1 January 1, 2003 MR NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-1-2003 To: Steamship Agents, Owners and Operators Subject: Vessel Requirements 1. Effective Date and Cancellation This Notice is effective on the date of issue and cancels MR Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2002. A revised Notice will be issued in January of each year or when otherwise required. 2. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this document is to inform the shipping community of the procedures and amplifications found necessary to implement the Maritime Regulations for the Operation of the Panama Canal (MROPC). It must be reminded that non-compliance with Panama Canal rules and regulations may subject vessels to unnecessary delays or denial of transit. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) may order deviations from these rules if special circumstances so warrant. A Table of Contents appears in pages 11 through 13. b. Changes in the pricing structure of the Panama Canal appear on page 4 of this Notice. c. The requirement for transiting vessels to comply with the ISM Code is explained on page 6 of this Notice. d. The current review of the maximum above deck container carrying capacity (MDCC) for all vessels transiting the Panama Canal is explained on page 6 of this Notice. e. The tariffs that are charged for additional pilots to transiting vessels arriving with deficiencies and to handline vessels using transit advisors that are unable to complete the transit on the same day, appear on page 7 of this Notice. f. The tariff for re-inspection of transiting vessels appears on page 8 of this Notice. MR, January 1, 2003 MR Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2003 2g. New security charge per transit, resulting from ongoing investments being made to improve sec...
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