Re: Neopanamax Locks Draft– Attached Advisory to Shipping ADV-07-2020 announcing that, effective March 30, 2020, the maximum authorized draft for vessels
transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 13.87 m (45.5 feet) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW).
Re: Panamax Locks Draft – Maximum transit draft in the Panamax locks remains unchanged at 12.04 meters (39 feet 6 inches) Tropical Fresh Water, deepest point of immersion.
Re: Waiting Times – Vessels without reservation (booking) continue to experience significant delays.
At present more than 130 vessels waiting at anchorage for transit.
Neopanamax northbound, waiting 6 days
Neopanamax southbound, waiting 3 days
Supers, NB & SB, waiting 10 days
Regulars, NB & SB, waiting 3 days
For further information please contact us at:
Norton Lilly International (Panama) S.A.
Bldg. 3825 – Office 204
Howard – Panama-Pacifico
Panama, Rep. of Panama
Tel: (507) 304-4600
Fax: (507) 269-3926
Main email: operations@nortonlilly.com.pa (24 hours)
Management email: nortonadm@nortonlilly.com.pa (office hours)
Web: www.nortonlilly.com.pa
