SUPPLEMENTARY PORT ANALYSIS REPORT. PANAMA CANAL. BALBOA VISITATION AND NORTHBOUND TRANSIT

A supplementary port analysis report for the Panama Canal is presented, dealing with a Balboa visitation and northbound transit of the N.S. Savannah. Principal fields of investigation include: approaches to the harbor; pier and dock facilities; port fire control capability; tug size, number, and availability; water characteristics based on tidal conditions; communications between various agencies such as tug companies, Coast Guard, Civil Defense, police and fire departments; police control of crowds and ability to disperse and evacuate crowds; and the possibility of quick departure of the ship from its berth to a remote anchorage in emergency situations. Port and emergency procedures are outlined.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number M-3-PC-Suppl.
• Corporate Authors:

  Maritime Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Atomic Energy Commission

  Washington, DC  United States  20235
• Publication Date: 1963-1-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 16 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Marine terminals; Nuclear powered ships; Port structures; Ports; Safety; Ship operations; Standards
• Identifier Terms: Panama Canal
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Emergency contingency plans
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026686
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: 970/5389
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 15 1973 12:00AM