Draft Adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks on May 24th

Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces Draft Adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks effective May 24, 2023
Panamax locks maintenance: tentative lane outage

Norton Lilly Ship Agent in Panama about Panamax Locks maintenance and tentative lane outage
Panama Canal finds necessary to update maximum draft in the Neopanamax Locks

Despite the ACP’s continuous efforts to minimize draft restrictions by implementing water-saving measures in the transit operation, the level of Gatun Lake has been falling faster than originally predicted. The precipitation in the Canal watershed for the first 11 days of April is approximately 70% below the historical average, and the water supplied by the rivers to the Canal’s watershed is 80% below average.
Panama Canal tentative Panamax locks lane outage maintenance

Canal Authority informs of a tentative lane outage to facilitate maintenance
Draft Adjustment to 14.32 m (47.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks

Draft Adjustment to 14.32 m (47.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks
Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces that effective April 22, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 14.48 m (47.5 […]
Panama Canal incident in Pacific entrance channel
Full container vessel Cape Kortia reported an outbreak of fire in the Engine room
Update to the Panama Canal customer code procedure

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) published today the new version of the Customer Code procedure which includes the following changes.
Panama Canal’s Simplified Tolls Structure Approved by Cabinet Council
The approved tolls structure, which will provide greater visibility and three-year price predictability to customers, incorporates industry feedback obtained during the formal consultation period. The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama has approved the tolls structure recommended by the Panama Canal Board of Directors, following a formal consultation and public hearing process that considered industry […]
Public Protests in several areas of Panama
PANAMA FLASH! Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. The protesters gathered in several areas in the city and main roads impeding all type of public, private, passengers and cargo […]