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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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15 Aug 2016 / Panama Canal, Panama
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been monitoring AIS messages and have encountered that many vessels were transmitting incomplete or incorrect data.
The most common deficiencies found are as follows:
For the Panama Canal AIS requirements, please refer to OP Notice to Shipping N-01-2016, available at https://www.pancanal.com/eng/op/notices/2016/N01-2016.pdf. It is essential that all masters verify that their vessels’ AIS System is transmitting complete and accurate data so that full advantage is taken of the Automatic Identification System (AIS.
Non-compliant vessels require that a supplemental device be brought on board, with an associated fee.
(For information about operations in the Panama Canal, contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at [email protected])
Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No.A-43-2016 dated 12 August 2016