Maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax Locks

09 Apr 2021 / Panama Canal, Panama

Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces updates to the implementation dates for the maximum authorized drafts announced in Advisories to Shipping A-17-2021 and A-18-2021, as follows:

The maximum authorized draft in the Neopanamax locks will remain at 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW until May 5, 2021. Effective May 6, 2021, the maximum authorized draft will be 14.78 m (48.5 feet) TFW, until further notice.

The draft reduction to 14.63 m (48.0 feet) TFW announced in Advisory to Shipping A-18-2021, is hereby temporarily suspended.

For further reference on Gatun Lake level estimates please refer to the following link: https://apps.pancanal.com/t/TI/views/GatunH2OIndicators/GatunWaterLevel?:isGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&:embed=y

(For information about operations in Panama, contact GAC Panama at [email protected])

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No. A-20-2021 dated 8 April 2021

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