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Art. 36 - Whistles and/or Sirens:

Whistles and sirens must be always ready for use, as prescribed in Part III, Art. 90.

Art. 37 - Fire Fighting Equipment on Vessels:

(1) Vessels transiting the Canal should be equipped with the firefighting equipment in
accordance with the requirements of the SOLAS 74/78 and its amendments. All equipment

should be in a good and efficient condition.
(2) Fire hoses with suitable nozzles attached shall be connected to the outlets of fire lines at all

times while in Canal. Sufficient hoses shall be connected to reach all parts of the vessels.
(1)
(3) Approaching Canal, as precautionary measures, all vessels must have a fire wire hanging
over the side ready for use fore and aft, before entering the Canal.

Art. 38 - Side Doors:

When side doors are used for boarding, and the minimum vertical distance between the
waterline and the bottom of the side door is less than six feet, the doors should be closed

immediately after embarking and disembarking of pilot and during transit through the Canal.

Art. 39 - Manning Vessels:

The crew of each vessel intending to transit the Canal should have efficient and good
knowledge of their vessel and be sufficient in number to permit safe handling of the vessel

during transit.

Art. 40 - Deck Watch and Engine Room:

When underway in the Canal, the vessel shall keep a full watch in the bridge and in the engine

room, as well as anchor watch.

Art. 41 - Special arrangements:

Escorting of VLCC’s, LPG, LNG, (See Art., 58 P. 79)

Art. 42 - Accommodations:

(1) A suitable (Officer Class) accommodation is to be put at the pilot’s disposal while
anchoring in the Bitter Lakes or making fast in mooring places alongside the Canal. In case

of no suitable accommodation available, the vessel will pay extra dues of (1000 U.S.
Dollars) for each relieving pilot. She may be delayed if no relieving pilot is available.

1 ) See item (C), Para. 3, Art.19 p. 36.

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