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PANAMA CANAL

Republic of Panama

PANAMA CANAL

Republic of Panama

Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country's over 4 million inhabitants.

Welcome to our vibrant visual journey through the Panama Canal! Panama Location Orthographic Map

This man-made marvel of engineering, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is a stunning fusion of ingenuity and natural beauty.

With a collection of captivating images, we'll transport you through the canal's locks, its lush surroundings, and the ships and vessels that traverse this vital waterway.

Whether you're an avid explorer, history enthusiast, or simply love to admire impressive feats of human achievement, our gallery promises to offer a window into the heart of the Panama Canal.

Dive in and discover the wonders that make this canal a true icon of global trade and travel.

Panama Canal

Linking Oceans! Linking the Worlds!

Entrance to Panama Canal, Early Morning Approach

Margaret Schulte Container Ship Entering Canal
MARGARETE SCHULTE (IMO: 9302944) is a Container Ship and is sailing under the flag of Malta. Her length overall (LOA) is 210 meters and her width is 30.13 meters.

Margaret Schulte Container Ship Assisted by Tugs

MargareteShulte Container Ship, Ready to enter Second Loc — Margarete Shulte Container Ship, Ready to enter Second Lock

Margarete Shulte Container Ship, In the Second Lock — Margarete Shulte ContainerShip, In the Second Lock

Eurodam, Cruise Ship Entering First Lock — Cruise Ship Eurodam entering First Lock,
EURODAM (IMO: 9378448) is a Passenger Ship and is sailing under the flag of Netherlands. Her length overall (LOA) is 285.43 meters and her width is 32.26 meters

Cruise Ship Eurodam entering First Lock — Cruise Ship Eurodam in the First Lock

Eurodam in First Lock
Please note how close is the ship sailing in the opposite direction.

Electric Mule
Electric mules, also known as electric locomotives, play a crucial role in the operation of the Panama Canal. These mules are used to guide ships through the canal's lock chambers, ensuring safe and efficient passage

Eurodam in Second lock
Please note approaching ship Jenny N IMO 9377248 (to 2019, now Tokyo), Lpg Tanker, 36,459 tons, Length: 205 m, Beam: 32.2 m, Draught: 12.1 m, travelling in the opposite direction in adjecent canal.

Eurodam in Second Lock — Cruise Ship Eurodam at the end of Second Lock

Gap in Lock — How narrow is Panama Canal? There is not much space between ship and the wall of canal. This is where Electric Mules / Locomotives excel; keeping ships and canal safe from damage.

A Gap between the ship and the canal wall

A gap in Lock — A closer look at the Gap between the ship and the canal wall

Ship Condor Arrow approaching Third Lock

Ship Condor Arrow entering Third Lock
CONDOR ARROW (IMO: 9552886) is a Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.98 meters and her width is 32.26 meters

ENTERING GATUN LAKE

Gatun Lake is a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. At approximately 26 m (85 ft) above sea level, it forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships 33 km (21 mi) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. It was created June 27, 1913 when the gates of the spillway at Gatun Dam were closed. The water level was about 14.6 m (48 ft) above sea level and was expected to fill to operating levels in the next six months.

Margaret Schulte Container Ship_in the Lake — Margaret Schulte Containership_in the Lake

Margaret Schulte, Container Ship, entering First Pacific Lock

SHIPS WAITING FOR TRANSIT THROUGH CANAL

A long time ago, year 2018

Ships in the Morning Mist,<br />waiting their turn for transit through Panama Canal — Ships in the Morning Mist,
waiting their turn for transit through Panama Canal

Ships in the morning mist — Ships in the Morning Mist,
waiting their turn for transit through Panama Canal

Algoma Vision, Bulk Carrier
ALGOMA VISION (IMO: 9640944) is a Self Discharging Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Marshall Is. Her length overall (LOA) is 228.6 meters and her width is 32.26 meters.

Alpine Mystery, Oil / Chemical Tanker
APINE MYSTERY, previosly known as SEAWAYS MYSTERY (IMO: 9392808) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Marshall Is. Her length overall (LOA) is 183.21 meters and her width is 32 meters

Tanker AISLING,
We could not find any IMO ship details; may have changed name and operator

Bulk Bolivia, Bulk Carrier
BULK BOLIVIA (IMO: 9775139) is a Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.98 meters and her width is 32.24 meters.

Bulk Bolivia, Another Perspective
BULK BOLIVIA (IMO: 9775139) is a Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.98 meters and her width is 32.24 meters.

BULK HERO
Formerly known as CAPTAIN DIMITRIS (IMO: 9797694) is a Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Marshall Is. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.92 meters and her width is 32.26 meters.

ENERGY CHAMPION, Crude Oil Tanker
Previously known as ROCK (IMO: 9288356) is a Crude Oil Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Barbados. Her length overall (LOA) is 228 meters and her width is 32.27 meters

fmpc-24, Oil/Chemical Tanker — FMPC-24
Previously known as KRITI BAY (IMO: 9418573) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. Her length overall (LOA) is 183 meters and her width is 32.23 meters

MAERSK DHARAN, Container Ship
Previously known as FOS EXPRESS (IMO: 9348699) is a Container Ship and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. Her length overall (LOA) is 294.1 meters and her width is 32.29 meters.

Container ship Margaret Schulte in the Lake
MARGARETE SCHULTE (IMO: 9302944) is a Container Ship and is sailing under the flag of Malta. Her length overall (LOA) is 210 meters and her width is 30.13 meters.

The vessel MEDI VALENCIA (IMO: 9339480, MMSI: 247287600) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2008 . It's sailing under the flag of [IT] Italy.

MOL Modern (IMO 9475636) is a Container Carrier, built in 2011. It's sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands. (Or ONE MODERN) Her length overall (LOA) is 302 meters and her width is 43.4 meters.

Mol Modern, container ship — MOL Modern (IMO 9475636) is a Container Carrier, built in 2011. It's sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands. (Or ONE MODERN) Her length overall (LOA) is 302 meters and her width is 43.4 meters.

PACIFIC MERMAID (IMO: 9045924) is a General Cargo, Reefer and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. Her length overall (LOA) is 141.8 meters and her width is 22.8 meters.

PANAMA XIV (IMO: 9363596) is a Tug and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 27 meters and her width is 12 meters. Built in 2008

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SONGA ANTOFAGASTA is a Container ship built in 2008 by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA. Currently sailing under the flag of Liberia. Formerly also known as SONGA ANTOFAGASTA, HAMMONIA ANTOFAGASTA, MAERSK JENNINGS, ANTOFAGASTA, SONGA_ANTOFAGASTA. It's gross tonnage is 32901 tons.

TONOSI is a Tug — TONOSI (IMO: 9551492) is a Tug and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 27.4 meters and her width is 12 meters.

UNION GROOVE is a Bulk Carrier — UNION GROOVE (IMO: 9580106) is a Bulk Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Marshall Is. Her length overall (LOA) is 180 meters and her width is 30 meters.

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