Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
2 Cruise Ships in the Panama Canal
In the first image we see the 2 cruise ships in the Gatun Locks today October 28 2012, the Veendam in her South Bound Panama Canal transit and the Island Princess cruise ship in her partial Panama Canal transit, the Island Princess heads only up the Gatun Locks into Lake Gatun and later today back out into the Caribbean again. In the second image taken in the afternoon we see the Veendam Cruise Ship in the Miraflores Locks.
2 Cruise Ships in the Gatun Locks |
Veendam Cruise Ship in the Miraflores Locks |
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Panama Canal Rainy Season
Here we see the COSCO BOSTON, a huge container cargo ship on her south bound Panama Canal transit today October 20 2012 in the Miraflores Locks, Panama is in plain rainy season that is normally from April to December. The Canal operates 24/7 and in almost all weather situations.
From Wikipedia: The Gatun lake is important as a reservoir of water for the operation of the canal locks. Each time a ship transits the canal 202,000 m3 (53,400,000 US gal) of water is passed from the lake into the sea; with over 14,000 vessel transits per year, this represents a very large demand for water. Since rainfall is seasonal in Panama, the lake acts as a water store, allowing the canal to continue operation through the dry season.
Panama Canal Rainy Season |
From Wikipedia: The Gatun lake is important as a reservoir of water for the operation of the canal locks. Each time a ship transits the canal 202,000 m3 (53,400,000 US gal) of water is passed from the lake into the sea; with over 14,000 vessel transits per year, this represents a very large demand for water. Since rainfall is seasonal in Panama, the lake acts as a water store, allowing the canal to continue operation through the dry season.
Gatun Lake |
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Panama Canal Sets New Tonnage Record
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Press Release:
Date: 10-OCT-2012
PANAMA CITY, Panama, October 10, 2012 - The Panama Canal set a mark in its history as it reached a new tonnage record of 333.7 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) during fiscal year 2012 which concluded on September 30. This achievement highlights the value of Panama and its significance as a link in the chain of global trade.
"This milestone attests to the reliable and continuous service offered by the Canal, which is supported by a workforce of 10,000 men and women. The Panama Canal works tirelessly to provide its customers with first-rate service, including new products and services in response to their evolving shipping and maritime needs," said Panama Canal Authority Administrator/CEO Jorge Luis Quijano.
Preliminary figures showed that the Panama Canal closed fiscal year 2012 with 333.7 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS). This figure represents an increase of 11.6 million Panama Canal tons or 3.6% compared to the 322.1 million tons registered last year, and also surpasses the previous 2007 record of 312.9 million tons. (Under PC/UMS, a mathematical formula is applied to the vessel´s total volume or cargo carrying capacity).
PC/UMS tonnage during the most recent fiscal years of the Panama Canal:
FY PC/UMS
(in millions)
2002 235.1
2003 242.7
2004 266.9
2005 279.3
2006 297.8
2007 312.9
2008 309.6
2009 299.1
2010 300.8
2011 322.1
2012 333.7
During fiscal year 2012, Canal Waters Time (CWT) averaged 25.66 hours. The top market segments during this fiscal year were full container vessels with 119.8 million Panama Canal tons, followed by dry bulk carriers (83.4 million Panama Canal tons) and tankers (51.6 million Panama Canal tons). The Panama Canal´s fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
About the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
The ACP is the autonomous agency of the Government of Panama in charge of managing, operating and maintaining the Panama Canal. The operation of the ACP is based on its organic law and the regulations approved by its Board of Directors. For more information, please visit http://www.pancanal.com. You can also follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepanamacanal.
Date: 10-OCT-2012
PANAMA CITY, Panama, October 10, 2012 - The Panama Canal set a mark in its history as it reached a new tonnage record of 333.7 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) during fiscal year 2012 which concluded on September 30. This achievement highlights the value of Panama and its significance as a link in the chain of global trade.
"This milestone attests to the reliable and continuous service offered by the Canal, which is supported by a workforce of 10,000 men and women. The Panama Canal works tirelessly to provide its customers with first-rate service, including new products and services in response to their evolving shipping and maritime needs," said Panama Canal Authority Administrator/CEO Jorge Luis Quijano.
Preliminary figures showed that the Panama Canal closed fiscal year 2012 with 333.7 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS). This figure represents an increase of 11.6 million Panama Canal tons or 3.6% compared to the 322.1 million tons registered last year, and also surpasses the previous 2007 record of 312.9 million tons. (Under PC/UMS, a mathematical formula is applied to the vessel´s total volume or cargo carrying capacity).
PC/UMS tonnage during the most recent fiscal years of the Panama Canal:
FY PC/UMS
(in millions)
2002 235.1
2003 242.7
2004 266.9
2005 279.3
2006 297.8
2007 312.9
2008 309.6
2009 299.1
2010 300.8
2011 322.1
2012 333.7
During fiscal year 2012, Canal Waters Time (CWT) averaged 25.66 hours. The top market segments during this fiscal year were full container vessels with 119.8 million Panama Canal tons, followed by dry bulk carriers (83.4 million Panama Canal tons) and tankers (51.6 million Panama Canal tons). The Panama Canal´s fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
About the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
The ACP is the autonomous agency of the Government of Panama in charge of managing, operating and maintaining the Panama Canal. The operation of the ACP is based on its organic law and the regulations approved by its Board of Directors. For more information, please visit http://www.pancanal.com. You can also follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepanamacanal.
Container vessel in the Panama Canal |
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Vision of the Seas - Panama Canal Transit
In this image we see the MS Vision of the Seas, a Vision-class cruise ship, operated by Royal Caribbean International, in her south bound Panama Canal transit in the Gatun Locks, today October 9th 2012.
Vision of the Seas - Panama Canal Transit |
The Vision OFT cruise ship in the Pedro Miguel Locks with the new Panama Canal lock construction in the background. |
Cruise Ships Panama Canal Transit
In the following images we see the Norwegian Jewel and the Island Princess in their respective north bound Panama Canal transits on Monday October 08 2012. The Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship is seen in the Gatun Lake approaching the Gatun Locks and in the other images togehter with the Island Princess cruise ship in the Gatun Locks. These Cruise ships pay record tolls for the Panama Canal transit that ranges up to 400'000 US Dollars depending on the ships sizes. The Panama Canal website states: "In the case of passenger vessels, the ACP assessed tolls based on the maximum passenger capacity in accordance with the International Tonnage Certificate 69, or the vessel’s passenger ship safety certificate; vessels over 30,000 gross tons and whose PC/UMS ÷ maximum passenger capacity ratio is equal to or less than 33 were charged on a per berth basis."
The 2 Cruise Ships in the Morning in the Miraflores Locks |
The Norwegian Jewel and the Island Princess |
The Island Princess in the Gatun Locks |
Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship |
The Island Princess in the Gatun Lake |
Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Statendam Cruise Ship In The Panama Canal
Here we see the MS Statendam, a S class cruise ship with a capacity of 1,258 passengers operated by the Holland America Line, sailing under the flag of the Netherlands in her north bound Panama Canal transit leaving the Miraflores Locks, today on a sunny Sunday morning October 07, 2012. In the foreground we see the Asphalt Star a Tanker that sails under the flag of Greece.
The Statendam Cruise Ship In The Panama Canal |
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