12 Feb 2019 / Panama Canal, Panama

Maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax locks

Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, effective February 27, 2019, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will be 14.63m (48.0 feet) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW).

Vessels arriving with drafts over 14.63 m (48.0 feet) TFW may be allowed to transit past February 27, 2019, depending on the actual level of Gatun Lake at the time of transit. Otherwise, they will be required to trim or off-load cargo in order to be allowed to transit.

Draft adjustments will be announced in 12 inch (30.5 cm) decrements, generally with at least four weeks advance notice.

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

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No. A-03-2019

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