巴拿马运河管理局（ACP）一直在密切监测加通湖（Gatun Lake）的水位，以确定船只通过Neopanamax船闸的最大吃水深度。为了应对湖泊目前和预计的水位，ACP发布了一系列船舶吃水限制的调整。最近的公告显示，过去几个月最大吃水深度一直在下降。
如本通函所述，请务必注意，未来几周的最大吃水限值可能会发生变化。具体来说，是6月13日开始，船舶被允许最大吃水下降到13.41米（44.0 英尺），到6月25日，热带淡水吃水会进一步下降到13.26米（43.5英尺）。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Panama Canal – Successive Draught Restriction Adjustments Amidst Water Supply Shortage to Gatun Lake
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been closely monitoring the water levels of Gatun Lake, a vital component in determining the maximum authorised draught for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks. In response to the present and projected levels of the lake, the ACP has issued a series of advisories announcing successive draught adjustments. The ACP’s recent advisories reveal a consistent pattern of decreasing maximum authorised draught over the past few months.
As stated in this advisory, it is important to note that the maximum authorised draughts for the upcoming weeks are subject to changes. Specifically, on 13th June 2023, the maximum authorised draught must not exceed 13.41 meters (44.0 feet), and on 25th June 2023, the limit will be 13.26 meters (43.5 feet) TFW.
Please see attached file for details.
