The Panama Canal: Waterway for the Twenty-First Century

This paper describes what is happening in Panama with regard to the Canal's current operation and future plans. Beginning with a history of the Canal's recent ownership transfer from the United States back to Panama, the paper continues by describing changing trends in the use of the Canal...

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Published in:Marine Technology Society journal 2001-06, Vol.35 (2), p.14-18
Main Author: Kurz, Gerhard E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction
Hydraulic constructions
Marine
Marine and water way transportation and traffic
Waterways
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Summary:This paper describes what is happening in Panama with regard to the Canal's current operation and future plans. Beginning with a history of the Canal's recent ownership transfer from the United States back to Panama, the paper continues by describing changing trends in the use of the Canal. A brief discussion of laws in place that prevent interruption of Canal operation, such as provisions against strikes, is also included. Other interesting specifics, such as the fact that usage of the Canal is increasing and so are the sizes of the ships using the Canal, are incorporated throughout the discussion. Future renovations look promising, and there is no reason to fear for the future of the Canal and its increasingly important role in this ever-changing world.
ISSN:0025-3324
1948-1209
DOI:10.4031/002533201788001857