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has the right to take of its own accord such action as may be necessary for the purpose of
removing or destroying the vessel or floating structure by whatever means SCA may select

and at the risk and expense of the owner, or the person responsible for the vessel or the
floating structure. In this case, the SCA has the right to sell the vessel or the floating

structure of the wreck salvaged or all of them together in public auctions with a view to
covering all kinds of expenses.
(9) In case of any accidents within the Canal waters, a "Letter of Liability" shall be presented

to the vessel's Master involved in the accident. The vessel's Master is obliged to receive the
"Letter of Liability" and refusal of receipt will be irrelevant.

(10) In case the vessel's Master does not respond to the "Letter of Liability" within 24 hours
from receipt of the letter, it will be considered an acknowledgment from the Master of his

responsibility and liability towards the accident and the principal shall bear any
consequences.

(11) All accidents shall be inspected by SCA officials in the presence of the vessel's Master or
shipping agent and an inspection report shall be issued and signed by all attending parties.
The inspection shall be conducted to demonstrate how the accident had taken place and

any consequential damages or losses.

Art. 60 - Leak:

(1) In case a leak occurs or is discovered, when the vessel in approaching channel, sea waiting
areas and Harbor. The Master must inform the Suez Canal Port Office at once.
(2) When in the Canal or anchored in lakes, the Master must inform immediately the

Movement Control Office. At the same time, he must make the appropriate International
Signal and Call attention by sounding a prolonged blast on the whistle or siren; and take all

necessary measures to stop the leakage and ensure the safety of the vessel and
environmental protection.
(3) The SCA officials, whose decision shall be final, may order any action deemed necessary

in the best interest of all concerned; change of berth or mooring, beaching or taking the
vessel out to sea.

(4) The Master, the principal (owner and/or operator) of the vessel is nevertheless responsible
for all damages or accidents arising directly or indirectly from the salvage operations.

(5) The Master, the principal (owner and/or operator) of vessel shall be liable to indemnify for
any damage that may occur from pollution directly or indirectly to the environment and

shall pay all expenses incurred for its removal, cleaning costs and all costs and
compensation for any damage to the environment. (E.E.P.A No. 4, 1994 shall be applied).

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