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(8) Vessels transiting the Canal for first time their searchlight must be checked by SCA
inspector.

(9) If electrical connections and/or searchlight are not in conformity, the vessel is liable to
transit only in day-time and therefore, subject to delay. An additional due of (5000 U.S.

Dollars) will be imposed when the searchlight and/or electrical connections are not in
conformity at the second transit and each following transit.

Art. 29 - Overhead Lights (Deck Lights):

Overhead lights visible all-round the horizon with a minimum range of 200 meters (about 650
feet).

- Kind of lamps to be the non-explosive type.

Art. 30 - Bridge Wing Projectors:

Bridge wing projectors on either side of the bridge must be fitted to show the Canal banks

clearly during the transit and mooring operations, they must have the following characteristics:
- Power about 4 LUX at an atmospheric transmission factor (T = 0.74) and minimum range

200 m.
- Kind of lamps to be the non-explosive type.

Art. 31 - Funnels:

Funnels must be lit to facilitate the identification of the vessel by night.

Art. 32 - Bridge and Engine Room Communications:

Communication system between engine room and bridge must be in good working condition.

Art. 33 - Pumping-Draining Arrangements:

The pumps and pumping arrangements including valves, pipes and strainer from several holds

as well as from the engine space must be in good working condition.

Art. 34 - Watertight Bulkheads and Doors:

All watertight bulkheads and doors are required to be in good efficient condition.

Art. 35 - Draught Marks:

All vessels shall have the draught plainly marked and painted upon the stem, amidships
(including Plimsoll Mark and Deck Line) and stern post or rudder post according to load line

convention. (See drawing p. 45).

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