ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.pancanal.com FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2022 Panama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-38-2022 December 16, 2022 TO : All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT: Additional Information Regarding the Complementary Tariffs Effective January 1, 2023 In reference to the Complementary Tariff changes announced in Advisory to Shipping A-34-2022, the following additional information is provided: 1. Disruption Charge: The purpose of this charge is to minimize the possibility of delays and/or disruptions to the operation by reducing vessel incidents during transit and encouraging vessels to fix the deficiencies or report them in a timely manner if they cannot be corrected. This charge is applicable to vessels that present deficiencies that arise during transit. The charge will be classified as low or high, depending on the type of deficiency and the time it is reported or detected. The disruption charge will be in addition to other applicable maritime service charges such as tugs, line handlers, moorage, and pilotage. Some deficiencies that may cause the application of the disruption charge are: a. Anchor missing or anchor windlass inoperative b. Inoperative Bow thruster c. Non-compliant Chocks and bitts d. Compressor or air problems e. Inoperative Rudder angle indicators and other navigation equipment f. Inadequate boarding facilities g. Inoperative whistle h. Engine or propeller problems i. Excessive draft or drag j. Bridge wings do not extend to side of vessel k. Protruding cargo or visibility obstructed by cargo or cargo gear l. Inadequate sanitary facilities m. Inoperative or improper Air Conditioning system n. Slow winches o. Wires on drums p. Fuel not in compliance with the Panama Canal’s maneuvering fuel requirements It is important to report in the “visit remarks” of the vessel’s visit itinerary in VUMPA prior to the vessel’s arrival, any known deficiencies or conditions that may be present during transit. A list with the most common deficiencies and other important information may be found in our webpage at the following link: https://pancanal.com/en/oms/ 3654-A (OP-I) V. 1/10/2020 3654 (OP-I) V. 1/10/2020 OP, December 16, 2022 Subject: Additional Information Regarding the Complementary Tariffs Effective January 1, 2023 Vessels that present or develop deficiencies while in transit, will have 30 minutes from the time the deficiency is reported or detected, to correct the deficiency or condition to avoid the application of the disruption charge. The disruption charge applicable to dead tows and dead ships will be based on the dimensions of the tow or vessel. A “dead tow” is defined as a vessel that does not have installed means of propulsion. A “dead ship” is a vessel that has installed means of propulsion which do not function during transit. 2. Change-in-booking-date charge: this charge replaces the cancellation fee that currently applies to vessels involved in changes in booking date. 3. Substitution charge: this charge replaces the cancellation fee that currently applies to vessels involved in substitutions, depending on the advance notice provided. 4. Swapping charge: the charge will be based on a percentage of the booking fee instead of a fixed amount. 5. High Demand surcharge (for neopanamax locks only): date established in advance by the ACP where a surcharge to the reservation fee will be applied. Begi