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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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01 Mar 2024 / Panama Canal, Panama
In response to several inquiries regarding the process that customers must follow after the installation of the fixed (non-portable) piloting unit with real time kinematics (RTK), the Panama Canal announces the following steps to be taken:
a. Download Form 7579 (NPU/PPU Certificate) through the following link https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/customer-forms/. It is no longer necessary to send an email to [email protected].
b. Complete the required fields (only the top gray area) of the form and paste a copy of your piloting unit QR Code on the indicated space. Remaining fields are only for official Panama Canal use.
c. Proceed to print, sign, and stamp the certificate and antenna installation diagram (if available). The Panama Canal Boarding officer will request it upon inspection to verify equipment connectivity.
d. Always keep a copy of the certificate available for pilot use during all visits to the Panama Canal. In addition, keep in mind when announcing a visit, that it is necessary to include the following in the visit remark through the Panama Maritime Single Window (VUMPA for its Spanish acronym): NPU Completed.
The list of evaluated and approved equipment, specifications, installation guide and the frequently asked questions are available through the following web link: https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/non- portable-piloting-unit/
(For information about operations in Panama, contact GAC Panama at [email protected])
Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory To Shipping No. A-06-2024 dated 29 February 2024