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(4) Two motor boats for vessels over 10000 SC.G.T.
(5) Vessels may ask for additional motor boats according to Masters request.

These motor mooring boats must be in constant readiness for lowering to run the ropes to
the mooring posts or bollards without any delay during the transit of the vessel.

(6) Vessels must be fitted with well-maintained lifting appliances capable of lifting mooring
boats of 3 tons weight (including crew members).
(7) Vessels may carry extra mooring boats for navigational purposes. However, L.P.G, L.N.G,

and Loaded Tankers are not allowed any extra boats.
(8) The handling of mooring boats must be carried out safely, well clear from the vessel’s

propellers.
(9) Masters are requested to reduce speed during the lifting or lowering operations of mooring

boats, an officer must be in charge, to avoid accidents that may endanger the life of mooring
crew.

(10) If the vessel has no means of lifting mooring boats and vessel’s boats (1) are not suitable
for mooring in the Canal, the vessel shall not be allowed to transit the Canal unless escorted
by imposed tug.

Art. 21 - Spreaders (Slings):

Containerships are advised to have their own spreaders (slings) to assist with the unloading and

reloading of containers whenever necessary.
However, Containerships carrying different sizes of containers must have their own spreaders.

Art. 22 - Indicators:

There must be a rudder angle indicator and an engine RPM indicator in the wheelhouse so
(2)
located and illuminated as to be easily visible by the pilot .
(1) If the engine RPM indicator is defective or out of order, an additional due of (5000 US
Dollar) will be charged on each transit
(2) If the rudder indicator is defective, a vessel with a tonnage up to 20000 SC.G.T. can transit

with an imposed tug, whereas vessels of more than 20000 SC.G.T. are escorted with 2
imposed tugs

(3) If the rudder indicator is not installed or out of order, the vessel will not be allowed to
transit.
(3)

1 ) Closed type lifeboat
2 ) Erroneous indicator are considered defective (See Para. 13, Art. 104 p.195)
3 ) See Art. 47 p. 45 and Art. 104 p. 194.

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