Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits Again as Water Levels Continue to Fall

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Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits Again as Water Levels Continue to Fall

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The Panama Canal Authority will further tighten draft limits for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks due to falling water levels in Gatun Lake. This operational restriction aims to manage navigation safety amid ongoing water shortages.

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will impose another round of draft restrictions for vessels transiting its Neopanamax locks later this month as water levels in Gatun Lake continue to decline...

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