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Art. 61 - Fire Fighting:


                    (1) Vessels  transiting  the  Canal  should  be  equipped  with  the  firefighting  equipment  in
                       accordance with the requirement of the SOLAS. 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 the Canal.  Sufficient hoses shall be connected to reach all parts of the vessel.

                    (3) As a precautionary measure, on approaching the Canal, all vessels must have a fire wire
                                    (1)
                       hanging over   the side ready for use fore and aft., before entering Canal

                    Art. 62 - Fire on Board:

                    (1) In case of fire on board, when in harbor, the Master must inform the Suez Canal Port Office

                       at once.
                    (2) When underway in the Canal or anchored in the Lakes or made fast in Canal, Master must
                       inform 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.
                       Also, he must make ready to get underway if required to do so.

                    (3) Neighboring vessels must in such cases also be ready to change berth (position).
                    (4) Masters are responsible for the use, on board their vessels, the firefighting appliances and

                       installations for the stability and safety of their vessels.
                    (5) The  SCA  officials  will  cooperate  with  the  Master  for  the  purpose  of  directing  the

                       firefighting operations.
                    (6) If in the opinion of SCA officials,  whose decision shall be final,  there is a risk of fire
                       spreading, they may order any action deemed necessary in the best interest of all parties

                       concerned; a change of mooring, beaching or taking vessel out to sea. It is understood that
                       Masters  are  nevertheless  responsible  for  all  damages  or  accidents  arising  directly  or

                       indirectly from outbreaks of fire or from salvage operations.

                    Art. 63 - Fueling:

                    (1) A vessel at fuel berth or while being supplied by fuel in waiting areas, shall at all times be

                       ready for immediate firefighting.  Vessel shall keep the engines ready to move on short
                       notice.

                    (2) The Master, the principals (owner and/or operator) of the vessel shall be liable to indemnify
                       any damage that may occur from pollution during fueling operation.





                    1 ) See Para 3, Art. 19 page 36.


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