Maximum authorised draft for neopanamax locks increased
Published by Jessica Casey,
Editor
Dry Bulk,
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced an increase of the maximum authorised draft for neopanamax vessels transiting the Panama Canal to 14.33 m (47 ft)Tropical Fresh Water (TFW).
Vessels arriving with drafts over 14.33 m (47.0 feet) TFW may be allowed to transit, depending on the actual level of Gatun Lake at the time of transit. Otherwise, they will be required to trim or off-load cargo in order to be allowed to transit.
The ACP will continue to monitor the level of Gatun Lake in order to announce future draft adjustments in a timely manner.
Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/shipping/08072020/maximum-authorised-draft-for-neopanamax-locks-increased/
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