No official news yet on what is causing the lock-down on Gatun lake. All vessels coming in through the Gatun locks are dropping their anchors noisily, and we are now surrounded by three PANAMAX container vessels, a few smaller bulk carriers, and the cruise liner Zuderdam.
Channel 12 is still down, but Channel 16 is very busy, although no news is forthcoming. Have the Miraflores lock blown out? Have all lock opererators been eaten by crocodiles?