Neopanamax locks maximum draft of 13.56 m TFW will remain in effect until June 18

PANAMA FLASH! – Panama Canal Draft Adjustment

Panama City – June 13^th, 2023

The Panama Canal Authority announces the postponement of the maximum authorized draft of 13.41 m (44.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax locks until June 19, 2023. Therefore, the maximum authorized draft of 13.56 m (44.5 feet) TFW will remain in effect until June 18, 2023.

The maximum authorized draft of 13.26 m (43.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax locks will be in effect for June 25^th, 2023

Panamax locks

The Panama Canal Authority announces that effective July 9^th, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Panamax locks will be 11.89 m (39.0 feet) TFW.   Vessels Arriving draft 12.04m (39.5 feet) TFW will be allowed to transit until July 8^th, 2023.  A second draft restriction will be effective July 19^th, 2023 for the Panamax locks, the maximum authorized draft allowed to transit will be 11.73 m (38.5 feet) TFW.

The ACP will continue to monitor the level of Gatun Lake and announce future draft adjustments in a timely manner.

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