Update to maximum draft in Neopanamax & Panamax Locks

14 Jun 2023 / Panama Canal, Panama

The Panama Canal Authority [ACP] announces the postponement of the maximum authorized draft of 13.41 m (44.0 feet) TFW in the neopanamax locks until June 19, 2023. Therefore, the maximum authorized draft of 13.56 m (44.5 feet) TFW will remain in effect until June 18, 2023.

The maximum authorized draft of 13.26 m (43.5 feet) TFW in the neopanamax locks will be in effect for June 25, 2023.

The maximum authorized drafts for the following weeks are summarized in the following table:

MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED DRAFT (TFW)

July 09, 2023:
11.89 m (39.0 feet) Panamax locks only

July 19, 2023
13.26 m (43.0 feet)
11.73 m (38.5 feet) Panamax locks only

The ACP will continue to monitor the level of Gatun Lake and announce future draft adjustments in a timely manner.

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

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory To Shipping No. A-25-2023 dated 13 June 2023

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