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Panama Canal commemorates seventh anniversary of the Neopanamax Locks
The anniversary comes with challenges on water and climate – Over 20,600 vessels have transited the Neopanamax locks since their inauguration On June 26, 2016, thousands of people observed the beginning of a new era for the country with the …
Jun 27, 2023 / Curious
Panama Canal Extends Maximum Length Overall and Increases Draft for Neopanamax Locks
The waterway begins to accommodate vessels up to 370.33 meters in maximum length overall and announces a 15.24-meter (50-foot) draft ahead of the expansion’s fifth anniversaryAhead of the fifth anniversary of its expansion, the Panama Canal has …
Jun 16, 2021 / Curious
UPDATE 5 on Suez Canal Blocked by Ever Given - Steps to free the Ever Given?
The operation to free the giant container ship stuck in the Suez Canal is continuing, with warnings it could take days or even weeks.The Ever Given, operated by the Taiwanese company Evergreen Marine, is the length of four football pitches and is …
Mar 26, 2021 / Accidents
UPDATE 3 on Suez Canal Blocked by Ever Given - Photos and Videos
The current situation with Ever GivenTugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge the massive container ship Ever Given stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most important …
Mar 25, 2021 / Accidents
Heavy-lift vessel Gulliver lifts second lock gate out of Pierre Vandammelock at Port of Zeebrugge
The Port of Zeebrugge was the scene of a spectacular operation on Monday the 25th of May. The second gate of the Pierre Vandammelock was decoupled, lifted out of the water, and brought to the inner harbour to be renovated. Weighing 2500 tonnes and …
May 27, 2020 / Vessels
First lock gate of the new sea lock has arrived at IJmuiden
The first of a total of three lock gates for the new sea lock has arrived at IJmuiden Sunday (Jan20). The lock gate was towed by a tug across the North Sea to its final destination. On its way from South Korea to IJmuiden - with a stopover at …
Jan 22, 2019 / Curious