The Panama Canal pilots take navigational control of the approximately 40 vessels that transit the Canal every day. Our main responsibility is to guarantee a safe and expeditious transit, enforcing local and international navigation regulations.
We are onprofit organization which represents the more than 250 Panama Canal pilots. The Panama Canal Pilots’ Association is affiliated to the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA).
Gallery of photos and videos of activities, congresses, transits and experiences of the Panama Canal pilots.
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Durante la pandemia, los prácticos del Canal de Panamá han trabajado ininterrumpidamente, maximizando todas las medidas de bioseguridad para brindar un servicio con eficiencia. Cada día asumen el reto de pilotear la navegación de decenas de buques y navíos de todo tipo que transitan por la vía interoceánica panameña. Con un norte fijo y…
Panamá, febrero de 2021. Los prácticos del Canal de Panamá impulsan iniciativas tendientes a que la operación del Canal de Panamá sea cada vez más segura y expedita, lo que redunda en beneficios no solo para las navieras al transportar más rápidamente sus mercaderías, sino que eso se traduce también en más beneficios de rentabilidad para…
March 30, 2020 – In a successful humanitarian mission, two experienced Panama Canal pilots transited the passenger vessels ZAANDAM and ROTTERDAM through the Panama Canal, with approximately 2,000 people on board, which included passengers and crew members. The final destination of these two vessels is Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, from where they will finally return home…
The Panama Canal Pilots’ Association participates in the Panama Maritime XIV World Conference & Exhibition, held from March 17 through 20, 2019, at the Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City. The PCPA seeks to contribute and promote actions to strengthen and consolidate Panama in international maritime trade.
From left to right: Cap. Alvaro Moreno, president of the Panama Canal Pilots’ Association, Prof. Luis Navas, director of the Panama Canal Institute and International Studies; and Ing. Rodolfo Sabonge, researcher. The Panama Canal Pilots’ Association (PCPA) is committed to make a contribution to education and the rescue of the Canal history which has had an…
The Panama Canal Pilots’ Union celebrates the 104th anniversary of the Panama Canal. We are proud of what we do and how we contribute to the well being of our country. On this important date, we reiterate our commitment with Panama and with the international maritime community. Congratulations!
