Author name: Captain Jed

Safe Passage: A History of Health and Safety in the Panama Canal The Panama Canal’s construction and continued operation presents immense challenges for preserving human health, safety, and environmental wellbeing. From devastating disease epidemics during initial building efforts to modern practices governing safe ship transit, managing risks is integral to canal administration. Let’s survey the …

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The Panama Canal has served as a strategic maritime shortcut and commercial trade artery since its epic opening in 1914. But beyond cargo and warships, this modern engineering marvel has also hosted quite a few distinguished passengers over the decades – multiple presidents of the United States. At least five sitting commanders-in-chief have traversed the …

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As an experienced ship captain, navigating the 50-mile aquatic shortcut of the Panama Canal stands as one of my greatest privileges and challenges. Guiding a vessel through this marvel of engineering tests the skill and nerve of any mariner. The canal’s massive locks raise ships 85 feet above sea level and back down through an …

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