A.  Any vessel may be denied passage through the Canal if/when:

•The character or condition of the cargo, hull or machinery is such as to endanger Canal structures, or which might render the vessel liable to obstruct the waterway, or whose draft at any part of the vessel exceeds the maximum allowable draft as designated from time to time by the Canal Authority.

•When the vessel’s maximum point of immersion exceeds its maximum authorized draft as determined by its bilge keel radius.

•When the vessel’s maximum point of immersion exceeds the published TFW maximum draft then in effect.

•When the vessel’s mean draft exceeds the maximum allowable mean draft as provided by the most current Load Line Certificate.

•When the length overall, including bulbous bow, exceeds the length allowed as per ACP regulations;

•When the maximum width or extreme beam exceeds the width allowed as per ACP regulations; unless the vessel was approved for regular transit prior to March 10, 1981.

•When a vessel has protrusions, which will interfere with the safe transit of the vessel or present a hazard to Canal structures as determined by the Transit Operations Division executive manager.

•When the vessel has a list of ten degrees or more.

•When visibility from the navigation bridge of a vessel does not meet ACP’s minimum requirements and/or when in the judgment of the Transit Operations Division executive manager transit would present an extreme hazard.

•Vessels whose list, trim or handling characteristics are such as to endanger themselves, ACP appurtenances and/or a third party, may have such further limitations placed on them as the Canal Authority deems necessary to insure reasonable safety.