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'''Super-panamax''' is a term used to refer to vessels too large to transit the [[Panama Canal]]. | '''Super-panamax''' is a term used to refer to vessels too large to transit the [[Panama Canal]]. | ||
'''Panamax''' vessels are built to the canal's maximum | '''Panamax''' vessels are built to the canal's maximum dimensions. | ||
The [[canal lock]]'s maximum dimensions are 294 metres, by 32.3 metres, with a draft of 12 metres. | The [[canal lock]]'s maximum dimensions are 294 metres, by 32.3 metres, with a draft of 12 metres. | ||
Panamax vessels displace about 65,000 tons. | Panamax vessels displace about 65,000 tons. | ||
Revision as of 00:23, 7 February 2010
Super-panamax is a term used to refer to vessels too large to transit the Panama Canal. Panamax vessels are built to the canal's maximum dimensions. The canal lock's maximum dimensions are 294 metres, by 32.3 metres, with a draft of 12 metres. Panamax vessels displace about 65,000 tons.