03 Jun 2016 / Panama Canal
Effective immediately and until further notice, there is a draft restriction of 39 feet (11.89 m) in Tropical Fresh Water at the deepest point of immersion.
The Tropical Fresh Water of Gatun Lake density is 0.9954 tons/m³ at 29.4ºC. Transition to fresh water frequently alters the trim of large vessels by 0.24 to 0.325 feet (7.5 to 10 cms) by the head.
Current average delays are as follows:
Supers (large, over 91 feet in beam, transit with restrictions):
Northbound: 1-3 days
Southbound: 1-2 days
Regulars (small, under 91 feet in beam, unrestricted transit):
Northbound: 1-2 days
Southbound: 1-2 days
(For more about operations at the Panama Canal contact [email protected])
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