PANAMA ANCH ATLANTIC

• Latitude: 9.42254
• Longitude: -79.9347
• East Coast Central America
• Anchorage in Panama

Location: Colon Colon Province Panama

Phone number: +507 443-2600

Web-site: https://www.pancanal.com/

Here’s an overview of the Panama Anchorage on the Atlantic side in Panama:

Panama Anchorage (Atlantic) Specification

General Information:

• Location: Situated at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal, the Atlantic side serves as a crucial maritime point for vessels waiting to transit the canal or for other logistical purposes.
• Coordinates: Approximately 9.35° N latitude and 79.90° W longitude.
• Country: Panama

Port Specifications:

• Type of Anchorage: This is a sea anchorage where vessels can anchor offshore while awaiting transit or clearance to enter the Canal or local ports.
• Depth: Varies, but generally deep enough to accommodate a wide range of vessels, including large container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers.
• Anchorage Area: Divided into several designated anchorage zones based on vessel size and purpose.
• Navigational Aids: Equipped with buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids to ensure safe anchoring and movement.

Facilities & Services:

• Bunkering: Fuel services are available for vessels at anchorage.
• Waste Disposal: Waste collection services might be available, subject to local regulations.
• Ship Chandler: Provisioning services for supplies and other essential goods.
• Crew Change: Facilitated under local regulations, with support from agencies.
• Repairs: Limited in-anchorage repair services; major repairs might necessitate transiting to nearby port facilities.

Administrative and Regulatory:

• Port Authority: Panama Canal Authority (ACP - Autoridad del Canal de Panamá)
• Formalities: Vessels need to comply with both international maritime regulations and specific requirements set by the Panama Canal Authority. Pre-arrival documentation and inspection might be required.
• Pilotage: Mandatory for vessels transiting through the Panama Canal.

Advantages:

• Strategic Location: Critical point of convergence for global maritime traffic between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• Efficiency: Facilitates smoother transition for ships waiting for canal transit, reducing congestion near entry points.
• Support Services: Well-connected with surrounding port facilities offering comprehensive maritime support and logistics.

Nearby Facilities:

• Colon Free Trade Zone: One of the largest free-trade zones in the world, located nearby and provides a logistics hub for trade and shipping activities.
• Port of Cristobal: Located adjacent to the anchorage, providing extensive port facilities for loading/unloading, storage, and various other port services.

This anchorage is a vital operational area for maritime traffic linked with the Panama Canal, ensuring vessels manage their transit effectively and efficiently with necessary support services at hand.