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Panama Canal raises maximum authorised draft for Neopanamax locks
OPERATORS of the Panama Canal have increased its maximum allowable draft for vessels passing through its Neopanamax locks following the recent rainfall that has brought the two artificial lakes linking the waterway to their operating limits.
"Effective immediately and until further notice, the maximum allowable draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be increased to 14.33 metres Tropical Fresh Water (TFW)," the canal said in response to rising waters in the Gatun and Alajuela lakes, reports American Shipper.
"With the expected arrival of the dry season in the next few weeks, the Panama Canal will continue to monitor and manage the water levels of the Gatun and Alajuela Lakes," the announcement continued. "Any necessary updates to the maximum allowable draft will be announced in a timely manner."
"Effective immediately and until further notice, the maximum allowable draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be increased to 14.33 metres Tropical Fresh Water (TFW)," the canal said in response to rising waters in the Gatun and Alajuela lakes, reports American Shipper.
"With the expected arrival of the dry season in the next few weeks, the Panama Canal will continue to monitor and manage the water levels of the Gatun and Alajuela Lakes," the announcement continued. "Any necessary updates to the maximum allowable draft will be announced in a timely manner."
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