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f) For other vessels joining northbound convoy from Port of Suez Anchorages, Canal
pilots will board vessels at Km. 161 approx.

N.B.: For items c, d and f, the time of proceeding will be fixed by Suez Canal Port office.
1. An extra pilot for assisting the pilots in charge may be assigned on Masters request or by

the CA if deemed necessary.
2. A due of (600 U.S. Dollars) for every additional Canal pilot and (300 U.S. Dollars) for every
(1)
additional Roads Pilot is charged .
3. In all cases, advice will be given if necessary by shore radars to vessels Master.
F- Calling Pilots Unnecessarily:

When a vessel signals for a pilot, and if she is not ready to get underway at the limit time

after the pilot boards, the vessel is liable to be delayed and pilot disembarked. The vessel
(2)
will also pay Pilotage dues (1000 US Dollars) for the new pilot as mentioned hereafter.
G- Extra Pilots:

Extra pilots shall be assigned in the following cases:
(1) Vessels over 80000 SC.G.T.
(2) Containerships (over 60000 SC. G.T).

(3) Vessels having cargoes or installations impeding visibility from inside the wheelhouse
(Bad View).

(4) If a pilot is disembarked and relieved by another pilot in case of slow speed vessels
having a trouble which prevents to continue transit with the same convoy, or vessels

that have to transit by day light only or any other reasons for successful transit.
(5) On Master’s request or by SCA if deemed necessary.

(6) Vessels with a draught of 53 feet and over.

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1 ) See (Para. C, Art. 101, Part IV) p. 191.
2 ) See Art. 104 p. 194.

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