Berth Application
The vessel agent for any vessel loading or unloading cargo at the Panama City Port Authority shall file a Berth Application Request Form with Port Dock Operations at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the arrival of the vessel.
In requesting application for berth, the vessel agent or barge owner assumes responsibility for all charges assessable against the vessel or barge, and any additional charges resulting from services from the terminals where the vessel or barge is either working or at lay berth.
In making application for berth, the vessel agent indicates a desire to use port facilities under the jurisdiction of the Panama City Port Authority and Berth Application Request shall constitute a consent to all the terms and conditions of any and all applicable tariffs of the Panama City Port Authority and evidences and agreement on the part of the vessel agent or barge owner to pay all charges assessable to the vessel.
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials accepted only with prior port management approval, and only if in compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
Berth Application
All provisions of PCPA Tariff No. 3 are applicable. (See item 115 – Application for Berth).