1, 2026. The ACP will closely monitor weather conditions, watershed inflows, and lake levels. Should additional operational adjustments become necessary, the ACP will timely update customers, addressing draft conditions, capacity levels and any other modification in existing rules and procedures, to assure Special Period LoTSA Period 1 Period 1A Period 2 Period 3 730 - 366 days >90 days 90 - 31 days 30 - 15 days 14 - 8 days Auctions 7 - 2 days Neopanamax 1 3 * 3 1 8 1 9 Supers 3 6 10 19 1 20 Regulars 2 1 1 4 1 5 Total 6 3 7 3 12 31 3 34 Vessel Category Subtotal TOTAL Special Period LoTSA Period 1 Period 1A Period 2 Period 3 730 - 366 days >90 days 90 - 31 days 30 - 15 days 14 - 8 days Auctions 7 - 2 days Neopanamax 1 3 * 3 1 8 1 9 Supers 3 6 8 17 1 18 Regulars 2 1 1 4 1 5 Total 6 3 7 3 10 29 3 32 Vessel Category Subtotal TOTAL 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 OP, August 20, 2026 Subject: Additional Measures to Address Reduced Precipitation in the Canal Watershed 3 reliability and provide information to support business decisions. As every event is unique and climate conditions could change more rapidly than anticipated, ACP will continue to strive to announce any future adjustments as far in advance as circumstances allow. For inquiries regarding these measures, please contact: [email protected] ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for OperationsUnderway transfers and crew changes prohibited in Pacific Panama Canal navigation channel
ActivePort / channel noticePanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-27-2026 August 14, 2026 TO : All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT : Underway Transfers of Provisions and Crew Changes in Pacific Canal Waters The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reminds customers that all activities conducted within Panama Canal waters are subject to the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters and require prior ACP authorization. Activities not expressly authorized by the ACP that may impede, delay, obstruct, or create risk to navigation, vessel operations, or lock operations are prohibited. Effective as instructed by the ACP, delivery of provisions, spare parts, equipment, or similar supplies, as well as crew changes, shall not be conducted underway in the Pacific navigation channel, including vessels proceeding southbound after departing Miraflores Locks or Cocoli Locks toward Diablo, unless specifically authorized by the ACP for exceptional operational or emergency reasons. These activities must be completed at authorized Pacific anchorage areas or other safe locations designated by the ACP before the beginning of transit, or as otherwise directed by the Authority. Masters, agents, operators, owners, vessel representatives, and launch companies shall plan and coordinate services accordingly before the vessel is underway to transit. This measure is intended to enhance safety of navigation and operational efficiency. Recent cases involving large pallets of provisions and crew changes with multiple persons and considerable baggage have contributed to prolonged movements between Miraflores and Diablo, particularly at night or during the early morning. Such conditions may increase risk during the transfer of personnel or supplies, expose launch crews and vessels to unnecessary hazards, and affect the scheduled positioning of the first Neopanamax transits in the Pacific Channel, including those subject to clear channel restrictions. The ACP will continue to evaluate Atlantic-side operations according to local anchorage limitations, traffic conditions, and prevailing weather or sea conditions outside the breakwater. Any service in Atlantic Canal waters shall be conducted only when and where specifically authorized by the ACP. Failure to comply with ACP instructions may result in administrative sanctions and liability for any costs, damages, delays, or operational impacts resulting from unauthorized activities. For additional information, please consult the Maritime Regulations available at https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/maritime- regulations/. For further information or assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023Seasonal 10-knot speed restriction north of 8°00'N in Gulf of Panama traffic separation scheme
Activeuntil 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 UTC (in 18 days)Restricted areaPanama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory To Shipping No. A-24-2026 July 30, 2026 TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Speed Restriction in Traffic Separation Scheme on the Pacific Approach to the Panama Canal This advisory to shipping serves as a reminder of the recommendation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding navigation within the traffic separation scheme in the Gulf of Panama, on the Pacific Approach to the Panama Canal, which states that: “To reduce the potential risk of collisions between ships and whales in the Gulf of Panama, a seasonal speed restriction of 10 knots is to be established from 1 August to 30 November each year and northwards of latitude 8° 00’.0N” This recommendation applies to both lanes of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Gulf of Panama. ORIGINAL SIGNED Boris Moreno Vásquez Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 29/03/2023 Chart No: 1020 3719(P)/14 PANAMA — Pacific Ocean Coast — Gulf of Panama and Approaches — Traffic separation scheme. Inshore traffic zones. Source: International Maritime Organization 1. To enhance safety of navigation, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the introduction of a new Traffic Separation Scheme 'On the Pacific Coast of Panama'. The new routeing measures will be implemented at 0000 UTC on 1 December 2014. 2. A new traffic separation scheme is to be established as follows: Part I - Gulf of Panama: Note: To reduce the potential risk of collisions between ships and whales in the Gulf of Panama, a seasonal speed restriction of 10 knots is to be established from 1 August to 30 November each year and northwards of latitude 8° 00' ·0N a. A traffic separation zone is to be established joining the following positions: (1) 8° 44' ·70N 79° 27' ·00W (2) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 26' ·00W (3) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 26' ·00W (4) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 23' ·00W (5) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 23' ·00W (6) 8° 45' ·42N 79° 25' ·44W 3. b. A traffic lane for southbound traffic is to be established westward of the separation zone described in 2a and by a line joining the following positions: (7) 8° 44' ·00N 79° 28' ·00W (8) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 28' ·20W (9) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 28' ·20W 4. c. A traffic lane for northbound traffic is to be established eastward of the separation zone described in 2a and by a line connecting the following positions: (10) 8° 46' ·00N 79° 24' ·62W (11) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 21' ·00W (12) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 21' ·00W 5. Part II - Punta Morro de Puercos d. A traffic separation zone is to be established joining the following positions: (13) 7° 03' ·40N 80° 11' ·53W (14) 7° 00' ·00N 80° 15' ·00W (15) 7° 00' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W (16) 6° 59' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W (17) 6° 59' ·00N 80° 14' ·55W (18) 7° 02' ·65N 80° 10' ·76W Chart No: 1020 6. e. A traffic separation zone is to be established joining the following postions: (19) 7° 01' ·26N 80° 09' ·30W (20) 6° 57' ·00N 80° 13' ·67W (21) 6° 57' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W (22) 6° 55' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W (23) 6° 55' ·00N 80° 12' ·70W (24) 6° 59' ·87N 80° 07' ·84W 7. f. A traffic lane, width 2M, for south-westbound and westbound traffic, is to be established between the separation zones described in 3d and 3e. g. A traffic lane, width 2M, for eastbound and north-eastbound traffic is to be established between the separation zone described in 3e and a line joining the following positions: (25) 6° 58' ·46N 80° 06' ·34W (26) 6° 53' ·00N 80° 11' ·77W (27) 6° 53' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W 8. Part III - Off Isla Jicarita h. A traffic separation zone is to be established bounded by a line joining the following positions: (28) 7° 00' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W (29) 7° 00' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W (30) 6° 59' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W (31) 6° 59' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W 9. i. A traffic separation zone is to be established bounded by a line joining the following positions: (32) 6° 57' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W (33) 6° 57' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W (34) 6° 55' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W (35) 6° 55' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W 10. j. A traffic lane, width 2M, for westbound traffic, is to be established between the separation zones described in 4h and 4i. k. A traffic lane, width 2M, for eastbound traffic, is to be established between the separation zone described in 4i and a line joining the following positions: (36) 6° 53' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W (37) 6° 53' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W 11. Two new inshore traffic zones are to be established as follows: a. An inshore traffic zone joining the following positions: Chart No: 1020 (38) 8° 56' ·48N 78° 58' ·52W (shore) (10) 8° 46' ·00N 79° 24' ·62W (limit of northbound traffic lane) (11) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 21' ·00W (limit of northbound traffic lane) (12) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 21' ·00W (limit of northbound traffic lane) (39) 7° 33' ·60N 78° 12' ·84W (shore) 12. b. An inshore traffic zone joining the following positions: (40) 8° 43' ·81N 79° 44' ·75W (shore) (7) 8° 44' ·00N 79° 28' ·00W (limit of southbound traffic lane) (8) 8° 35' ·00N 79° 28' ·20W (limit of southbound traffic lane) (9) 7° 45' ·00N 79° 28' ·20W (limit of southbound traffic lane) (13) 7° 03' ·40N 80° 11' ·53W (limit of traffic separation zone) (14) 7° 00' ·00N 80° 15' ·00W (limit of traffic separation zone) (15) 7° 00' ·00N 80° 27' ·00W (limit of traffic separation zone) (28) 7° 00' ·00N 81° 45' ·00W (limit of traffic separation zone) (29) 7° 00' ·00N 81° 50' ·00W (limit of traffic separation zone) (41) 7° 12' ·39N 81° 47' ·88W (Isla Jicarita) 13. The new traffic separation scheme and inshore traffic zones are shown in the accompanying diagram. (All positions are referred to WGS84 Datum) 14. Details of these changes will be included in New Editions of Charts 1020, 1929, 2258 and 2496 to be published 16th October 2014 and by Notice to Mariners update for Chart 1401. Charts affected — 1020 — 1401 — 1929 — 2258 — 2496 Diagram TRACING ON NEXT PAGE(S) To accompany Notice to Mariners 3719(P)/14