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Panama Canal ends draught restrictions

The Panama Canal has ended draught restrictions on vessels that were caused by the El Nino effect.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 8, 2016

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Draught restrictions had been imposed on panamax vessels transiting the existing canal in recent months due to a lack of rainfall reducing water levels.

“We’re back to normal level of waters, yesterday we got enough rains and for the draught levels,” Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano told Seatrade Maritime News at Posidonia 2016.

The draught levels for panamaxes on the existing locks are 39.5 feet, while for the new, larger locks due to open on 26 June it will be 43 feet.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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