The maximum authorised draught allowed of 13.41 m (44.0 feet) TFW for vessels transiting the neo-panamax locks and 12.04 m (39.5 feet) TFW for vessels transiting the Panamax locks will remain in effect until further notice, said the ACP.
Dry conditions are likely to continue throughout July and may last even longer, according to the ACP. The first draught restriction, was set in January and took effect 11 February.
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