In reference to the Complementary Tariff changes announced in Advisory to Shipping A-34-2022, the
following additional information is provided:
Disruption Charge: The purpose of this charge is to minimize the possibility of delays and/or
disruptions to the operation by reducing vessel incidents during transit and encouraging vessels to fix
the deficiencies or report them in a timely manner if they cannot be corrected.
This charge is applicable to vessels that present deficiencies that arise during transit. The charge will
be classified as low or high, depending on the type of deficiency and the time it is reported or
detected. The disruption charge will be in addition to other applicable maritime service charges such
as tugs, line handlers, moorage, and pilotage. Some deficiencies that may cause the application of
the disruption charge are:
a. Anchor missing or anchor windlass inoperative
b. Inoperative Bow thruster
c. Non-compliant Chocks and bitts
d. Compressor or air problems
e. Inoperative Rudder angle indicators and other navigation equipment
f. Inadequate boarding facilities
g. Inoperative whistle
h. Engine or propeller problems
i. Excessive draft or drag
j. Bridge wings do not extend to side of vessel
k. Protruding cargo or visibility obstructed by cargo or cargo gear
l. Inadequate sanitary facilities
m. Inoperative or improper Air Conditioning system
n. Slow winches
o. Wires on drums
p. Fuel not in compliance with the Panama Canal’s maneuvering fuel requirements
Vessels that present or develop deficiencies while in transit, will have 30 minutes from the time the deficiency is reported or detected, to correct the deficiency or condition to avoid the application of the disruption charge.
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Update on 20 March. 2023
PMA announced additional information on Disruption Charge by Advisory to Shipping No.A-11-2023.
Section 24 of OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2023 indicates that the air conditioning system is part of the
vessel’s equipment, and as such, should be available for use during transit in the wheelhouse and all pilot
accommodations. If the air conditioning unit is not working properly or is unable to maintain temperatures between 21 °C and 26°C, and a relative humidity between 40% and 70%, the condition must be reported prior to transit. If a malfunction is detected once the transit pilot is on board the vessel, or during transit, the vessel will be subject to a disruption charge and other applicable charges such as pilotage and launches.
In addition, Section 23 of Notice to Shipping N-1-2023 states that vessels shall provide a cabin that is clean, serviceable, darkened and equivalent to an officer´s cabin for use by the transit pilot. These cabins should have a private working toilet facility. Vessels that fail to comply with this requirement may also be subject to delays and additional charges, including the disruption charge.
Vessel Deficiency Matrix
https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vessel-deficiency-matrix-1.pdf
Advisory to Shipping No.A-11-2023
https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ADV11-2023-Additional-information-Regarding-the-Complementary-Tariffs-%E2%80%93-Disruption-Charge.pdf
Update on 2 June 2023
PMA announced additional information on Disruption Charge by Advisory to Shipping No.A-23-2023.
Since the ports located at both terminals of the Canal share the same waterway used by transiting vessels, the ACP finds it necessary to also apply, the disruption charge to vessels in harbor movements that present deficiencies or conditions while navigating in the channel of the Canal, effective July 1, 2023
Advisory to Shipping No.A-23-2023
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