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v) Non self-steering unit:
If the towed unit is not fitted with an efficient self-steering apparatus and its beam

exceeds 50 (fifty) feet, a charge equal to 2% of the transit dues is levied for every foot
of the beam in excess.

This surcharge will not exceed 125% of the unit's transit dues.

Table No. 3

Surcharge for every
Maximum extra foot in excess Maximum
Item permissible (Percentage from surcharge for
(feet) each item
transit dues)
Maximum Length
(including any fwd. or aft. 200 0.25% 125%
protrusions)
Maximum Beam
(including any side protrusions) 100 1% 125%
Maximum Transit Draught
(to the lowest point including any 10 4% 125%
protrusions)
Maximum Air Draft
(to the highest point including any 15 0.5% 125%
masts, cranes or any other
protrusions)
No or not efficient
self-steering apparatus 50 2% 125%

vi) Speed of transit:

The towed unit must have sufficient ability to transit the Canal with the help of the
towing units belonging to the owner or hired, at a speed not less than 12 (twelve)

kilometers per hour.

All towed units other than ships not sailing in the Canal under their own power will
be considered with no steering.

If the speed of transit is below this limit, the towed unit will be subject to the following
charges:

Speed of Transit
Charges to be levied
less than
12 Km/h 5% of the transit dues

11 KM/h 10% of the transit dues
10 KM/h 20% of the transit dues
9 KM/h 40% of the transit dues

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