Successfully completing a the Canal crossing requires meticulous planning and a good understanding of the complex processes. Several captains discover the VUMPA platform – Vessel Traffic Management and Port Access – vital for booking your slot. Aside from obtaining a VUMPA opening, potential vessels should become acquainted with the waterway's … Read More

As the approaching date of 2026 Panama Canal regulations looms, vessel operators need to fully grasp the Vessel Measurement Assessment Protocol, or VUMPA. These assessments will rate ship's environmental impact such as establish its boat's capability to pass through the modernized Canal effectively and lowering environmental impact. Failure to t… Read More