COMPLIANCE WITH NEO-PANAMA CANAL RULES
On February 23, 2022, Panama issued its latest Advisory to Shipping APC 2023, which you can find attached hereby, noting the latest requirements regarding acceptable bow tug chock locations. This requirement was first included in APC regulations 2023 alongside additional requirements for Neo Panama vessels but few shipowners have realized that modifications will be required to their previously approved vessels. Should these vessels present themselves for…