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Maritime Tariff

Official Tariffs are published by the Panama Canal Authority and kept up to date as changes occur, to provide information to shipping agencies and all other customers regarding services furnished and the rates applicable thereto.

List of Maritime Services Tariff

Main ItemTariff line ItemTariff TypeTariff usageServiceDescriptionTariff
#Main ItemTariff ItemTariff TypeTariff UsageDescriptionTariff
1020TUG SERVICES
1020Tug services for transit in Panamax locks and in the Gaillard Cut
110201020.RTP1RelatedMandatoryTug - complete transit in Panamax locks for super vessels $11,600.00
210201020.RTP2RelatedMandatoryTug - complete transit in Panamax locks for regular vessels $7,000.00
310201020.RTP3RelatedMandatoryTug - complete transit in Panamax locks for regular vessels < 24.38 meters (80 feet) in beam and with summer loaded displacement ≥ 20,321 MT (≥ 20,000 LT)$5,000.00
1020Regular tug services for partial transits with turnaround through 1 set of locks (Panamax locks)
410201020.RTP4RelatedMandatoryTug - partial transit in Panamax locks for super vessels $9,360.00
510201020.RTP5RelatedMandatoryTug - partial transit in Panamax locks for regular vessels with summer loaded displacement ≥ 20,321 MT (≥ 20,000 LT)$3,700.00
1020Regular tug services for partial transits with turnaround (2 sets of locks and the Gaillard Cut)
610201020.RTP6RelatedMandatoryTug - partial transit with turnaround in Panamax locks for super vessels $18,200.00
710201020.RTP7RelatedMandatoryTug - partial transit with turnaround in Panamax locks for regular vessels with summer loaded displacement ≥ 20,321 MT (≥ 20,000 LT)$10,400.00
1020Extraordinary tug service for vessels in Panamax and Neopanamax locks
810201020.ITP1RelatedIncidentalTug - extraordinary assistance at the entrance or exit of Panamax and/or Neopanamax locks $2,000.00
910201020.ITP2RelatedIncidentalTug - extraordinary assistance in the Gaillard Cut including the north approach channel to the Cocoli locks, for transiting vessels in Panamax locks and/or Neopanamax locks $3,200.00
1020Regular tug services for transit, per hour. Tugs services through the Canal and other services not covered by fixed tariffs.
1010201020.ITP3RelatedIncidentalTug - assistance for vessels not covered by fixed tariffs - hourly service$2,000.00
1020Other tug services
1110201020.ITP4RelatedIncidentalTug - other non-transit related services, hourly $2,000.00
1020Complete transit or partial transit with turnaround (Cocoli locks and the Gaillard cut)
1210201020.RTN1RelatedMandatoryTug - complete transit in Neopanamax locks or partial transit with turnaround service in Cocoli locks and the Gaillard Cut $30,000.00
Tug services - Neopanamax locks
1020Partial transit with turnaround (Agua Clara locks)
1310201020.RTN2RelatedMandatoryTug - partial transit with turnaround service in Agua Clara locks $30,000.00
1020Extraordinary tug service for Panamax Plus and Neopanamax vessel transits at Canal entrances and in Gatun lake:
1410201020.ITN1RelatedIncidentalTug - extraordinary escort assistance for Panamax Plus and Neopanamax vessels at Canal entrances and in Gatun lake $8,000.00
1510201020.ITN2RelatedIncidentalTug - extraordinary escort assistance for Panamax Plus and Neopanamax vessels in Gatun lake $4,800.00
1030HANDLING LINES (ON BOARD VESSELS)
1030Linehandling services for vessels entering Panamax locksCharge per Linehandler
1610301030.RHP1RelatedMandatoryLinehandling - complete transit in Panamax locks (tariff per linehandler)$270.00
1710301030.IHP1RelatedIncidentalAdditional deckhands - Panamax locks (tariff per linehandler and per each set of locks)$132.50
1810301030.IHH1RelatedIncidentalDeckhands for vessels shifting berth or mooring within the same port - Panamax locks (hourly tariff per linehandler)$45.00
1030Linehandling services for vessels entering Neopanamax locks
1910301030.RHN1RelatedMandatoryLinehandling - complete transit in Neopanamax locks (tariff per linehandler)$325.00
2010301030.IHN1RelatedIncidentalLinehandling - Additional deckhands in Neopanamax locks (tariff per linehandler and per each set of locks)$150.00
1035LOCOMOTIVES
Charge per Wire
2110351035.RLO1RelatedMandatoryLocomotives service, per wire utilized$500.00
1040ADMEASUREMENT SERVICE
2210401040.RAD1ComplementaryMandatoryAdmeasurement service charge when the vessel transits for the first time or when the vessel undergoes structural changes or modifications that affect ACP tolls basis. (launch services are included in the tariff).$1,100.00
1050TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM
Fees for booking slots based on vessel dimensions
1050Panamax locks
2310501050.IBP1ComplementaryIncidentalTransit reservation - regular vessels $10,500.00
2410501050.IBP2ComplementaryIncidentalTransit reservation - super vessels $41,000.00
1050Neopanamax locks
2510501050.IBN1ComplementaryIncidentalTransit reservation - neopanamax vessels $80,000.00
1050Cancellation Charge: It shall be applied based on Fees for Booking Slots, according to the following schedule
Notice period (in advance of required arrival time)
2610501050.IBC1ComplementaryIncidentalBooking cancellation over 90 days50% of the reservation tariff
2710501050.IBC2ComplementaryIncidentalBooking cancellation over 21 up to 90 days60% of the reservation tariff
2810501050.IBC3ComplementaryIncidentalBooking cancellation over 7 up to 21 days70% of the reservation tariff
2910501050.IBC4ComplementaryIncidentalBooking cancellation over 4 up to 7 days80% of the reservation tariff
3010501050.IBC5ComplementaryIncidentalBooking cancellation 4 days or less100% of the reservation tariff
1050Cancellation Surcharges for Neopanamax Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vessels
3110501050.IBC6ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation surcharge from 15 to 30 days, in addition to regular cancellation charge - Neopanamax LNG vessels$25,000.00
3210501050.IBC7ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation surcharge less than 15 days, in addition to regular cancellation charge - Neopanamax LNG vessels$35,000.00
1050Change in transit reservation date
Notice period (in advance of required arrival time) Fee for reservation date change
3310501050.IBD1ComplementaryIncidentalChange in transit reservation date over 21 to less than 60 days 60% of the reservation tariff
3410501050.IBD2ComplementaryIncidentalChange in transit reservation date over 7 up to 21 days70% of the reservation tariff
3510501050.IBD3ComplementaryIncidentalChange in transit reservation date over 4 up to 7 days80% of the reservation tariff
3610501050.IBD4ComplementaryIncidentalChange in transit reservation date 4 days or less100% of the reservation tariff
1050Change (swap) of booking slots between two booked vessels. Up to 5 swappings are allowed per transit itinerary
Fee for swap per vessel, per transit itinerary
3710501050.IBS1ComplementaryIncidentalFirst swap, all vessels Included in the reservation tariff
3810501050.IBS2ComplementaryIncidentalSecond swap, all vessels 40% of the reservation tariff
3910501050.IBS3ComplementaryIncidental ≥ 3rd swap ≤ 5 swap, all vessels 60% of the reservation tariff
4010501050.IBU1ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of booked vessel with a non-booked vesselApplies to the higher of the two reservation tariffs of the vessels involved in the substitution, based on the current reservation tariffs.
Notice period (in advance of required arrival time)
4110501050.IBU2ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of vessel with booking slot over 30 days (administrative charge)$500.00
4210501050.IBU3ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of vessel with booking slot over 14 up to 30 days 20% of the reservation tariff
4310501050.IBU4ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of vessel with booking slot over 7 up to 14 days 40% of the reservation tariff
4410501050.IBU5ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of vessel with booking slot over 4 up to 7 days 60% of the reservation tariff
4510501050.IBU6ComplementaryIncidentalSubstitution of vessel with booking slot – 4 days or less 80% of the reservation tariff
1050Daylight transit reservation
4610501050.IBY1ComplementaryIncidentalDaylight transit reservation guaranteed for regular vessels without restrictions$30,000.00
1050Cancellation charge for daylight transit reservations for regular vessels
Notice period (in advance of required arrival time)
4710501050.IBY2ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation of daylight transit reservation over 60 daysNo fee
4810501050.IBY3ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation of daylight transit reservation over 21 up to 60 days 40% of the reservation tariff
4910501050.IBY4ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation of daylight transit reservation over 72 hours up to 21 days 60% of the reservation tariff
5010501050.IBY5ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation of daylight transit reservation from 36 up to 72 hours80% of the reservation tariff
5110501050.IBY6ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation of daylight transit reservation less than 36 hours 100% of the reservation tariff
1050Fees for same-day transit for vessels that lose reservations due to late arrivals % of the reservation tariff
5210501050.IBL1ComplementaryIncidentalLate arrival fee up to 1 hour of late arrival25%
5310501050.IBL2ComplementaryIncidentalLate arrival fee over 1 up to 2 hours of late arrival50%
5410501050.IBL3ComplementaryIncidentalLate arrival fee over 2 hours of late arrival100%
5510501050.IBL4ComplementaryIncidentalNon-compliance with just-in-time service50%
1050Just-in-time service (JIT)
5610501050.IBJ1ComplementaryIncidentalJust-in-time service for vessels transiting the Panamax locks $4,000.00
5710501050.IBJ2ComplementaryIncidentalJust-in-time service for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks $10,000.00
1050Auction for transit slots
5810501050.IBA1ComplementaryIncidentalBooking for auction slot Best offer
5910501050.IBA2ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation charge for awarded auction slot 4 days or less 100% of awarded slot
1050High demand surcharge for reservation and auction slots during days of peak demand, and depending on Canal operating circumstances
6010501050.IBH1ComplementaryIncidentalSurcharge that is applied to the Neopanamax reservation on the day of the week identified as high demand, and the vessel transits on the day of high demand. Does not include auction.10% of the amount of the reservation
6110501050.IBH2ComplementaryIncidentalNeopanamax auction slot on the day of the week identified as high demand.Best offer
1050Transit Date Advance for booked vessels
6210501050.IBV1ComplementaryIncidentalTransit date advancement request for a Panamax locks booked vessel$5,000.00
6310501050.IBV2ComplementaryIncidentalTransit date advancement for a Neopanamax locks booked vessel$10,000.00
1060PILOTAGE
6410601060.IPD1ComplementaryIncidentalDelay related to transit movements for vessels with length overall (LOA) > 38.1 meters (125 feet), per pilot required. (Launch services is not included in the tariff).$800.00
6510601060.IPD2ComplementaryIncidentalDelay related to transit movements for vessels with length overall (LOA) ≤ 38.1 meters (125 feet), per pilot required. (Launch service is not included in the tariff).$550.00
Special Pilotage Service by assignment
6610601060.IPI1ComplementaryIncidentalFor port movements, this fee will be applied in addition to the port pilotage fee 1060.IPP1-IPP4. The assignment duration will be according to the job to be performed (launch service is included in the tariff).$1,000.00
6710601060.IPI2ComplementaryIncidentalFor commercial dredging equipment or jobs requiring a pilot on board during a shift (up to 8 hours, launch service is included in the tariff) $3,200.00
6810601060.IPI3ComplementaryIncidentalSpecial Pilotage service, when neither transit nor lockage is required; or for vessels in transit with deficiencies (launch service is included in the tariff)$3,000.00
1060Port Pilotage:
Local port calls (launch services are included in the tariff)Tarifa única
6910601060.IPP1ComplementaryIncidentalPort pilotage fee - small vessels as defined in tolls tariffs (launch services are included in the tariff)$725.00
7010601060.IPP2ComplementaryIncidentalPort pilotage fee - vessels with ≥ 1,000 PC/UMS or > 1,000 displacement tonnage – regular vessels (launch services are included in the tariff)$1,275.00
7110601060.IPP3ComplementaryIncidentalPort Pilotage Fee - super vessels (including Panamax plus)-(launch services are included in the tariff)$2,150.00
7210601060.IPP4ComplementaryIncidentalPort Pilotage Fee - Neopanamax vessels (launch services are included in the tariff)- (launch services are included in the tariff)$3,700.00
7310601060.IPP5ComplementaryIncidentalDelay related to port movements, per assigned pilot $500.00
1070CHANNEL FEE
Rates are for vessels using the Panama Canal Authority channel for port movements, as follows:
Single Tariff
7410701070.ICH1ComplementaryIncidentalNavigational channel fee - small vessels as defined in tolls tariffs$75.00
7510701070.ICH2ComplementaryIncidentalNavigational channel fee - regular vessels with ≥ 1,000 PC/UMS or > 1,000 displacement tonnage $ 75 + ($0.03*PC/UMS) up to a maximum charge of $300
7610701070.ICH3ComplementaryIncidentalNavigational channel fee - super vessels (including Panamax plus) $ 75 + ($0.02*PC/UMS) up to a maximum charge of $700
7710701070.ICH4ComplementaryIncidentalNavigational channel fee - Neopanamax vessels $ 75 + ($0.01*PC/UMS) up to a maximum charge of $1,100
1080TRANSIT VESSEL INSPECTION SERVICE
1080Inspection of transiting vessels requirements (launch service is included in the tariff)
7810801080.RIN1ComplementaryMandatoryVessels inspection service - small vessels that pay tolls based upon their length overall$120.00
7910801080.RIN2ComplementaryMandatoryVessels inspection service - matrix service (port state control), naval equipment / quarantine inspection and chemical inspection$670.00
8010801080.IIN1ComplementaryIncidentalVessel sanitary inspection service$670.00
1080Vessel inspections overseas, subject to request
8110801080.III1ComplementaryIncidentalVessel inspection – America$14,000.00
8210801080.III2ComplementaryIncidentalVessel inspection – Europe$21,000.00
8310801080.III3ComplementaryIncidentalVessel inspection – Asia, Africa, Oceania$28,000.00
8410801080.III4ComplementaryIncidental Vessel inspection – per additional day, overseas$3,500.00
1080Tariff for Canal Port Captain (CPC) Inspections Charge (launch service is included in the tariff). Transit or local call movement
8510801080.IIC1ComplementaryIncidentalInspection CPC - Level 1 (includes fixed fee for TVI re-inspection visit)$1,700.00
8610801080.IIC2ComplementaryIncidentalInspection CPC - Level 2$3,200.00
8710801080.IIC3ComplementaryIncidentalInspection CPC - Level 3$5,200.00
1081SECURITY CHARGE FOR TRANSITING VESSELS
8810811081.RSE1ComplementaryMandatorySecurity charge – minimum tolls, vessels whose PC/UMS tons is less than 3,000 tons (regardless of the billing unit); and vessels that pay tolls based on maximum displacement tons and have less than 5,392 displacement tons$165.00
8910811081.RSE2ComplementaryMandatorySecurity charge for vessels whose PC/UMS tons is 3,000 tons or more (regardless of the billing unit); and vessels that pay tolls based on maximum displacement tons and have 5,392 displacement tons or more$1,250.00
1082RENTAL CHARGE FOR PORTABLE UNIT (CAT/AIS - RTK)
9010821082.IAI1ComplementaryIncidentalRental fee for CAT/AIS portable unit, per transit - Panamax locks$350.00
9110821082.IRT1ComplementaryIncidentalRental fee for PPU-RTK portable unit, per transit; for the first transit in vessels with beam ≥ 33.22 meters (109 feet) in the Neopanamax locks, without antenna$5,000.00
9210821082.IRT2ComplementaryIncidentalRental fee for PPU-RTK portable unit, per transit; for the second transit in vessels with beam ≥ 33.22 meters (109 feet) in the Neopanamax locks, without antenna $ 5,000.00 + 100% surcharge
9310821082.IRT3ComplementaryIncidentalRental fee for PPU-RTK portable unit, per transit; for the third transit and upwards in vessels with beam ≥ 33.22 meters (109 feet) in the Neopanamax locks, without antenna $ 5,000.00 + Disruption Tariff low impact $65,000.00
1084INSPECTION SERVICE TO VERIFY INFORMATION REGARDING CONTAINERS
Late verification tariff of containers in full containers vessels
9410841084.IVE1ComplementaryIncidentalLate container verification fee – if the BAPLIE file and request for extension are received until 10:00 hours on the next day of the transit$3,500.00
9510841084.IVE2ComplementaryIncidentalLate container verification fee – if the BAPLIE file and request for extension are received between the 10:01 hours on the next day of the transit until 10:00 hours on the second day after the transit, which involves an invoice correction$7,000.00
9610841084.IVE3ComplementaryIncidentalLate container verification fee – if the BAPLIE file and request for extension are received between the 10:01 hours on the second day after transit until 10:00 hours of the fifth day after the transit, which involves an invoice correction$10,000.00
1085AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
1085Emergency response capacity and surveillance at critical points of the Panama Canal locks.
9710851085.REM1ComplementaryIncidentalAvailability of emergency equipment and surveillance service at critical points in the locks, per transit.$2,000.00
1085Ambulance Services
Disembarkment of patient (from transiting vessel) and pre-hospitalization care.
9810851085.IEM1ComplementaryIncidentalTariff for ambulance service, patient disembarkment and pre-hospitalization care $600.00
1086DISRUPTION CHARGE
9910861086.IDI1ComplementaryIncidentalLow impact - disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA < 91.44 meters (300 feet))$15,000.00
10010861086.IDI2ComplementaryIncidentalLow impact – disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA ≥ 91.44 meters (300 feet))$20,000.00
10110861086.IDI3ComplementaryIncidentalLow impact – disruption charge (super vessel)$40,000.00
10210861086.IDI4ComplementaryIncidentalLow impact disruption charge (Neopanamax/Panamax-plus vessel) $65,000.00
10310861086.IDI5ComplementaryIncidentalHigh impact -disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA < 91.44 meters (300 feet))$49,000.00
10410861086.IDI6ComplementaryIncidentalHigh impact – disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA ≥ 91.44 meters (300 feet))$65,000.00
10510861086.IDI7ComplementaryIncidentalHigh impact – disruption charge (super vessel)$125,000.00
10610861086.IDI8ComplementaryIncidentalHigh impact disruption charge (Neopanamax/Panamax-plus vessel)$250,000.00
1086Disruption charge for Non-Self-Propelled Vessels (dead tows and dead ships): it will be applied to these types of vessels. This charge is applied in addition to pertinent tolls and other marine tariffs.
10710861086.RDD1ComplementaryMandatoryDead tow surcharge (regular with LOA < 91.44 meters (300 feet))$38,000.00
10810861086.RDD2ComplementaryMandatoryDead tow surcharge (regular with LOA ≥ 91.44 meters (300 feet)) $50,000.00
10910861086.RDD3ComplementaryMandatoryDead tow surcharge (super) $100,000.00
11010861086.RDD4ComplementaryMandatoryDead tow surcharge (Neopanamax)$175,000.00
11110861086.RDD5ComplementaryMandatoryDead ship surcharge (regular with LOA < 91.44 meters (300 feet))$75,000.00
11210861086.RDD6ComplementaryMandatoryDead ship surcharge (regular with LOA ≥ 91.44 meters (300 feet))$100,000.00
11310861086.RDD7ComplementaryMandatoryDead ship surcharge (super) $150,000.00
11410861086.RDD8ComplementaryMandatoryDead ship surcharge (Neopanamax) $250,000.00
1088APPROVAL OF VESSEL PLANS SERVICE CHARGE
11510881088.IPL1ComplementaryIncidentalVessel plans – New construction or existing vessels without approved plans$3,000.00
11610881088.IPL2ComplementaryIncidentalVessel plans – Modifications of approved plans$1,000.00
11710881088.IPL3ComplementaryIncidentalVessel plans – Validation of approved plans$500.00
11810881088.IPL4ComplementaryIncidentalVessel plans – Special service for approval, at customer's request$6,000.00
1110MOORAGE AND ANCHORAGE
11911101110.IMO1ComplementaryIncidentalMoorage and anchorage service – vessels with LOA ≤ 38.1 meters (125 feet), per day$75.00
12011101110.IMO2ComplementaryIncidentalMoorage and anchorage service – vessels with LOA > 38.1 meters (125 feet), per day$400.00
1140DISEMBARKMENT AND EMBARKMENT AT LOCKS
12111401140.IEB1ComplementaryIncidentalCharge applicable in each instance that a gangplank is secured to a vessel for the purpose of disembarkment and/or embarkment of persons and/or things from/to vessels while at the locks$790.00
1150SHUTTLE ADVISOR SERVICE FOR SMALL CRAFT
12211501150.ISH1ComplementaryIncidentalShuttle Advisor Service for Small Craft, per hour. (Launch service is not included in the tariff) $90.00
1150*The minimum charge is for four (4) hours
1171USE OF DOCS FOR EMBARKMENT AND DISEMBARKMENT OF PASSENGERS
Use of docks for passengers
12311711171.IMU1ComplementaryIncidentalUse of ACP docks for embarkment and disembarkment of passengers from vessels ≤ 27.43 meters (90 feet) in LOA and < 6.1 meters (20 feet) in breadth$200.00
12411711171.IMU2ComplementaryIncidentalUse of ACP docks for embarkment and disembarkment of passengers from regular vessels and small vessels > 27.43 meters (90 feet) in LOA$600.00
12511711171.IMU3ComplementaryIncidentalUse of ACP docks for embarkment and disembarkment of passengers from super vessels$1,800.00
12611711171.IMU4ComplementaryIncidentalUse of ACP docks for embarkment and disembarkment of passengers from Neopanamax vessels$2,300.00
12711711171.IMU5ComplementaryIncidentalCancellation charge for reasons attributable to clients; 50% of the fee for the use of the dock. 50%
1200SERVICE RELATED TO AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES FOR THE PROGRAM OF RESPONSE AND CLEANUP OF OIL SPILLS
Vessel characteristics:
12812001200.RPC1ComplementaryMandatoryVessels with oil-carrying capacity from 400 up to 7,000 metric tons (TIER 1)$660.00
12912001200.RPC2ComplementaryMandatoryVessels with oil-carrying capacity from more than 7,000 up to 15,000 metric tons (TIER 2)$1,125.00
13012001200.RPC3ComplementaryMandatoryVessels with oil-carrying capacity from more than 15,000 up to 90,000 metric tons (TIER 3)$1,410.00
13112001200.RPC4ComplementaryMandatoryVessels with oil-carrying capacity greater than 90,000 metric tons (TIER 4)$2,000.00
1220AUDIOVISUAL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITH ESCORT AT THE LOCKS
1220Drone audiovisual production services (includes two ACP operators).
13212201220.IDR1ComplementaryIncidentalAudiovisual production service with 4k resolution drone. Rate per hour or fraction thereof (minimum 4 hours of service).$389.50
13312201220.IDR2ComplementaryIncidentalSurcharge for service if it extends more than the regular working hours, as stipulated in the contract, for each overtime hour25%
13412201220.IDR3ComplementaryIncidentalSurcharge for weekends and holidays40%
1220Transportation service for photographers of vessels during their transit through the Canal and their escort at the locks.
13512201220.IFO1ComplementaryIncidentalTariff for transportation and escort service $1,300.00
1500FRESH WATER SURCHARGE
13615001500.RWA1ComplementaryMandatoryFixed portion of the fresh water surcharge - Vessels with LOA > 38.1 meters (125 feet) and ≤ 91.44 meters (300 feet) $4,000.00
13715001500.RWA2ComplementaryMandatoryFixed portion of the fresh water surcharge - Vessels with LOA > 91.44 meters (300 feet)$10,000.00
13815001500.RWA3ComplementaryMandatoryVariable portion of the fresh water surcharge: applicable to vessels with a LOA greater than 38.1 meters (125 feet). The formula to calculate this portion is described in the notes on maritime tariffs related to this surcharge.Percentage obtained in the function times the total tolls of the vessel
1800LAUNCH SERVICE
13918001800.ILA1ComplementaryIncidentalLaunch Service Tariff, per event (launch roundtrip)$182.00
1999MISCELLANEOUS
14019991999.IMI1ComplementaryIncidentalMiscellaneous charges $-