The Panama Canal Authority announced on July 25 the increase to the maximum authorised draft for Neopanamax vessels sailing through the Panama Canal, due to recent rainfall that impacted the area.
Specifically, recent rainfall in the Canal watershed has allowed the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to increase to the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the...
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