Update to Maximum Authorized Draft for Neopanamax Locks

20 Apr 2021 / Panama Canal, Panama

Rainfall in the Panama Canal watershed during the past weeks has allowed the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to postpone the implementation dates for the maximum authorized draft in the Neopanamax locks announced in Advisory to Shipping A-20-2021.

Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, the maximum authorized draft in the Neopanamax locks will remain at 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW until further notice. The maximum authorized draft of 14.78 m (48.5 feet) TFW, is hereby 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-23-2021 dated 19 April 2021

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