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SECTION III
INTERDICTION TO ENTER CANAL

Art. 47 - Vessel Not Allowed to Transit: (1, 2, 3 &4)

A vessel will not be allowed to transit the Canal in any of the following cases:
A- Any vessel whose Tropical Load Line is submerged, or "Plimsoll Marks" not plainly visible
(i.e. overloaded).

B- Any vessel considered by the Suez Canal Officials, dangerous for navigation.
C- If carrying dangerous cargo and not complying with Part V of these Rules or carrying

prohibited cargoes.
D- If listing more than 3 degrees.

E- If trimmed in a way causing bad maneuverability.
F- If having deck cargo (deck loads) protruding from vessel’s sides in a manner endangering
(5)
the safety of transit .
G- If the vessel is so tender or loaded in a manner that dangerously affects her stability.
H- If the draught is in excess of the maximum permissible draught as stated in the SC "Rules

of Navigation".

1 ) For VLCC s and ULCC s and LNG s if there is bad weather.
2 ) The SCA may consider delaying the vessel’s entry to the Canal in case of bad weather.
3 ) Any vessel without bow anchors shall transit as a towed vessel.
4 ) Vessels without a rudder indicator or with rudder indicator out of order shall transit as a towed vessel.
5 ) See Art. 26, p.(39-40).

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