Panamax

Description

Panamax bulk carrier (65,000–100,000 DWT). Maximum beam for old Panama Canal locks (32.31 m). Typically gearless — requires shore cranes. Primary cargoes: grain, coal, iron ore. Key routes: US Gulf–Asia, US Gulf–Europe, East Coast South America.

Related codes

• ^VBBC — Capesize
• ^VBBS — Supramax
• ^VBBH — Handysize
• ^VBBV — VLOC

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^V  B  B  P
 │  │  │  └── Model: Panamax
 │  │  └───── Make: Dry Bulk
 │  └──────── Equipment: Bulk Carrier
 └─────────── System: Vessels