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Panama Canal suspends last round of draught restrictions

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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the suspension of its previously announced draught restriction of 13.11 m (43.0 feet) maximum Tropical Fresh Water (TFW) for vessels transiting the neo-panamax locks and 11.73 m (38.5 feet) TFW for vessels transiting the panamax locks, which was scheduled to become effective 16 July 2019.

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.

Read more: June water levels in Panama Canal below average for last 65 years

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