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"Our vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering every potential need they may have when approaching shore. We are specialists in the field of tailor-made solutions."
Years of experience in the maritime industry have provided us with great tools, to be able to respond to our customers' requirements in an efficient and professional way.
I wish to draw your attention to a crucial update regarding yacht transits through the Panama Canal due to the ongoing El Niรฑo phenomenon effects.
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has officially communicated (see attached dated October 9, 2023) that water conservation measures will impact the small yacht transits.
Small yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you mitigate this impact and serve you.
Waypoint Yacht Servicesย is here to assist during these delays, offering marina arrangements, maintenance, repairs, and leisure activities. To minimize disruptions, please share your estimated transit date with us promptly, allowing us to coordinate with the PCA for the earliest possible transit dates.
Act swiftly to secure your transit plans and avoid unnecessary delays.
Contact us today throughย panama@waypointyacht.com
Thanks and best regards,
Marcus Santana
General Manager
Waypoint Yacht Services (Americas) S.A.ย
International Business Park
Building 3855, office 201
Panama Pacifico / Panama
Phone: +507-310 9891ย ext.206
AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7)
Mob: +507 6427-8099
Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com
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UPDATE
ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT https://www.pancanal.com
FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2023
Panama Canal Authority
Vice Presidency for Operations
Advisory To Shipping No. A-44-2023
October 9, 2023
TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators
SUBJECT: Yacht and Small Craft Transits While Water Conservation Measures are In Effect
The reduction in precipitation in the Canal watershed during the entire year has forced the ACP to
progressively implement water conservation measures during most of 2023. The current level of Gatun
Lake and the rainfall projection for the remainder of the 2023 rainy season indicate that these measures
will likely continue during the upcoming dry season and into the 2024 rainy season and may possibly force
the ACP to impose additional restrictions.
While these measures are in effect, yachts, and other small craft up to 38.1 m (125 feet) LOA will likely
experience extensive delays. Organized yacht rallies and local tourist vessels shall take this into
consideration and adjust their transit itineraries accordingly, since the special handline lockage will not be
available.
ORIGINAL SIGNED
Boris Moreno Vรกsquez
Vice President for Operations
3654-A (OP-I)
V. 29/03/2023
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