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engines and tugs. If, in the interest of quick maneuvers the Master thinks it
preferable to allow the pilot to give orders directly, maneuvers carried out in these

circumstances shall be considered as having been carried out by the order of the
Master and engage his sole responsibility.

E- Moving in Suez Canal Water without Pilot’s Assistance:
(1) Unless explicitly authorized by the Suez Canal Authority, the following must
be considered:

a) Whenever a vessel moves in Canal water or Port Said Harbor without having a pilot
(1)
on board, she shall be charged an additional due of (21500 U.S. Dollars) .
b) An additional due of (5000 U.S. Dollars) shall be charged to vessels moving in Port
of Suez Anchorages, or entering or leaving at Port of Suez without having a pilot on

(2)
board .
c) These charges shall not be applied if the pilot becomes unable to carry on with his

duties due to sickness or death. In this case the Master must:
1. Warn the vessels astern of his intended maneuver by means of the visual and
sound signals as well as V.H.F, or Inmarsat via SUQ.

2. Reduce speed and contact the Suez Canal Port Office to get advice on making
fast if in the Canal, or the entrance channels; or dropping anchor if at the Lakes.

3. The movement control office in Ismailia is to be informed at all times by
V.H.F, and confirmed by Inmarsat via SUQ.
(2) Exceptions:

In case of bad weather to the extent of not allowing pilotage in the Canal approach
channels, Masters will be authorized by notice from the Suez Canal Port Office, to sail

with their vessels on their own responsibility at the following positions:

a) For Southbound convoy, from Km. 159.700 to sea.
b) For Northbound convoy, from Km. 3.000 of Port Said east channel northward to sea.

c) For "Northbound convoy" or "vessels Leaving Port Said Harbor" through west
approach channel, from Hm. 22 northward.
d) For Vessels anchoring in Port of Suez anchorages wishing to head to sea, also for

vessels in waiting to enter port of Suez Anchorage Area.
e) For vessels entering Port Said Harbor either for transiting the Canal or for trade,

through west approach channel till Hm. 50 approx., where Roads pilot will board
vessels.

1 ) Vessels under 300 S.C.G.T. are subject to "Rules of Navigation" for Small Craft refer to Appendix No.2, Part
IV, p. (211-218).
2 ) Vessels under 300 S.C.G.T. are exempted as per law 161/59.

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