News Content
Panama Canal will be 12.8 metres or 42 feet deep as of June 27
THE Panama Canal Authority has announced that the maximum allowable draft for vessels transiting the new set of locks will be 12.8 metres, or 42 feet, in tropical fresh water (TFW), starting from June 27.
This draft limitation is based on Gatun Lake level projections and the weather forecast for the coming weeks.
An updated draft limitation will be announced at least four weeks prior to the opening of the new locks, a statement issued by canal authorities said, reported GAC Hot Port News.
This draft limitation is based on Gatun Lake level projections and the weather forecast for the coming weeks.
An updated draft limitation will be announced at least four weeks prior to the opening of the new locks, a statement issued by canal authorities said, reported GAC Hot Port News.
Latest News
- For the first time, tianjin Port realized the whole process of dock operati...
- From January to August, piracy incidents in Asia increased by 38%!The situa...
- Quasi-conference TSA closes as role redundant in mega merger world
- Singapore says TPP, born again as CPTPP, is now headed for adoption
- Antwerp posts 5th record year with boxes up 4.3pc to 10 million TEU
- Savannah lifts record 4 million TEU in '17 as it deepens port
