DutchCruiseFan Posted June 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I know that with the new locks bigger ships can fit into the panama canal but are there any restrictions when it comes to heigth? I can remember that because of bridges the really big cruise ships stil won't fit. Can anyone confirm this and tell me what the maximum heigth is? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted June 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The "low bridge" on the Panama Canal is the Bridge of the Americas. The maximum air draft permitted under the Bridge at this time is 205', depending on the tide. The other bridge is the Centennial Bridge over the Canal in Gaillard (Culebra) Cut, which has a clearance of 262'. A third bridge, yet unnamed is under construction over the Atlantic entrance, it will have a clearance of 246'. The new Atlantic Bridge is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2017. From what I have been given to understand, the 246 figure is a key figure for the unloading cranes that many container ships must accommodate. There are plans for a replacement for the Bridge of Americas, construction has not started and I am not aware of any projected completion date. So far just in the planning stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchCruiseFan Posted June 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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