Argentine Coast Guard Authorities recommend maximum drafts in the River Parana 26 February 2003 No.465 According to our correspondent in Buenos Aires, Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L., local Coast Guard Authorities have issued a notice related to the safety navigation of vessels loading up River Parana where they are "recommending" a draft not above 34 feet for the reasons stated therein. Attached herewith please find free English translation of Coast Guard's notice provided by the correspondent. We believe that this information would be useful for vessels being fixed to the voyage passing the River Parana - River Plate area. [free English translation] Argentinean Coast Guard No.035/03- Buenos Aires, 10th February 2003 Ref: "Recommendation on maximum drafts" Mr.Manager of Pandi Liquisadors SRL - Alberto Trigub Esq.:   I have the pleasure of writing to you put you in notice that this Maritime Authority has noticed that while sailing the waterways from Santa Fe to the ocean in several occasions vessels with drafts above 34 feet have caused damage to the channels and delays that affect the smoothness of the traffic, this situation considerably increase the risk of grounding and other incidents that have a negative effect on the safety of navigation and the protection of the environment. From the study carried out to analyze the current situation, it has been noted that though the vessel in such a draft condition is cleared taking into account the reference level depth of the Parana river, her navigation for overcoming critical passages of the River Plate (strictly respecting safety margins) is totally subject to the occurrence of a tide of high levels, which if does not occur will cause delays in her navigation and besides the potential risk of obstructing the channel due to her incapability to resume sailing and the lack of anchorage areas with a depth compatible to the draft of the vessel. In this condition, the regulation of navigation carried out by the vessel i