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(3) Group 3: (Substances representing minor danger):
It contains the following:

a) Class 1, explosives, (div. 1.5,).
b) Class 2, gases (non-flammable compressed gas only).

c) Class 3, Inflammable liquids (high flash point group only).
d) Substances in Class 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of minor danger.
(4) Vessels carrying more than one group at the same time will be treated as a vessel of

the higher dangerous group.
Art. 111 – Hazardous Wastes:

In respect of Hazardous Wastes, transit documents according to Basel Convention (BC)

must be sent to both E.E.A.A. and SCA for prior approval. The transit of the Hazardous
Wastes is not granted until SCA receives the E.E.A.A. approval.

Art. 112 - Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities:
Limited quantities of dangerous goods can be carried according to I.M.D.G code and

the Certificate of Compliance specified by these Rules must be produced to SCA
on arrival of the vessel to Canal entrances

Art. 113 - Certificates and Declaration s:
(1) The Master of the vessel shall submit to the SCA’s Officials on arrival the list or the

manifest or the stowage plan for the dangerous goods placed in the vessel signed by the
ship owners and/or their representatives and approved by an official authority of the port

of loading and includes the following:
a) The chemical name and the quantities of the dangerous goods classified in
accordance to I.M.D.G.

b) The substances group as according to Art. 110-B of these Rules.
c) Certificate of compliance with cargo requirements.

d) The flash point for inflammable substances in degrees centigrade, if applicable.
(2) Further, the Master of the vessel must furnish a signed SC declaration which will be

handed to him by the pilot when he comes on board or through vessel’s Agent.
Art. 114 - Compensation Warranty:

The Master shall submit a certificate issued by an official Recognized Authority in charge
of the protection and compensation of ship owners against damage, and approved by

SCA, this certificate must indemnify SCA & third party against any compensation for
all kinds of damage that may occur directly or indirectly to the environment and shall

pay all expenses incurred for its removal, cleaning costs and all compensations.

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