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11/06/2026

The mistake is seeing this as “something for Panama Canal only” when the same increased accuracy also supports voyages and manoeuvres worldwide.

It is easy to frame this as a route-specific upgrade.
Something you need for one transit. One requirement. One moment.

But the real value does not stop there.

Improved positioning and accuracy support every manoeuvre. Every approach. Every operation where confidence and control matter.

From busy ports to tighter waterways, better data helps crews make clearer decisions and operate more efficiently.

And the wider industry is taking note. Major waterway authorities around the world have been watching the impact of Panama's requirements closely.

As the evidence builds that tighter standards contribute to safer, more efficient transit and reduce the risk of the kind of incidents that have cost the shipping industry billions in recent years, it is hard to imagine Panama remaining the only one.

The operators investing in this capability now are not just solving a current compliance requirement. They are positioning themselves ahead of where the industry is going.

So while Panama may be the reason to act, the benefits extend far beyond it.

This is not a one-route upgrade. It is an all round operational upgrade.

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Canal de Panamá

10/06/2026

For many operators, Panama is the reason to act, but the value of better positioning does not stop at one transit.

The Canal requirement may trigger the upgrade. But the benefits go far beyond a single route.

More accurate positioning supports better movement data across every journey.

Greater reliability improves confidence during critical operations.
And a more capable system helps vessels perform consistently, not just when it matters most.

The Panama Canal may be the trigger, but what you are really investing in is a system that works harder across the entire operation.

Precise positioning supports safer manoeuvring in confined waters, more controlled approaches in busy ports, and greater confidence during any operation where accuracy is not optional.

And a vessel that operates with that level of reliability is one that is less exposed to the kind of incidents that generate delays, damage and costs that dwarf the price of the upgrade itself.

One decision. Ongoing operational value.

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Canal de Panamá

09/06/2026

This approval is the result of years of work by the AMI team, developing an upgrade that makes SMIDS Pro Panama-ready and globally more accurate.

Behind every approval is time. Development. Testing. Refinement.

Our team has worked extensively to evolve SMIDS Pro into a next-generation solution, building on decades of proven performance and pushing it forward with enhanced accuracy, reliability and capability.

Achieving Panama Canal approval is not just a milestone.

It is a reflection of the engineering, collaboration and commitment that went into making this system what it is today.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this to life.

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https://amimarine.com/news/panama-approvals-for-smids-pro/

Canal de Panamá

04/06/2026

The SMIDS Pro Panama Pilot Upgrade Kit is the approved upgrade that enables SMIDS Pro to meet the Panama Canal's fixed piloting unit positioning requirement.

For vessels looking to transit the Panama Canal, approval is not just a technical detail. It is a requirement that determines whether the route can be used or not.

This upgrade ensures your Satellite Speed Log setup aligns with those requirements, so your vessel is ready when it matters.

What makes this different is that the capability does not exist purely to satisfy a single requirement. The same precision that meets the Panama Canal's standards is the same precision that supports confident decision making in every demanding operation your vessel faces.

Panama was the first to introduce these requirements, but it is unlikely to be the last.

Other major waterway authorities have been watching closely, observing the impact that tighter positioning standards have had on safe and efficient transit.

When you consider the billions of dollars in disruption caused by high profile incidents in some of the world's most critical shipping lanes in recent years, the case for tighter regulation elsewhere only gets stronger.

The vessels that are already equipped are not just Panama-ready. They are ahead of where the rest of the world is heading.

Click through to our website to learn more: https://amimarine.com/news/panama-approvals-for-smids-pro/

Canal de Panamá

03/06/2026

Treating this like a technical footnote misses the bigger point. The right setup is part of getting the Canal route to work for your vessel.

The shortcut is only valuable if everything is in place to use it properly.

When setup is treated as secondary, it often leads to delays, limitations or financial penalties at the point it matters most.

The vessels that get this right are not just Panama-ready.

They are better equipped for every operation that demands precise positioning, whether that is holding station in a busy anchorage, navigating a tight port approach or managing complex manoeuvres in restricted waters.

That capability does not switch off once the canal is behind them.

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Canal de Panamá

02/06/2026

This is not about paperwork. It is about having the onboard capability needed to take the Panama Canal route as intended.

The opportunity is clear. Shorter routes. Reduced distance.

But for the right vessels, access now depends on having the correct fixed Non-Portable Piloting Aid (RTK enabled) in place.

Without it, the advantage is not fully realised.

Preparation is what makes the passage through the Panama Canal possible.

And once that preparation is in place, the value does not stop at Panama.

The SMIDS Pro satellite speed log with Panama Pilot upgrade continues working on every voyage by delivering accurate positioning for close manoeuvring worldwide, in open waters or inland water ways.

It is not just about being compliant for one route. It is about having a system onboard that earns its place every single day.

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Canal de Panamá

28/05/2026

The SMIDS Pro Panama Pilot Upgrade Kit helps make sure your vessel is ready for the Panama Canal route and the time and distance savings that come with it.

The shortcut is well known. Thousands of miles saved. Faster transit. Lower operational impact.

But those benefits depend on preparation.

Without the right setup in place, the opportunity can quickly turn into delays, inefficiencies or missed advantages.

This upgrade is about making sure your system is ready before it matters. So when the route opens up, your vessel is already in a position to take it.

But the Panama Pilot upgrade kit is not a one-trick pony.

Built on the SMIDS Pro satellite speed log, it continues working long after the canal is behind you, supporting accurate positioning for docking, lightering, dredging and ship-to-ship operations anywhere in the world.

Our system isn’t built just to tick the box so your vessel is compliant, it’s designed to be useful and give value on every voyage.

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Canal de Panamá

27/05/2026

The mistake is focusing on the route savings and forgetting the onboard setup that makes those savings possible.

The Panama Canal offers a clear advantage on paper. Shorter journeys. Lower fuel use. Reduced operational time.

But those benefits only exist when the vessel is properly prepared and meets the requirements of the Panama Canal Authority.

Without the right setup onboard, what should be a streamlined transit can quickly become delays, inefficiencies or missed opportunities.

The shortcut is only valuable if you are ready to take it.

And the right setup does more than just get you through Panama.

And the right setup does more than just get you through Panama. The SMIDS Pro satellite speed log and Panama Pilot upgrade kit give you accurate positioning for docking and other close manoeuvring anywhere in the world, on every voyage.

It is not a one-route upgrade. It is an operational upgrade that keeps delivering long after the canal is behind you.

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Canal de Panamá

26/05/2026

The Panama Canal only saves time and money if your vessel arrives ready to use it properly.

On paper, the shortcut is obvious. Thousands of miles saved. Reduced fuel costs. Faster journeys.

But in reality, that advantage only exists if your vessel is fully prepared to transit efficiently and meet the necessary operational requirements of the Panama Canal.

Without the right systems in place, delays, restrictions or financial penalties can quickly add up.

The opportunity is significant. But only if you are ready for it.

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Canal de Panamá

20/05/2026

Our Satellite Speed Log Upgrade Kit is now approved to help vessels meet the Panama Canal’s requirement for a fixed, non-portable piloting unit with RTK.

That means vessel operators now have a clear, approved route to achieving the positioning accuracy needed for transiting one of the world’s most important waterways.

But this is bigger than canal compliance alone.

This upgrade also brings enhanced navigation accuracy to voyages and manoeuvres worldwide, backed by full replay software and over 50 days of ships movement data storage.

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