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CHAPTER V
PROHIBITIONS, DEFECTS AND CHARGES
General:
When a vessel is in the Canal, either at the anchorage areas or ports or during transit, the
following is prohibited:
Art. 65 - Use of Anchors, Thrusters, Gyro pilot and Whistle or Siren:
(1) Masters must avoid anchoring or using the thrusters in the Canal, except in case of absolute
necessity.
(2) The use of Gyro-pilot (Automatic steering) in the Canal is absolutely forbidden.
(3) Any vessel that is unable to use both of her anchors is prohibited to transit Canal on her
own power. She may transit as a towed unit after survey (See Appendix No. 1).
(4) The sounding of a whistle or siren is prohibited except for giving any authorized or
required signal.
Art. 66 - Firing Shots:
(1) Firing shots are not allowed.
(2) An additional due of (2000 U.S. Dollars) will be imposed for violation of this rule.
Art. 67 - Picking up Objects from Water:
(1) Whenever any object or merchandise whatsoever falls overboard in Canal, it must
immediately be reported to the Canal Authority.
If it is considered that the picking up cannot be affected by the vessel without impeding
transit, SCA will proceed to carry it out, at the expense of the vessel.
(2) An additional due of (1000 U.S. Dollars) will be imposed for violation of this rule.
Art. 68 - Riveting Welding ... etc.:
(1) Riveting, welding, burning metal cutting or similar operations requiring the use of heat, are
not allowed unless authorized by SCA.
(2) An additional due of (5000 U.S. Dollars) will be imposed for violation of this rule.
Art. 69 - Diving Operation:
Diving operation in the Canal, anchorage areas and berths have to be carried out only by the
qualified diving team of the SCA that can perform the required duties both safely and
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