Until further notice, vessels will continue to be allowed to transit at their maximum approved draft of up to 12.04 meters (39.5 feet) Tropical Fresh Water (TFW).

“Although the level of Gatun Lake is still well below normal levels for this time of the year, and the ‘El Nino’ phenomenon is still present in the region, the amount of rainfall received in the Canal Watershed during the last few days has made it possible for the Panama Canal to suspend the announced restriction,” it confirmed.

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