Effective IMMEDIATELY (09/06/2021): the Panama Canal Authority has advised that ‘the maximum authorized draft for the Neopanamax locks will be 15.24 m (50.0 feet) TFW‘.
Our local agent in Panama, Capas E.E.V. informed us that the maximum authorized draft for Panamax Locks remains at 12.04m (39.5 feet) TWF in the deepest point of immersion.
For full details see this document: Advisory to Shipping no. A-27-2021 from 09/06/2021
YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS
Do you have questions about the increase to the maximum authorised draft for the Neopanamax locks? Or do you have vessels in Panama and need someone to solve shipping problems before they have even happened? Contact MasOceans SA and together with our local partners in Panama, Capas E.E.V., your port calls will run smoothly.
Capas is our partner in Panama for your port calls in: Bahía Las Minas (Terminal Granalera & Chevron), Colón 2000, Colón Container Terminal, Oil Tanking, Manzanillo International Terminal, Melones Oil Terminal, P.P.C. Balboa & Drydock MEC, Patsa & Potsa, PPC Christóbal & Telfer Tanks, PSA, PTP Charzo Azul, PTP Chiriquí Grande, Taboguilla.
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