Successfully passing the Panama Canal passage demands strict adherence to specific requirements. Ship vessels must meet a range of criteria before being granted access. A critical part of this system is the VUMPA filing, a mandatory document detailing data about the craft, load, and team. Failure to submit this correct VUMPA form in a prompt man… Read More

As the date of 2026 Panama Canal rules emerges, companies should familiarize themselves with the Vessel Performance Assessment System, or VUMPA. Such evaluations are designed to rate a vessel's ecological impact and establish a vessel's potential to pass through the expanded Canal effectively or lowering emissions. Non-compliance to VUMPA could … Read More