Global Maritime Directory

The maritime industry, company by company

Panama Canal Authority Other service

Tugboat Fleet / Harbor Assistance

The ACP operates its own fleet of more than 40 tugboats assisting vessel transits and harbor movements at the Panama Canal.

Description

The Panama Canal Authority operates its own tugboat fleet to assist vessels transiting the Canal and moving in its harbors. The fleet page lists more than 40 tugs with their principal particulars.

Key features

  • Fleet includes Belén, Bocas del Toro, Cacique, Calovebora, Cecil F. Haynes, Changuinola I, Colón, Darién, Gilberto Guardia, Panama XIV, Rio Bayano I, Teribe, Unidad, Veraguas I and others
  • Cerro series tugs including Cerro Ancon, Cerro Azul, Cerro Grande, Cerro Jefe and Cerro Santiago
  • Harbor Assistance reports available to customers through EVTMS

Applications

  • Lock approaches and Canal transits
  • Harbor operations in Canal waters

More from Panama Canal Authority

All services of Panama Canal Authority →