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Panama Canal increases draught for neo-panamax locks

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t has been raining heavily in the Panama Canal watershed recently, leading Canal authorities to reconsider the maximum authorised draught for the vessels transiting the new neo-panamax locks as the levels of Gatun Lake are rising.

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the maximum authorised draught allowed for vessels transiting the neo-panamax locks will be 13.72m (45.0 feet) TFW.

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

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