Great time-lapse video displaying a trial transit of the Panama Canal’s new Atlantic-facing Agua Clara locks from a pilot’s perspective. The vessel is the MV Baroque, a bulk provider measuring 255m lengthy by 43m in beam, which has been chartered particularly for coaching functions within the lead as much as the inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal this Sunday.

For southbound transits of the brand new Agua Clara locks, when coming into canal waters vessels can be boarded by two Panama Canal pilots, whereas two tugboats can be secured to the bow and stern to help within the method and full transit of the locks. Two extra tugs will help on the arrival and entrance to the locks, however can be launched earlier than the transit begins.

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