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Panama Canal Pilot Shiphandling and Ships.Opinions are my own. Pics/vids taken with/t compromising safety. Own views/ opinions.

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1/× There was a time when ships were designed not only thinking on cargo capacity, but also on crew wellbeing. Fully enclosed bridge without sacrificing visibility.

1/× There was a time when ships were designed not only thinking on cargo capacity, but also on crew wellbeing. Fully enclosed bridge without sacrificing visibility.

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13/x campaingned around the globe to have the US returned the land and the operation of the canal to the Panamanians. In 1977 the Torrijos/Carter treaty was signed, and the Canal was handed over to Panama in 1999. Justice was made. There is more to it, but basically this is it.

13/x campaingned around the globe to have the US returned the land and the operation of the canal to the Panamanians. In 1977 the Torrijos/Carter treaty was signed, and the Canal was handed over to Panama in 1999. Justice was made. There is more to it, but basically this is it.

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1/× Docking the MSC SOPHIA PAZ (300m x 48m, draft 14.8m) This is how we (I) do it.. Ride on the pilot boat to the Cristobal breakwater, its nearly midnight.

1/× Docking the MSC SOPHIA PAZ (300m x 48m, draft 14.8m) This is how we (I) do it.. Ride on the pilot boat to the Cristobal breakwater, its nearly midnight.

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1/x I will try briefly to shed some light on why the Panama Canal was turned over to the Republic of Panama while the "ONE MISSION" departs a waiting mooring station to continue her transit northbound. Panama got its independence from Spain in 1821 and the joined Colombia.
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1/x I will try briefly to shed some light on why the Panama Canal was turned over to the Republic of Panama while the "ONE MISSION" departs a waiting mooring station to continue her transit northbound. Panama got its independence from Spain in 1821 and the joined Colombia.

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4,941,372 views • 1 year ago

As a general safety rule in the Panama Canal, the combined speed when meeting a LNG carrier should not exceed 12 kts. We can't do much about the passage distance. Besides the LNG is assigned 2 tugs all the way througout the transit. Good day!
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As a general safety rule in the Panama Canal, the combined speed when meeting a LNG carrier should not exceed 12 kts. We can't do much about the passage distance. Besides the LNG is assigned 2 tugs all the way througout the transit. Good day!

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44,830 views • 13 days ago

1/× The Panama Canal was not built primarly for trade. It was built by the U.S.A. to be able to move its navy from Pacific to Atlantic vcv in a short period of time. In fact, what determined the size of the locks was not a commercial ship, but a navy one. In those days not many
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1/× The Panama Canal was not built primarly for trade. It was built by the U.S.A. to be able to move its navy from Pacific to Atlantic vcv in a short period of time. In fact, what determined the size of the locks was not a commercial ship, but a navy one. In those days not many

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361,392 views • 7 months ago

The moment that you know that it is too late but still hope (finger cross) that the calculation of the "air draft" and the bridge clearance and tide are correct.
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The moment that you know that it is too late but still hope (finger cross) that the calculation of the "air draft" and the bridge clearance and tide are correct.

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247,780 views • 1 year ago

The panamax COSTA DELIZIOSA (294m x 32m) sails south bound in Gatun Lake. Pasenger vessels have schedule priority over other vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
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The panamax COSTA DELIZIOSA (294m x 32m) sails south bound in Gatun Lake. Pasenger vessels have schedule priority over other vessels transiting the Panama Canal.

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34,252 views • 7 months ago

1/× Aboard the CAPE SABLE (Panamax), following the EVER FAST (Neopanamax) in Culebra Cut. Ships the size the Cape Sable were the largest in beam that could transit the Panama Canal 10 years ago. 32m vs 48 (to 51m)
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1/× Aboard the CAPE SABLE (Panamax), following the EVER FAST (Neopanamax) in Culebra Cut. Ships the size the Cape Sable were the largest in beam that could transit the Panama Canal 10 years ago. 32m vs 48 (to 51m)

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17,307 views • 3 months ago

If you can't predict what is going to happen, then watch until the end. You all have a great WEEKEND!
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If you can't predict what is going to happen, then watch until the end. You all have a great WEEKEND!

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15,446 views • 2 months ago

My sincere condolences to the families of the Mexican cadets that lost their lives or are seriously injured. The #Cuauhtémoc (2023) responds to the salute from a transiting tanker. A beautiful tall ship.
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My sincere condolences to the families of the Mexican cadets that lost their lives or are seriously injured. The #Cuauhtémoc (2023) responds to the salute from a transiting tanker. A beautiful tall ship.

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36,202 views • 1 year ago

1/× How 52k tons of wheat and yellow corn, make it from Baton Rouge to Hiroshima via the PANAMA Canal. Container ships can't efficiently carry every single type of cargo. When it comes to grains, minerals, and the like, bulkers are the one that best do the work. TOP FORTUNE
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1/× How 52k tons of wheat and yellow corn, make it from Baton Rouge to Hiroshima via the PANAMA Canal. Container ships can't efficiently carry every single type of cargo. When it comes to grains, minerals, and the like, bulkers are the one that best do the work. TOP FORTUNE

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27,978 views • 11 months ago

1/× Built in South Korea, 366m x 48.5m container vessel HMM DRIVE awaits pilot at Cocoli mooring station to continue her northbound transit. From a pilot's perspective, my own actually, this ship is the Ferrari of its class, hard to match by ones built in some other places.
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1/× Built in South Korea, 366m x 48.5m container vessel HMM DRIVE awaits pilot at Cocoli mooring station to continue her northbound transit. From a pilot's perspective, my own actually, this ship is the Ferrari of its class, hard to match by ones built in some other places.

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25,247 views • 1 year ago

1/× The maximum allowable draft in the Panama Canal old locks (Panamax) is 12.04 m. This figure is based on the maximum depth at Pedro Miguel locks. Drafts are read at the upper chamber of Gatun (southbound) and Miraflores upper chamber (northbound). A ship that is "overdraft"
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1/× The maximum allowable draft in the Panama Canal old locks (Panamax) is 12.04 m. This figure is based on the maximum depth at Pedro Miguel locks. Drafts are read at the upper chamber of Gatun (southbound) and Miraflores upper chamber (northbound). A ship that is "overdraft"

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23,643 views • 1 year ago

1/× Let's take the EVER LUCKY (336m × 42m) from the Pacific anchorage to Balboa dock 17. 13.6m draft, and a considerable area exposed to the wind. The channel access to the dock is the same as the channel access to the Panama Canal. The SEALAND LOS ANGELES is coming down from the
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1/× Let's take the EVER LUCKY (336m × 42m) from the Pacific anchorage to Balboa dock 17. 13.6m draft, and a considerable area exposed to the wind. The channel access to the dock is the same as the channel access to the Panama Canal. The SEALAND LOS ANGELES is coming down from the

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22,355 views • 1 year ago

Today we are honored of having the Princess of Asturias, and heiress of the Spanish throne, transiting the Panama Canal aboard the legendary Spanish bergantine JUAN SEBASTIAN EL CANO (1930) as part of her navy training. EL PAÍS #JuanSebastianElCano #España Canal de Panamá
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Today we are honored of having the Princess of Asturias, and heiress of the Spanish throne, transiting the Panama Canal aboard the legendary Spanish bergantine JUAN SEBASTIAN EL CANO (1930) as part of her navy training. EL PAÍS #JuanSebastianElCano #España Canal de Panamá

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13,130 views • 1 year ago

1/× Container ships have grown in size faster than the facilities to acommodate them. Pilots are handling extremely large ships in comparable tiny spaces. Not much room for errors. If one adds the effect of the elements, (tidal currents, wind, low ukc) things could get wrong.
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1/× Container ships have grown in size faster than the facilities to acommodate them. Pilots are handling extremely large ships in comparable tiny spaces. Not much room for errors. If one adds the effect of the elements, (tidal currents, wind, low ukc) things could get wrong.

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11,536 views • 1 year ago