Panama Canal tightens draught limits again

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The Panama Canal Authority announced a reduction in the maximum draught allowed for neopanamax vessels to 14.94 meters due to water risk concerns. This adjustment highlights ongoing environmental and operational challenges at this crucial global shipping chokepoint.

The Panama Canal is preparing to tighten draught limits for neopanamax vessels again, in another sign that water risk is returning to one of shipping’s most important chokepoints. The Panama Canal Authority has told ship agents, owners and operators that it will reduce the maximum authorised draught at its neopanamax locks to 14.94 m, or …