Suez Canal Rules of Navigation
Generalities S pecial Restrictions
Height: No restrictions at the moment, but 68 m from July 2000 Length: No restrictions Beam: Current maximum permissible beam 245 ft. Ships with beam over 245 ft may be allowed to transit the Canal under special request. If beam
over 210ft the beam wind should not exceed 10 knots. Draft: Ships can transit Suez Canal South or Northbound with up to maximum
draft 56 ft with beam 158 ft . For ships of larger beam exist a comprehensive table of SCA, which provides the draft a ship can transit for further information kindly consult agents.
Ships passing Canal should not exceed draft of loadline ( tropical ). Import :
For updated information Shipowners must consult their agent on this subject.
Please note important notice:
There are special regulations concerning floating units of SCGRT 300 Ts or more depending on type of on carrying ship ( container / heavy lift / vehicle carrier etc.) Vessels carrying Cement in bulk and / or in containers
Such Vessels are subject to external / internal hull / Cargo inspection and will be treated as regular vessels provided
- Containerized cement do not exceed 20% of ship's GRT or 1.000 tons, whichever is less.
- Containerized cement to be compactly stowed on ship's deck at highest level and must be precisely located
- Containers must be labeled " containing" cement.
Vessels have to be inspected and checked ( hull and deck) by a committee of different authorities prior to transiting the Suez Canal.
Arrival limit at anchorage for vessels carrying cement is at noon.
Conventional ships carrying deck cargo
Vessels carrying deck cargo should stow it in a manner that will provide clear view from the bridge and will not affect visibility , otherwise the passage may be
rejected or extra pilotage will be charged or Canal tug will be imposed . Vessels with deck cargo protruding from sides in excess of the fixed limit , are allowed to transit provided:
- After inspection it is found that there is no problem in excess of the fixed limits.
- Depending on the kind and packing condition of cargo on deck the chargeable Canal Tonnage may be increased.
- Fixed limits.
- The cargo or units on deck should not protrude more than the half of the vessel's breadth , on any side, with a maximum of 15 meters on each side, if the ship's beam exceeds the 30 meters.
Please note the following:
Cargo on deck , like cars, containers etc. may change classification of vessel to a more expensive Suez Canal toll. Container ships carrying containers " In Transit"
Port / Light / Berthing / Pilotage Dues:
* When calling at Port Said / Damietta / Alexandria then paying reduced Port/
Light berthing/ pilotage dues according to number of containers in transit with Max reduction 50%
* If containers in transit are to be transported between Egyptian Ports,75% reduction on above dues shall apply
* If handling containers at Port of Damietta , not obliged to send compulsory 48 hours ETA notices for transit .Also , not paying 5% additional tolls when arrive
between 19-21.00 or 03-04.00 hours to join 1 st and 2 nd convoy. ULCC Ships:
Ships with maximum allowed beam of 230 ft-233 ft may transit with special
approval from SCA. Please contact Intership-Port Said for further information. |
