Panama Canal

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Contents 1 PANAMA CANAL 1.1 Background/History 1.2 Canal Authority 1.3 Radio Nets & Comms 1.4 Canal & Locks 1.5 Documentation Required 1.6 Preparation of Vessel for Transit 1.7 Current Transit Costs 1.8 Agents 1.9 Marinas & Anchorages (East) 1.10 Marinas & Anchorages (West) 1.11 Forum Discussions 1.12 References 1.13 External Links 1.14 Personal Experience

PANAMA CANAL

Background/History

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Canal Authority

Details & contact info.

Radio Nets & Comms

Submit details of HF/SSB Radio Nets and VHF call/operating channels.

Canal & Locks

Submit description of the canal and locks.

Documentation Required

Submit information on the documentation required by yachts for transit.

Preparation of Vessel for Transit

How should the vessel be prepared for transit?

Current Transit Costs

Submit latest costs for transit (quote date)

Agents

Details of agents and costs.

Marinas & Anchorages (East)

Details for east entry/exit

Marinas & Anchorages (West)

Details for west entry/exit

Forum Discussions

Links to relevant discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

References

Books, etc.

External Links

Links to websites offering information on the Canal.

Personal Experience

Share your personal experience of transiting the canal here.