Construction Magazine June 2015 | Page 113

LATIN AMERICA
“ Every VP , during his / her tenure , must ensure the staff they ’ re in charge of is highly qualified ”
maintenance crews to perform routine works in a designed area where the gates retract , avoiding temporarily lane closing and ship delays .
• Tugboats : A more accurate ship positioning which also results in requiring less maintenance for tracks along each lock .
• Side filling-emptying : This system allows for water to come in from the lock ’ s bottom , allowing for a symmetrical flow .
• Water-saving basins : Tech deployment from Germany , which has already been proven for its favorable impact on sustainability .
“ These resources were carefully studied before the project ’ s design , we want the most efficient solution to increase the canal ’ s productivity ,” stated VP Marotta . www . pancanal . com 113