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will be collected in the same currency in which the vessel’s transit dues had been
collected, according to the exchange rate used on transit date.

d) Exempted vessels from Suez Canal Authority’s Electronic Service fees are:
– Vessel’s exempted from transit dues whatever the reason of exemption.

– Small crafts or small floating units (of Suez Canal Gross Tonnage less than 300 tons
except for “Navy Ships”).

Art. 13 - Notice of Arrival:

Masters of vessel are requested to transmit the following information to their agents 48 hours
prior to the vessel’s arrival and SCA via SUQ:

(1) The name and nationality of the vessel, and her ex-name if any.
(2) Suez Canal Gross Tonnage, Suez Canal Net Tonnage and Deadweight Tonnage, Draught and
Beam.

(3) Whether they intend transiting the Canal or merely stopping in the harbors and in this case,
mention the duration of stay required.

(4) The E.T.A.
(1)
(5) Whether they carry dangerous cargo stating quantity and class according to I.M.D.G. code
(see part V) Vessel Carrying Dangerous Cargo.

Art. 14 - Contacting with Port Offices on Arrival:

(2)
A- Vessels have to contact the Suez Canal Port Office by VHF or via SUQ:
(1) Fifteen miles before arrival to Fairway Buoy of Port Said.
(2) Five miles before arrival to Separation Zone Buoy No. 1 off Port of Suez.

B- When in touch, give the following information:
(1) Lat. and Long.

(2) Vessel’s name. and vessel’s call sign.
(3) I.M.O number and Suez Canal ID number (SC file number).
(4) SC.G.T., SC.N.T and D.W.T.

(5) Draught.
(6) Loaded or not.

(7) Kind of cargo.
(8) Any defects affecting the safety of navigation. (3)

(9) Air draft

1 ) In case dangerous cargo is not declared or erroneous declaration (See Art. 97 p.182).
2 ) Port Said on channels 12,13,16 and Port of Suez on channels 16,14. (See Art. 86 p. 154-155)
3 ) See Art. 25, para (1) page 39.

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