Maritime news

Monitor breaking maritime news and insights for profitable, efficient and safe shipping.

Tagged in locks

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