This document specifies the types, nominal sizes, dimensions and materials, as well as construction,
manufacturing and marking requirements, for Panama chocks installed to lead the mooring and towing
rope of a ship. It is intended for ships passing through the Panama Canal, which are normally assisted
through the locks by locomotives using steel towing wires and/or by tug boats. These chocks meet
normal mooring requirements and Panama Canal requirements; they are suitable for mooring vessels
inside the Panama Canal locks.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.