We're pleased to informe you that, as per below and attached message (in Spanish) sent by Uruguayan Pilotage Co., the new restriction in force for sailing Martin Garcia channel is of 9.75 mts upto Panamax vessels of 32,6 mts Max beam.
Other type of vessel must stick to below restrictions:
TABLE I
Admitted Draught LENGHT BREADTH
31' 00" (9,45 mts) 245 mts upto 255 mts upto 32,60 mts
30' 00" (9,14 mts) 245 mts upto 255 mts 32,60 mts upto 35,00 mts
29' 00" (8,84 mts) 25 5 mts upto 266 mts 35,00 mts upto 41,00 mts
28' 00" (8,53 mts) 266 mts upto 277 mts 41,00 mts upto 44,00 mts
TABLE II
Hidrometeorological Conditions
Visibility Good - Non less than 8 Km
Wind Intensity 25 km/h (Beaufort scale: 4)
Wind Direction from E/SE/S/ & NW/W/SW