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Appendix No. 2

"Rules of Navigation" for Small Crafts
(Vessels of SC.G.T under 300 tons)

(1) Definitions:
The present rules shall apply to all vessels or towed floating units and fishing boats whose
(1)
SC.G.T is under 300 tons .

(2) General Rules:

1. Any small crafts, regardless of nationality, are allowed to transit Suez Canal, subject to
compliance with the requirements and conditions herein contained.

2. SCA reserves the right to refuse access to the Canal water, or order any small craft to stop
proceeding in the canal if it’s deemed, at the Canal Authority’s discretion, that the floating

unit constitutes an obstruction or danger to navigation.
3. Upon entry into the Canal water , Masters of floating units bind themselves to accept and
(2)
comply with the conditions of the present Rules, to which they acknowledge being

acquainted to, as well as being fully responsive to any requisition made with a view to their
being duly carried out.

4. Any small craft transiting the Canal shall be liable to any direct or indirect loss or damage
(3)
caused to Suez Canal properties, and the principal (owner and/or operator) shall not
relieve themselves of any obligation or liability by waiving the right to possession of the

small craft or the wreck.

 Moreover, the craft's principal's (owner and/or operator) guarantees to indemnify the
SCA in respect of any claim against the latter by reason of any damage, whatsoever it
may cause either directly or indirectly to third party.

 The principal (owner and/or operator) waives the right to claim on SCA for any
damages caused to the small craft by a third party while in the Canal.

5. "Sailing boats" must transit the Canal in towing condition, if it isn’t fitted with auxiliary
engine or its propelling power is/becomes disabled.

6. Small crafts carrying dangerous cargo are dealt with according to the following categories:

1 ) Small Crafts: are vessels of SC.G.T under 300 tons whether fitted or not fitted with propulsion power.
2 ) Canal Water as described in para. (1), Art. (3) p. 4 & 5.
3 ) Principal (owner and/or operator) in this paragraph refers to the entity and/or person responsible for the small
craft that had caused any navigational incident.

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