Maersk notes low sea levels in Amazon River reducing drafts

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DANISH shipping giant Maersk is carrying out extensive mapping, research, and monitoring of the Amazon River levels, reports London’s Port Technology Internationnal. Based on information recorded by the National Water Agency’s (ANA) standards and continual study of the evolution of the Amazon Rive’s ebb levels in the region, Maersk determined that the Negro River has not increased since June 17. This suggests that vessel drafts may be restricted during the dry season, which runs from 15...

https://www.seanews.com.tr/maersk-notes-low-sea-levels-in-amazon-river-reducing-drafts/200724/

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