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Table No. 1

DRAUGHT FOR VESSELS IN BALLAST
TRANSITING THE CANAL (1, 2, 3)

Beam Recommended Draught

Up to 254 ft, 3 inch Less than or equals 40 ft.

1 ) Vessels of a beam over 210 ft. and up to 254 ft, 3 inches can transit the Canal in a beam wind not exceeding
10 knots.
2 ) Vessels of a beam over 254 ft, 3 inch may be allowed to transit the Canal with a special request.
3 ) Ballast tankers must comply with Art. 119.

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