Update 06 July, 2025 Following a period of tension in June 2025 between the Guna people and the Panamanian Government, the situation has returned to normal in Bocas del Toro....
Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping Canal Transit Fees The final staged increase in canal transit fees took place on 1 January, 2025. Small boats have to pay an...
Source: Caribbean Safety and Security Network Overall reported crimes decreased substantially from 2022 to levels similar to long term averages. However, there was a significant change in the nature of...
News for Small Craft Transits In the Latest Panama Canal Authority Advisory A-31-2024 dated August 28, 2024, the Panama Canal Authority have announced modifications to the transit reservation (Booking) system...
A new law has been passed in Panama concerning visiting yachts, both motor and sail. The Panamanian Authorities now require that all vessels pre-register their arrival at any Panamanian port...
Reports coming into noonsite from Panama indicate that there is a great deal of inconsistency relating to the Permiso de Navegacion (Cruising Permit). It seems the various Port Captains Offices...
