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ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.pancanal.com FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2020 Panama Canal Authority Vice Presidency for Operations Advisory to Shipping No. A-15-2022 April 20, 2022 TO : All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators SUBJECT : Draft Adjustment to 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW for the Neopanamax Locks Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the ACP announces that effective May 18, 2022, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will be 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW. Vessels arriving with drafts over 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW may be allowed to transit past May 18, 2022, depending on the actual level of Gatun Lake at the time of transit. Otherwise, vessels will be required to trim or off-load cargo in order to be allowed to transit. The ACP continues to monitor the level of Gatun Lake in order to announce future draft adjustments in a timely manner. ORIGINAL SIGNED Marcia L. de Ortega Acting Vice President for Operations 3654-A (OP-I) V. 1/10/2020
May 4, 2007
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