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January 1 ,2018

OPNOTICETOSHIPPINGNo.N-1-2018

To: Shipping Agents,Owners and Operators

Subject:Vessel Requirements

1. Effective Date and Cancel lation

This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels OP Notice to Shipping No.N-1-2017. A revised Notice wi l l be issued in January of each year or when otherwiserequired.This revision includes the fol lowing changes:

(1) Section 4(Communications Channels), Item h was modified on p.5.

(2) Vessel Requirements, Section 2 (Size and Draft Limitations of Vessels),Subsection c(OtherDraft Considerations), Item 3 was modified on p. 14

(3) Vessel Requirements, Section 4 (Navigation Bridge Features Required ofTransiting Vessels),Subsection e (Panama Canal Minimum Visibility Requirements), Item

(1)(a)was modified on p.25.

(4) Vessel Requirements, Section 4 (Navigation Bridge Features Required ofTransiting Vessels),Subsection e (Panama Canal Minimum Visibility Requirements), Item

(2)was modified on p.26.

(5) Vessel Requirements, Section 8 (Construction,Number and Location of Chockand Bitts),Subsection b(Neopanamax and Panamas Plus Vessels), Item(4)was modifiedon p.44.

(6) Vessel Requirements, Sections 12 (Admeasurement System for Full ContainerVessels) to 18 (Pre-arrival Cargo Declaration, Security Inspection and Escort)weremodified from p.51 to 62.

(7) Vessel Requirements, Section 19 (Hot Work Performed on Board Vessels)wasupdated on p.63.

PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY(ACP)

Operations Department

Bldg 729,Balboa-Ancon

Panama,Panamawww pancanal com

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(8) Vessel Requirements, Section 23 (Air Conditioning Systems on TransitingVessels)was added on p.66.

(9) Vessel Requirements,Section 27(Discharging of Vessel Wastes,Oily Bilge Waterand Ballast Water), Item 5 was added on p.68.

(10)Vessel Requirements,Section 30 (Maneuvering Fuel)was modified from p. 69 to

71 .

2. Purpose andScope

The purpose of this document is to inform the shipping community of the proceduresand ampl ifications necessary to implement the Maritime Regulations for the Operation ofthe Panama Canal (MROPC). Please be advised that non-compliance with PanamaCanal rules and regulations may subject vessels to unnecessary delays or denial oftransit. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP)may order deviations from these rules ifspecial circumstances so warrant. Please refer to the Table of Contents on pages 9through 1 1 .

3. Organization and Responsibi l ity

The Executive Vice Presidency for Operations (272-4500, fax: 272-3892), under theExecutive Vice President for Operations, is the organizational department of the PanamaCanal Authority responsible for the control of maritime traffic through the Canal and itsterminal ports, and through which al l ACP services to shipping are handled. Fol lowing is asummary of the Executive Vice Presidency for Operations’ units which, due to theirfunctions,often require contact with agents,operators and owners:a. The Transit Operations Division (272-4218), headed by the Transit OperationsDivision executive manager, is responsible for the immediate direction of dai ly maritimeoperations, emergency response and recovery, supervision and enforcement of rules andregulations governing the navigation of the Canal ,approval of new construction compl iancewith chocks and bitts, boarding faci l ities, wheelhouse design features and visibi l ityrequirements, and for ensuring that vessels arriving for transit are properly equipped.Additional ly, the unit is responsible for matters involving the safety aspects of vessel trafficflow and control , vessel material conditions and inspections, hazardous cargo, Canalphysical conditions, and emergency response for fires or oi l/chemical spi l ls. Theresponsibi l ities of the Transit Operations Division executive manager are exercised throughthe 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 ETAinformation, preparation of the dai ly transit schedule,monitoring and coordinating al l vesselmovements within Canal operating areas, and administering the Panama Canal TransitBooking System.

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c. The Admeasurement and Bi l l ing Unit (272 4567, fax: 272 5514, OPTC-A@Pancanal .com), headed by the Admeasurement Unit manager, is responsible forascertaining the correct Panama Canal tonnage of vessels transiting the Canal ,ascertaining and auditing the Total TEU Al lowance (TTA) on ful l container vessels andNumber of TEUs Transported (NTT) on other vessels with on-deck carrying capacity,maximum number of berth on passenger vessels and the maximum displacement onwarships, dredges and floating dry-docks; boarding and clearing of vessels for medicalsurvei l lance, general ship inspections, gathering information for the Ship Data Bank, andgenerating bi l l ing invoices for transits and related services.d. The Board of Inspectors (272-3403, fax: 272-3548), headed by the Board ofInspectors chairman, is responsible for the official inquiry and examination into thecircumstances surrounding marine accidents which occur in Canal waters involvingAuthority personnel and/or equipment. In addition, this office is responsible for thecertification of marine credentials of Authority employees.

Final ly, vessel transits are a joint effort. In addition to the responsibi l ities of the unitsoutl ined above, vessel owners, operators, agents, officers and crews are responsible forcompl iance with Canal rules and regulations. Cooperation of al l concerned parties isnecessary to ensure a safe and efficient transit.

4. CommunicationChannels

Direct communication with the Executive Vice Presidency for Operations’ units may beestabl ished bythe fol lowing means:a. MAIL: AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA(ACP)

(Name,position and title)

ACP-OP

P.O.Box 526725

MiamiFL33152-6725b. FACSIMILE: (Name of Unit)

(Fax numbers l isted on the previous page.)c. TELEPHONE: (Telephone numbers l isted on the previous page.)d. INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CODE–Forfax and telephone: 507e. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT UNIT–Via e-mai l :ETA@pancanal .comf. RADIO PRATIQUE MESSAGES–Via e-mai l :optc-arp@pancanal .comg. DRAWING SUBMITALS–Via e-mai l :opts-an@pancanal .com or in compactdisk or printed form directly to:

Courier mai l : AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA

División de Operaciones de Tránsito(OPTS)

Edificio 910,La Boca

Balboa,Panama

Republ icof Panama

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(Telephones:272-4191/4296)

Regularmai l : AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA

División de Operaciones de Tránsito(OPTS)

Balboa,Panama

Republ icof Panama

The drawings submitted via e-mai l or disk should be saved preferably in PDF orTIFF fi le format, or in a fi le format compatible with AUTOCAD.Al l drawing and letter fi lesmay be compressed together into one zip/7z/rar fi le. Fi les exceeding 10MB must not beincluded within compressed fi les, instead they must be sent in theiroriginal formath. For admeasurement purposes the drawings shal l be submitted to:ACPShipplans@pancanal .com at least 96 hours prior to arrival at Panama Canal Waters inPDF orAUTOCAD formats only, in one single plan (not in parts that have to be pieced backtogether.)

ORIGINALSIGNED

Esteban G.Sáenz

Executive Vice President for Operations

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VESSELREQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 . Definitions 9

2. SizeandDraftLimitationsofVessels 1 1a. Vessels Transiting the Panamax Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1b. Vessels Transiting the Neopanamax Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12c. Other Draft Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14d. Maximum Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16e. Protrusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16f. Maximum Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17g. Release from Liabi l ity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17h. Approval of Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18i . Required Documentation for Initial Transit in Electronic Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19j. Denial of Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20k. Vessel Should Be Able to Relay at the Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3. Requirement for Pi lot Platforms and Shelters on Certain Vessels 21

4. Navigation Bridge Features Required of Transiting Vessels 23a. Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23b.Wheelhouse……. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23c. BridgeWings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24d. Normal Conning Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24e. Panama Canal Minimum Visibi l ity Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25f. I ndicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28g. Very High Frequency(VHF)Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29h.Whistle Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30i . Steering Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30j. Bow/Stern Thrusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30k. Compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30l . Course Recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31m.Bridge Wing Spotl ights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31n. Radar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31o. Main Propulsion Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31p. Use of Automatic Identification System(AIS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32q. Steering gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5. RequirementsforNon-Self-Propel ledVessels 356 VesselsRequiringTowingServices 36

7. DeckLoadCargo 378 Construction,Numberand Location of Chocksand Bitts 38a. Vessels Transiting the Panamax Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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b. Neopanamax and Panamax Plus Vessels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

9. MooringLines,AnchorsandDeckMachinery 45

10. Boarding Faci l ities 45

1 1 . Definitive Phase-out of Single Hul l Oi l Tankers____________________51

12. Admeasurement System for Ful l ContainerVessels____________________51

13. Deck-Loaded Containers on Ships not Bui ltforContainerCarriage 53a. G e n e ra l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53b. Approval for Transits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53c. Advance Notice and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

14. Unauthorized Modification to the ACP/TOLL BASIS Certificate 54

15. Calculation of PC/UMS NetTonnageon PassengerVessels 55

16. DangerousCargoRequirements 55a. G e n e ra l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55b. Test of Equipment on Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55c. Holding Dueto Non-Compl iance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56d. Reporting Dangerous Cargo in Bulk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56e. Tankers Claiming Cargo Tanks as“Gas Free”or “Inert”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56f. Reporting Shipments of Direct Reduced Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57g. Precautionary Measures Due to Dangerous Cargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57h. Reporting Shipments of Hazardous Wastes………………………………. . . . . . . . . . .59i . Reporting Radioactive Cargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58j. Coverage Requirements for Transiting Vessels Carrying

Radioactive Cargo.…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59k. Advance Notification of Shipments of Fissionable Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60l . Tanker Inspection Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

17. CargoRegulatedUnderAnnexI Iof MARPOL 61

18. Pre-Arrival Cargo Declarations,Security Inspection and Escort 61

19. HotWorkPerformedOnBoardVessels 63

20. ManningRequirements 65

21 . AdditionalPi lotsDuetoVesselDeficiencies 65

22 Pi lotAccommodationsOnBoardTransitingVessels 66

23. AirConditioningSystemsonTransitingVessels 66

24. MainSourceof ElectricalPower 67

25. EmergencySourceof Electrical Power 67

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26. SanitaryFaci l itiesandSewageHandl ing 67

27. Discharging of Vessel Wastes,Oi ly Bi lge Waterand Bal lastWater 68

28. EmergencyEscapeBreathing Devices 69

29. SmokingProhibitioninCanalWaters 69

30. ManeuveringFuel 69

31 . ProperDisplayofthePanamanianFlag 71ANNEX 1–PanamaxLocksComposite Maximum Clearances 73ANNEX 2–Neopanamax Locks(Cocol i) 74ANNEX 3–Neopanamax Locks(Agua Clara) 75ANNEX4–NeopanamaxLocksClearances Diagram 76

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1. Definitionsa. Barge: A flat-bottomed vessel of ful l body and heavy construction without instal ledmeans of propulsion.b. Commercial Vessel: A self-propel led vessel other than a naval ,mi l itary or other publ icvessel .c. Dangerous Cargo: Any material which is explosive, flammable, radioactive or toxic tohumans orthe environment.d. Full Container Vessel:Vessel specifical ly designed or converted to transport containersabove the upperdeckand that has cel lularguides permanentlyaffixed in its holds.e. Integrated Tug-Barge Combination: A pushing vessel and a non-tank barge pushedahead rigidly connected to each other to form a composite unit.A composite unit means apushing vessel rigidly connected by"mechanical means" to a barge being pushed, so theyreact to the sea and swel l as one vessel , and, as such, considered a single power-drivenvessel . "Mechanical means" does not include l ines, hawsers,wires or chains. To beconsidered an ITB at the Panama Canal , such vessels must meet al l current ACPregulations and requirements for transitand be able to operate in al l conditions underwhicha ship of equivalentsize can operate.f. Maximum Allowable Response Time: The maximum al lowable amount of time that ittakes the main propulsion to respond from stop to ahead or from stop to astern, after atelegraph order is received,which must be tested before the transit begins.g.Maximum Authorized Draft: Lesser of the maximum authorized transit draft or themaximum tropical freshwater draft by Load Line Certificate.h.Maximum Authorized Transit Draft: Deepest point of immersion in TFW of a particularvessel permitted at any time,Gatun Lake level and Canal restrictions permitting.i . Maximum Beam: The maximum breadth (width) of the hul l between the outsidesurfaces of the shel l plating.j. Maximum Length: The distance between the forward and after extremities of a vessel ,including the bulbous bow and protrusions(also length overal l -LOA)k.Maximum Width: The extreme width of a vessel , including protrusions, at its widestpoint.l . Minimum Full Ahead Speed: The ACP has determined that the minimum full aheadspeed required in order to complete transit in standard times is 8 knots.m.Neopanamax:Al l vessels with dimensions greater than Panamax that comply with thesize and draft l imitations of the new locks; namely, 366 meters (1200.48 feet) in length by49 meters(160.72 feet) in beam by 15.2 meters(49.87 feet),TFW draft.

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