The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most strategic waterways connecting Asia with the East Coast of the Americas but the impact of climate change has seen a cut in the number of daily transits allowed and draught restrictions.In this latest episode, Marcus Hand Editor of Seatrade Maritime is in conversation with Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales.The impact of Panama’s drought on the canal is a story that has gone well beyond the shipping press and has captured global media attention, such as the waterway's importance to global trade.In this episode, you will hear from Ricaurte Vásquez about the measures the Panama Canal Authority has taken to keep the canal operating in the face of freshwater shortages. He explains the impact on different vessel types, the solutions available, and the information shipowners can use to make decisions on transits. Later in the episode, we delve into how the Administration is looking to use technology and potential new water sources to address the impact of climate change over the longer term.Listen now to learn how the Panama Canal is tackling water issues in the near and over the longer term.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.  For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you visit www.searade-maritime.com or subscribe to our newsletter.Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn