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Panama Canal Tightens Draught Limits for Neopanamax Vessels Again Starting July 24
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce maximum authorised draught for neopanamax vessels to 14.94 metres from July 24 and further to 14.78 metres from August 15, citing hydrological conditions and a potential El Niño. The restrictions signal a return to defensive water management ahead of the dry season, though not yet as severe as the 2023-24 drought.
Jul 6, 2026 1 source