The Plan to Expand :The Scientist [2007-10-01]


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The Plan to Expand At present, the maximum dimensions for a ship passing through the locks is 32 m wide by 294 m long, with a 12 m draft depth. After construction, the new larger locks will be able to accommodate ships that are up to 49 m wide, 366 m long, with a 14 m draft depth.

The Plan to Expand

At present, the maximum dimensions for a ship passing through the locks is 32 m wide by 294 m long, with a 12 m draft depth. After construction, the new larger locks will be able to accommodate ships that are up to 49 m wide, 366 m long, with a 14 m draft depth.