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Speed of Transit
Charges to be levied
less than

8 KM/h 80% of the transit dues
7 KM/h 160% of the transit dues

vii) Pilotage dues:
The towed unit to be charged with the pilotage dues for the additional pilots appointed

to assist the pilot on board that unit, at a rate of (600 U.S. Dollars) for every extra pilot
in the Canal and of (300 U.S. Dollars) for every extra harbor pilot.

(3) Guarantee deposit:
Before entering the Canal, towed units, unmanned or scrapped vessels must deposit a
“guarantee deposit” (either in cash or by a letter of guarantee through the ship's agency).

That bank guarantee must be confirmed by any Egyptian bank plus the transit dues. The
value of this Bank guarantee is calculated as follows:

(1)
a) 80% of the transit dues to cover the extra expenses for slow speed.
b) A lump sum on account of any damage occurring to SCA property and/or equipment
and installations during transit is calculated as follows:

Less than 1000 SC.G.T 4000 U.S Dollars
(2)
Up to 2000 SC.G.T 10000 U.S Dollars
Up to 4000 SC.G.T 20000 U.S Dollars

Up to 6000 SC.G.T 30000 U.S Dollars

Up to 10000 SC.G.T 50000 U.S Dollars
(3)
In abnormal cases, a higher amount may be imposed.

c) The approximate cost of hiring assisting tugs at a rate of 40000 US. Dollars for “class-

A” tug per day or the fraction of a day, and at a rate of 100000 US. Dollars for the
salvage tug per day or the fraction of a day, is based on the number of tugs required
and the expected duration of transit.

d) (See Art. 105).
Note: The said guarantee deposit shall be refunded after paying the exact extra charges, if any.

1 ) Not applied for vessels disabled during the transit.
2 ) Small craft covered by insurance policy are exempted.
3 ) Over 10000 SC.G.T to be studied case by case .

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