Sailings to the prime tourist Isla de Taboga were suspended Sunday, September 3 following damage to the main pier by waves in the early hours.

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) said in a statement, in that due to the maximum tides, part of the pier was affected so that the boats could not reach it and the pier was temporarily closed while AMP personnel assessed the damage to proceed with the repairs.

The National Civil Protection System  (SINAPROC)maintains a prevention notice until Tuesday, September 5 in the Panamanian Pacific for tides that will reach a maximum of 18.3 feet in height.