Suez Canal Transit
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United Marine Shipping Agency offers a wide
range of shipping and logistic services. The company is involved in
chartering, port agency, liner agency, Suez Canal transit agency and
freight forwarding.
We provide reliable and professional services to many reputable ship
owners, charters, managers and traders.
United Marine shipping agency handle vessels for more than 480 reputable
satisfied clients all over the world.
Providing our clients with first class services, updating and monitoring
any changes to Suez Canal transit or port authorities rules to benefit our
clients.
United Marine shipping agency expertly manages flow of information,
controlling and reducing your costs, protecting your interests in the most
professional way.
As a member of BIMCO, United Marine shipping agency has direct
access to the entire BIMCO information network. This means that we are
able to use professional voyage estimate system and extensive port
information database with the necessary technology to provide our clients
with reliable and accurate information.
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Suez Canal Services
Through our offices and teams we perform smooth and efficient
transit:
Registration at the canal authorities
Settlement of costs differentials within 72 hours of transit.
Advice on all documentation required by the Suez canal authority.
Canal rebates.
Preparation of bookings and any requirements.
Smooth transit without delay.
Complete records
Crew change.
sign on/off.
cash to master, medical care.
Supply of provisions, spare parts,
paints, foodstuff, bunkers, fresh water, charts.
Repair and maintenance during transit
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Our activities in the Suez Canal zone and Egyptian ports started
in 1924 by supplying steam coal in Port Said. As the shipping
industry and the number of transits increased the canal transit
clearance service was added.
United Suez offers swift and secure transit services for your
vessel through the Suez Canal, and a professional handling of your
port calls and bunkering operations in Egypt
These services are provided by our head office is in Oslo, and our 4
local offices in Egypt in Cairo, Port Said, Alexandria and Suez.
Your one point of communication will be through Oslo.
Over the past few years we have teamed up with other agents in the
following countries: Turkey, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,
South Africa and Namibia. Please visit the www.United-marine.com
website for further information about bunkers price, port call cost
calculators, port information and relevant news from the respective
areas.
For United Suez Transit quality means satisfying the customer’s
requirements and expectations. The ISO 9001:2000 Certification of
our quality system, contributes to reaching these objectives.
Furthermore United Suez Transit Ltd have a Professional Indemnity
Insurance (PII) coverage through ITIC.
Our comprehensive web site can provide you with all the information
you need when either transiting the Suez Canal or calling at any
Egyptian port.
The web site includes the following:
On line rebate application system
Reference list of the latest rebates offered on the Suez Canal tolls
Suez canal tolls calculator
Suez canal Rules of navigation including all Circulars and
beam/draft calculator
A complete searchable list of vessels transiting the Suez canal
The latest bunkers price indication
Client web/Customer log-in;
Your current statement of account with us
Details for each transit
Proforma calculation compared to actual costs.
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SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
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The agency department at United
calculates Suez Canal tolls and / or performs D /A (disbursement
account) to those who request such a service. United studies
whether the client’s vessel can obtain a rebate on her voyage or
not. In case of a possible rebate, United will send a rebate
form to be filled out; alternatively the client can send the
needed information, which will be passed on to the Suez Canal
long haul department on behalf of client.
Suez Canal arrival procedures and ETA notice:
For Northbound or Southbound Transit, the Master must send 5
days prior to arrival and 48/24/12 hours before actual arrival
notice by cable telex or fax to United.
The master is expected to inform United’s team with vessel's
full specifics; ex- name(s) of vessel, last transit date (if
any) and SCNRT/SCGRT as per Suez Canal Certificate. Details of
cargo on board/deck cargo (if any) is also essential data; IMO
class (if any), previous and coming ports of call, if any
passengers / stowaways on board. To avoid missing convoys and/or
delays, the master of the vessel should send the exact time of
arrival (ETA) to United and port pilot by VHF:
CHANNELS 12 & 16 AT PORT SAID,
CHANNELS 14 & 16 SUEZ
Documents required on vessel’s
arrival:
1. The Suez Canal special tonnage
certificate
2. The general arrangement plan
3. The capacity plan
4. The engine room plan
5. Full manifests of the cargo on board the ship should be
submitted
to the authorities prior to passage
As for the vessels that are transiting for the first time, they
must be inspected by the Suez Canal surveyors. The masters
handle three Photostat copies of the above (1-4)
certificates/Plans to S.C.A. for the ship's file.
Limit time for vessel’s arrival to join the convoys:
1. PORT SAID - THE FIRST SOUTHBOUND CONVOY (0100 HRS) - N1
A- Large container vessel, VLCCS, heavy
bulk carriers and loaded vessels with draft over 42 feet have to
reach south of lat. 31' 28''.7 N within the limit time of 1900
hrs L.T. as it is allowed for them to join, only, the first
southbound convoy (N1) of 0100 hrs
B- Cargo vessels and other types of vessels reaching within the
limit time of 1900 hrs will also join the first southbound
convoy (N1) of 0100 hrs
C- Ships arriving from 1900 till 2100 hrs may join the 1st
southbound convoy (N1)
against an
additional charge of 3% of transit tolls with a maximum of SDR
7000
D- Ships arriving after 2100 until 2200 hrs can also join 1st
southbound convoy (N1) against an additional charge of 5% of
transit tolls with a maximum of SDR 10500
2. PORT SAID - THE SECOND SOUTHBOUND
CONVOY (0630 HRS) - N2
A- Vessels have to reach south of lat. 31'
28''.7 N within the limit time of 0300 hrs to join the 2nd
southbound convoy (N2) at 0630 hrs
B- Ships arriving from 0300 hrs till 0400 hrs may join the 2nd
southbound convoy (N2) against additional charge of 3% of
transit tolls with a maximum of SDR 7000
C- Ships arriving after 0400 hrs until 0500 hrs can join the 2nd
southbound convoy (N2) against an additional charge of 5% of
transit tolls with a maximum of SDR 10500
The following vessels are
not allowed to join the second of southbound convoys:
1 - Loaded tankers (or bulk carriers) carrying petroleum flash
point below 23 degrees centigrade
2- LPG - LNG loaded or in ballast
3- Vessels not fitted with double bottom carrying chemicals in
bulk
4- Vessels carrying radioactive substances group 1
5- Vessels is carrying dangerous wastes
6- Navy ship
7- Vessels carrying heavy lift units with tonnage exceeding the
lifting capacity of their individual cranes
8- Vessels over 90000 tons SCNT
9- Vessels having draught over 42 feet
10- Vessels carrying deck cargo protruding more than half the
vessel's breadth on any side with a maximum of 15 meters on each
side if breadth exceeds 30 meters
3. SUEZ - THE NORTHBOUND CONVOY STARTS
(0600 HRS) ONE CONVOY ONLY
A- Large container vessels, VLCCS, ULCCS,
heavy bulk carriers and loaded vessels with draft over 38 feet:
1. Have to reach north of lat.29'42''.8 N within the limit time
of 0100 hrs to join the northbound convoy of 0600 hrs
2. Ships arriving from 0100 hrs to 0300 hrs may join the convoy
against an additional charge of 3% of transit tolls with a
maximum of SDR 7000
3. Ships arriving from 0300 hrs until 0330 hrs can join also the
convoy against an additional charge of 5% of transit tolls with
a maximum of SDR 10500
B- Cargo vessels with a draft less than 38 feet and less than
40,000 TS SCN:
1. Have to reach north of lat.29'48''.33 N within the limit time
of 0300 hrs to join the northbound convoy the same day
2. Ships arriving from 0300 hrs until 0400 hrs can join the
convoy against an additional charge of 3% of transit tolls with
a maximum of SDR 7000
3. Ships arriving from 0400 hrs until 0500 hrs can join the
convoy against an additional charge of 5% of transit tolls with
a maximum of SDR 10500
Any further information or
clarifications required can be obtained by contacting United
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Key features
- Fully operational offices at all key locations
- Comprehensive local knowledge of regulations,
booking systems, slots, convoys, rebates, line-ups, etc.
- Quick and accurate reporting to all parties to
ensure smooth and efficient transit
- Excellent relationships with local authorities to
ease any difficulties
- Accurate costing for transit and prompt dispatch
of D/A
Key benefits
- Costs kept to a minimum and any “add-ons”
challenged
- Guaranteed level of service ensures no delays
United shipping agency through its main head office at
Alexandria , Port Said and Suez port is your reliable partner for
Suez Canal transit coordination. We are well positioned to ensure a
smooth and prompt transit for your vessels.
United shipping
agency handles all types and
sizes of vessels for Suez Canal transit.
United shipping agency can also handle Owners requirements
including stores, bunkers, fresh water and any other technical
services required during transit.
United also
undertake shipping agency work at all Egyptian ports and for details
please click here United Shipping Agency
United
Shipping Agency Egypt represents many ship
owners calling at all Egyptian ports. With our well connected
network and carefully selected partners, you are assured to receive
competence, courteousness and dedication to meet all your
requirements.
United
Shipping Agency handles all types and sizes of
vessels and attends to Owners requirements for Suez Canal transit
including stores, bunkers, fresh water and other technical services
required.
United
Shipping Agency also handles following:
Our activities in the Suez Canal zone and Egyptian ports started
in 1924 by supplying steam coal in Port Said. As the shipping
industry and the number of transits increased the canal transit
clearance service was added.
United Suez offers swift and secure transit services for your
vessel through the Suez Canal, and a professional handling of your
port calls and bunkering operations in Egypt
These services are provided by our head office is in Oslo, and
our 4 local offices in Egypt in Cairo, Port Said, Alexandria and
Suez. Your one point of communication will be through Oslo.
Over the past few years we have teamed up with other agents in
the following countries: Turkey, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia,
Thailand, South Africa and Namibia. Please visit the
www.United-marine.com website for further information
about bunkers price, port call cost calculators, port information
and relevant news from the respective areas.
For United Suez Transit quality means satisfying the customer’s
requirements and expectations. The ISO 9001:2000 Certification of
our quality system, contributes to reaching these objectives.
Furthermore United Suez Transit Ltd have a Professional Indemnity
Insurance (PII) coverage through
ITIC.
Our comprehensive web site can provide you with all the
information you need when either transiting the Suez Canal or
calling at any Egyptian port.
The web site includes the following:
- On line rebate application system
- Reference list of the latest rebates offered on the Suez
Canal tolls
- Suez canal tolls calculator
- Suez canal Rules of navigation including all Circulars and
beam/draft calculator
- A complete searchable list of vessels transiting the Suez
canal
- The latest bunkers price indication
- Client web/Customer log-in;
- Your current statement of account with us
- Details for each transit
- Proforma calculation compared to actual costs.
- Suez Canal Transit attendance.
- Liner Agency
- Port Agency
- Crew Changes
- Parcel Deliveries
- Cash Deliveries
- Bunker Supply
- Supply chain and logistics provider
- Sea Freight Forwarding
- Air Freight Forwarding
- Custom Clearance
- NVOCC Operation
- Consolidation and deconsolidation
- Stuffing and unstuffing
- Packing and warehousing
- Door to Door services
- Inland trucking
Shipping
United is a leading shipping organization offering global
port and hub agency services.
In addition to ship’s agency, United offers Bunker
Supplies, Ship-to-Ship Transfers, Transit and Ship Supply
Services.
United also acts as correspondents for most of the
International Group P&I Clubs.
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United
is a ship agency dealing exclusively with canal transits and
port calls in Egypt.
Our activities in the Suez Canal zone
and Egyptian ports started in 1924 by supplying steamcoal in
Port Said.As the shipping industry and the number of transits
increased the canal transit clearance service was added.
United Suez offers swift and secure
transit services for your vessel through the Suez Canal, and a
professional handling of your port calls and bunkering
operations in Egypt These services are provided by our head
office is in Oslo, and our 4 local offices in Egypt in Cairo,
Port Said, Alexandria and Suez.
We also established a Rep. Office in
Shanghai during the summer of 2001 to meet the increasing
demand for our services from Chinese and other Far Eastern
clients.
Your one point of communication will
be through Oslo. United are ISO 9001:2000 certified and we
are covered by a protection and indemnity insurance through
ITIC of London.
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Bunker Supply |
Crew Change |
Forwarding and Clearing |
Offshore Installation
Attendance |
Protecting Agency |
Ship Agency |
STS Operations |
Transit Agency |
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Cash to Master : |
Available |
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Dangerous Cargo : |
Available |
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Dirty Ballast reception : |
Available by barge |
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Fumigation : |
Available |
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Grain fitting : |
Available |
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Hold cleaning : |
Available |
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Lightening : |
Available |
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Petroleum residues : |
Available by barge |
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Provision/Stores : |
Available through
United
Ship Supply |
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Sludge removal : |
Available |
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Spare Parts : |
Available through Unitor |
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Storage facilities : |
200 000 square meters of open
storage facilities and 7500 square meters of warehousing.
Stacking area for containers (Abbas basin area)
Grain silo. Free port area approx 1 mill sq meters |
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Waste reception : |
Available |
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Fresh water : |
Fresh water available by barge
alongside
Inner harbour (min.100ts) USD 12/ts
Outer anchorage area (min.100ts) USD 14/ts
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Tugs |
20 tugs ranging from 320 hp to 400
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Ship supply services
United's Ship Supply Services (SSS) is the most
efficient way to arrange crew changes and supplies of spares and
provisions to vessels. Using the United fleet of purpose-built,
fast, air-conditioned supply and crew launches, it operates
round-the-clock from bases in the U.A.E., Oman, Galle (Sri Lanka),
Singapore and Nigeria.
In the UAE, United is the only provider of certified ISM
supply-vessels and
Trouble-free Transits
Suez Canal
United is on the spot in the Suez Canal as the reliable
intermediary for transit co-ordination, funds transfer and
efficient communication. With local offices in Port Said and
Suez Port, United is positioned to ensure a smooth and prompt
transit
Freight Contracting
Through the operating company, Brobulk Ltd., United offers
dry cargo freight coverage. Brobulk Ltd. is a well-established
ship operator running chartered tonnage primarily in the
20,000-52,000 DWT range. Brobulk is a full service company
offering trading companies and other charterers the
opportunity to outsource their bulk and break-bulk ocean
freight requirements to an organisation with significant
maritime expertise and financial stability.
Besides port-to-port ocean freight cover, Brobulk offers a
range of value-added services for principals with more
extensive needs, by aligning its in-house chartering
capability with United's logistics skills and local know-how,
to offer total packages:- Brobulk is able to combine ocean
freight, port agency, stevedoring, customs clearance and
inland transport to final destinations, using through bills of
lading where required.
Available for both single and multiple cargoes, these
facilities can be further combined with additional ship/shore
services, such as pre-carriage, cargo surveying and bagging.
Given Brobulk's strong understanding of the bulk cargo
markets, we can combine United's worldwide network with our
own supercargoes to deliver superior performance in almost any
location. Besides possessing the local expertise, it is
Brobulk's priority to establish close working relationships
with the relevant local authorities, and the shipping and
transportation industries, in all locations - wherever you go.
Services provided by Brobulk include:
- Dry cargo bulk and break-bulk transport management in
shipment sizes of 10,000-70,000 MT
- Forward freight cover in single shipments and contracts
- Ocean freight feasibility studies
- Integrated bulk transport solutions
- Commercial management of vessels and cargo
Target Markets
From super tankers to cruise vessels, United Shipping has
the expertise and
resources to address all your shipping needs. We work with
customers to provide tailor-made and cost-efficient
solutions
regardless of the vessel type, cargo, origin or destination.
United logistics
United Logistics, the freight forwarding and
distribution arm of the United Group, specialises in a
comprehensive range of supply chain and logistics
solutions. These include air and sea freight, warehousing
and distribution, door-to-door transportation, project
logistics, international moving and courier services.
United Logistics operates an integrated worldwide
network, serving international manufacturers, distributors
and retailers from the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG),
textiles, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics and oil
& gas industries.
Sea Freight (NVOCC)
Cargo Gulf is United's branded NVOCC (Non Vessel
Operating Common Carrier) consolidation services for cargo
between Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.
For LCL shipments (Less than Full Container Load),
CargoGulf operates a weekly consolidation container to
destinations around the world, which is widely known for
its time bound delivery. Cargo Gulf also assists customers
for FCL (Full Container Load) shipments.
Using only the most reliable liner services, Cargo
Gulf’s operations are supported by United’s advanced IT
system, providing United and timely information between
points of origin and destination.
Issuing its own carrier Bill of Lading means Cargo Gulf
is in a position to control the cargo door-to-door. As one
of the largest NVOCC freight buyers in the world, Cargo
Gulf is able to pass on competitive rates to its Clients.
A registered member with the US Federal Maritime
Commission, customers can be assured of Cargo Gulf’s
complete compliance to its requirements.
Warehousing & Distribution
United Logistics has established a long-standing
leadership record in warehouse design, management and
operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities across the
Middle East and Asia house several of the world’s top
brands from a wide spectrum of industries.
Through providing shared resources and centralised
warehousing, we enable you to reduce your capital
investment, allowing a flexible response to market
demands. Savings can also be made by co-ordinating
production runs with no under- or overstocking of
inventory.
United Logistics Distribution Centre in Dubai
Strategically located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai,
the United Distribution Centre is the largest facility in
the Middle East, with its sophisticated warehousing,
web-enabled inventory management systems and world-class
ISO9002 operations resources.
The design features of the United Distribution Centre
include:
- Web enabled
- Inventory management systems,
- Supporting complete stock management
- Supply chain visibility
Marshalling and access space throughout the facility to
reduce bottlenecks and expedite flow of goods
Capacity to handle a high number of product lines from
a multi-customer base, using high bay, mobile, palletised,
shelved and bulk storage solutions
Automation to maximise utilisation of space
Specialised warehousing with temperatures ranging from
ambient to cool (+18C.), to frozen (-30C.)
Indonesia
United Samudera Logistics (GSL), a joint venture between
the United Group and the Samudera Indonesia Group, has a
state-of-the art common user distribution centre in
Indonesia. Strategically located in Lippo Cikarang in the
Bekasi district, east of Jakarta, the facility occupies a
total of 22,300 square metres and offers a capacity of
34,000 pallet positions. It is designed to handle fast,
multiple product throughput with cutting edge technology
including:
- Latest mechanical handling equipment
- Advanced logistics and warehousing management
systems
- Multimodal transportation capabilities and systems
- Products flow throughout to eliminate bottlenecks
and improve speed
- Space optimisation through modern high-bay racking
systems
- Computerised inventory management systems supporting
e-commerce and EDI applications
- Temperature controlled chambers
- Capabilities to manage storage and handling of food,
non foods, sensitive and other valuable products
United Logistics other warehousing and distribution
centres are located in the Philippines, Qatar, Sharjah,
Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Saudi Arabia.
United Marine Logistics
United Marine Logistics (GML) was established in 2003
with the specific purpose of offering ship owners and
management companies an integrated “door-to-deck” global
logistics service for ship spares and marine parts.
GML’s specialised supply chain management service is
aimed at providing ship owners, ship management companies,
ship builders, and spares suppliers end-to-end solution
which is time and cost efficient, even during times of
emergency or crisis.
Leveraging the group’s combined infrastructure and
expertise in ship agency, marine and offshore support as
well as logistics service, GML offers a seamless
single-source service – time-definite “door-to-deck”
delivery or in reverse for landed parts.
Depending on customers’ requirements, GML offers the
flexibility in transport modes and has the resources to
design the most economical solution. GML takes
responsibility for the entire supply chain, ensuring
complete peace of mind.
By centralising the information and operation through
either of its key operations centres, customers can enjoy
total control over delivery of ship spares and marine
parts. At all times customers can monitor the progress of
their orders via GML’s purpose designed web tracking
system.
GML puts the muscle of the United Group’s entire
global network at customers’ disposal – providing
world-class service to and from more than 1,000 locations
worldwide.
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Suez Canal Transit Guide
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Canal General Information |
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- Overall length: 162 km.
- From port said to Isamailia: 78 km.
- From Isamailia to Suez (Port Tawfik): 84 km.
- From the fairway buoy to port said light house:
22.5km.
- Breadth at water level 300 m.
- Width between buoys 180 m.
- Maximum permissible draught of ships 53 ft.
- Depth of the canal 19.5/20 m.
- Cross-sectional area: 4000/4500 m2.
- Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 300
tons.
- Speed limits: 11km/h -16km/h depending on vessel
type and tonnage.
- Average transit time is 14 hours.
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General Information
For Vessels to
Transit the Suez Canal
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Documents required by the
Suez canal authorities:
One copy of each of the following documents must
normally be presented not later than 90 minutes after
the registered arrival time and in any event the
documents should not be presented later than one hour
after the arrival time limits.
A. Documents
- Navigability Declaration.
When a ship is to sail through the Suez Canal for the
first time, all the above documents must be
accompanied by the following:
- Ship’s registry certificate.
- Suez canal special tonnage certificate.
- Ship’s general arrangement
plan
- Ship’s engine room plan.
- Ship’s capacity plan.
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- Declaration of contents of ship’s double bottom
and other tanks.
- Crew list.
- Ballast declaration.
- Cargo manifest.
- Container form for vessels carrying containers.
Priority bookings are possible, provided the Canal
Authority receives a five days' notice of the intended
transit date and the vessel arrives within the convoy
time-limit. Tugs can be arranged with four days notice
of ETA.
B. Notification
The first ETA (to be sent 5 days prior to the
vessel's arrival to the Suez / Port Said) must include
the following:
- Suez canal gross and net registered tonnages.
- Date of the latest Suez canal tonnage certificate.
- International gross and net registered tonnages.
- Date of registry certificate.
- Nationality.
- Owners name.
- Type as described in the registry certificate.
- Previous name if any.
- Date of the last transit through the Suez canal
and the name at that time.
- Information on any modifications since the last
passage through the canal; if none, under
"particulars" no change should be indicated.
- Cargo details (if necessary indicate class for
dangerous cargo).
C. Arrival Limits
- Port Said (South Bond Convoys S/B)
There are 2 S/B daily convoys as follows:
- Suez Port (North Bound Convoy N/B)
The only N/B convoy starts at 0600 HRS and time limit
to join the convoy is 0300 HRS except for deep draft
vessels is 0100 HRS
Notes:
- Vessels arriving later than time limits can also
join the convoys by paying extra 3% 0r 5% from dues
according to SCA regulations concerning this issue.
- LT for Suez Canal is +2 GMT except for summer is
+3 GMT.
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Communication During Transit
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VHF – working frequency
range of (156-174 MHz)
VHF channels: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 71, 73,
74
Radio telex frequencies from open
sea
to contact Suez canal authority: 20000 |
- Transmits: 4250
- Receives: 6310/4205
- Mode: FIB
- Watch hours: 24 hrs
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Radio telex frequencies to contact
Suez Canal authority while transiting: 20001 |
- Transmits: 1612
- Receives: 2147
- Mode: FIB
- Watch hours: 24 hrs
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On arrival Port Said or
Suez, vessel is required to show the following flags:
- Pilot signal:
(Black ball over letter flag George by day)
(Three white lights in vertical line all around by
night)
- Call letters.
- Quarantine flag.
- Immigration signal flags, or one red light above
two white lights by night.
- Dangerous goods signal.
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A. Arrival Notices :
For Northbound or Southbound Transit, MASTER, should be 5 days
48/24/12 Hours prior to Arrival Notice to:
Atlas Marine Services Co. S.A.E.
The master should also give the full particulars of the vessel,
including Ex. name (if applicable), Date of last transit, SCNRT/SCGRT
as per Suez Canal Certificate. Also details of any Cargo on board,
including the IMO class (if any), last and next ports of call. In
case of no modification to the vessel since last transit, Master to
state "PARTICULARS NOCHANGE" At the same time mentioning whether
there is a light projector on board. Furthermore, any master's
and/or vessels requirement should be cabled to ATLAS MARINE SRVICES
PORT SAID.
B. Arrival Registration :
To avoid missing convoys and/or delays, Master, on arrival should
immediately contact the pilot by VHF:
1. CHANNELS 12 & 16 AT PORT SAID.
2. CHANNELS 14 & 16 SUEZ.
ATLAS have a constant watch on all the above channels in order to
follow the vessels arrival and assist the master when necessary.
Also master can phone us Via Port-Said Radio Ch. 16.
C. Signal Hoists :
On arrival to Port Said or Suez, a vessel is required to show the
following flags:
1. PILOT SIGNAL.
2. CALL LETTERS.
3. QUARANTINE FLAG.
4. IMMIGRATION SIGNAL, flags TP by day, or ED LIGHT above two WHITE
LIGHTS by night
5. THE SIGNAL required by Suez Canal Authority regulation to denote
the nature of any Dangerous Cargo on Board.
D. Convoys:
1. PORT SAID - S.B.
1.a. THE FIRST starts at 01:00 hours, until 05:00 hours with an
arrival limit of 19:00 hours.
1.b. THE SECOND starts at 07:00 hours, until 09:00 hours, with
arrival limit of 03:00 hours.
2. Suez - N.B.
There is ONE CONVOY starting at 05:00 hours with arrival limit of
01:00 hours for big container vessels, VLCC'S ULCC'S, Super tankers,
Heavy Bulk carriers, L.P.G. & L.N.G. and vessels with draft over 38
feet. For Cargo and any other types of vessels, the arrival limit is
03:00 hours.
3. For vessels prospect to arrive AFTER LIMIT TIME, please contact
us 24 hours before arrival. For up-to-date information and to enable
vessel not to miss convoy.
4. Transit Speed is normally 14 kilometers per hour, except loaded
VLCC'S LPG, LNG, loaded tankers and heavy bulk carriers where the
speed during northbound transit is 13 kph
E. Booking Convoys:
Due to the increase in Canal traffic, priority will be given to
vessels notifying the S.C.A (Suez Canal Authority) 5 days in advance
of the intended transit, provided the vessel arrives within the time
limits stipulated. A fine is imposed by the S.C.A. if the vessel
does not transit on the notified date, therefore it is imperative to
alter or cancel any such notification at least 24 hours in advance.
F. Documents Required on Vessel's Arrival:
1. The Suez Canal Special Tonnage Certificate.
2. The General Arrangement.
3. The Capacity Plan.
4. The Engine Room Plan.
5. Full Manifests of the Cargo on board the ship should be submitted
to the Authorities prior passage.
6. For all vessels of UP TO 2000 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage the
original Safety Construction Certificate is required to be submitted
prior transiting the Canal, otherwise a Seaworthiness Certificate
should be issued in place. Vessel transiting for THE FIRST TIME is
inspected by the Suez Canal Surveyors; Masters are to handle three
Photostat copies of the above (1-4) certificates/Plans to S.C.A. for
the ship's file. In absence of Suez Canal Certificate, S.C.A. will
charge tolls based, on the GRT of the vessel, until such time a
Certificate is on board and the vessel is measured.
G. Ships Dimensions for Transiting the Canal:
For up-to-date information and permissible drafts/beams for any
vessel, please contact one of our offices.
H. Mooring Ropes:
The Suez Canal Authority's Regulations stated that:
At Least 6 FLEXIBLE Mooring Ropes of appropriate size for the
vessel, in good condition, fitted with SPLICED EYES, must be in
readiness for any emergency, at suitable points on deck. For vessels
equipped with tension mooring lines, likely to produce sparks by
their manipulation is absolutely forbidden on board petroleum
tankers, LPG or LNG or any vessel carrying inflammable substances.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT:
1. One of the ropes which is selected as "First line ashore" must be
of floating material to ensure quick securing to the shore.
2. Wires should not exceed 5.5 circumferences to facilitate
handling.
3. ALL VESSELS SHOULD HAVE:
Two fire ropes (wire) made fast one forward and one aft., humph over
the vessel's side ready for use in case of emergency.
I. Mooring Boats:
VESSELS Transiting the Canal must have MOORING BOATS hired from
Mooring Company and APPROVED by the Suez Canal Authority.
This mooring boats must be in constant readiness for lowing to run
the ropes to the to the MOORING SPOSTS without any delay during the
transit of the vessel.
In case of no mooring boats from the Said Company are available,
SHIP'S BOATS if suitable for mooring in the Canal can be used and
must be manned by shore crew, hired from the same mooring company.
Each boat is to be manned by three men.
Ships may ask for additional motorboats or mooring boats according
to master's request.
Ships must be fitted with lifting appliances capable for lifting
mooring boats of 4 tons weight.
J. Projector (Searchlights):
Projector are compulsory transit and normally hired from the local
company, LPG & LNG tankers should be equipped with own projectors
conform to the Suez Canal Authority's rule of Navigation, and that
said projector should be gastight. It is also recommended by the
S.C.A. that all vessels having a bulbous also have their own
projector fitted on board.
K. Pilot - Escort & Fines:
1. The S.C.A.'s regulations state that, it is compulsory to have a
pilot onboard for transit changes of bith, entering or leaving Canal
(or ports) and for any movement whatsoever. Failure to comply with
this regulation will face heavy fines as S.C.A. rules.
2. Vessels facing Accident, groundings, listings, steering,
problems, engine defects, etc., whilst transiting the Canal, may
attract an escort tug, imposed by S.C.A.
3. Vessels unable to maintain the minimum transiting speed will be
placed at the end of the convoy and/or may attract an escort tug, as
well as extra tools or even miss the convoy.
L. Reductions Granted by S.C Authority:
For up-to-date information and rules, please contact us.
M. Change Crew, Spare Parts Parcels:
Bunkering, Provisions and any Ship's Supplies:
Please contact us for up to date information.
N. For Loading/Discharging Operations:
At any EGYPTIAN PORTS, please contact us for latest information and
facilities available.
O. Suez Canal Characteristics:
Overall length 192 kms
From Port Said to Ismailia 78 kms
From Ismailia to Port Tawfik 84 kms
Breadth at water level 300 m
Breadth Between buoys 180 m
Maximum permissible draught of ships 53 ft
Depth of the Canal 19.5/20 m
Gross Sectional area 3600 m
P. Navigation in the Suez Canal:
* Navigation in the Suez Canal is around the clock.
* The Canal is a single lane Canal. Interspersed with four passing
points.
* Ships transit the Canal, in Convoys. There are three convoys
daily:
from Port Said: 0100
from Port Said: 0700
from Suez : 0600
* Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 300 tons.
* Two Roads pilots and two Canal pilot board the vessel and operate
in successive sectors from the first light buoy at the port of entry
to the last light buoy at the port of exit.
* A speed limit is imposed in the Canal. This varies between 11km/h
and 16km/h depending on the category and tonnage of the vessel. In
the Southern Sector, it varies between 11km/h and 16km/h depending
on the velocity and direction of the tidal current.
* The average transit time is 14 hours.
SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
The agency department at United calculates Suez Canal tolls and /
or performs D /A (disbursement account) to those who request such a
service. United studies whether the client’s vessel can obtain a
rebate on her voyage or not. In case of a possible rebate, United
will send a rebate form to be filled out; alternatively the client
can send the needed information, which will be passed on to the Suez
Canal long haul department on behalf of client.
Suez Canal arrival procedures and ETA notice:
For Northbound or Southbound Transit, the Master must send 5 days
prior to arrival and 48/24/12 hours before actual arrival notice by
cable telex or fax to United.
The master is expected to inform United’s team with vessel's full
specifics; ex- name(s) of vessel, last transit date (if any) and
SCNRT/SCGRT as per Suez Canal Certificate. Details of cargo on
board/deck cargo (if any) is also essential data; IMO class (if
any), previous and coming ports of call, if any passengers /
stowaways on board. To avoid missing convoys and/or delays, the
master of the vessel should send the exact time of arrival (ETA) to
United and port pilot by VHF: CHANNELS 12 & 16 AT PORT SAID,
CHANNELS 14 & 16 SUEZ
Documents required on vessel’s arrival:
1. The Suez Canal special tonnage certificate
2. The general arrangement plan
3. The capacity plan
4. The engine room plan
5. Full manifests of the cargo on board the ship should be submitted
to the authorities prior to passage
As for the vessels that are transiting for the first time, they must
be inspected by the Suez Canal surveyors. The masters handle three
Photostat copies of the above (1-4) certificates/Plans to S.C.A. for
the ship's file.
Limit time for vessel’s arrival to join the convoys:
1. PORT SAID - THE FIRST SOUTHBOUND CONVOY (0100 HRS) - N1
A- Large container vessel, VLCCS, heavy bulk carriers and loaded
vessels with draft over 42 feet have to reach south of lat. 31'
28''.7 N within the limit time of 1900 hrs L.T. as it is allowed for
them to join, only, the first southbound convoy (N1) of 0100 hrs
B- Cargo vessels and other types of vessels reaching within the
limit time of 1900 hrs will also join the first southbound convoy
(N1) of 0100 hrs
C- Ships arriving from 1900 till 2100 hrs may join the 1st
southbound convoy (N1) against an additional charge of 3% of transit
tolls with a maximum of SDR 7000
D- Ships arriving after 2100 until 2200 hrs can also join 1st
southbound convoy (N1) against an additional charge of 5% of transit
tolls with a maximum of SDR 10500
2. PORT SAID - THE SECOND SOUTHBOUND CONVOY (0630 HRS) - N2
A- Vessels have to reach south of lat. 31' 28''.7 N within the limit
time of 0300 hrs to join the 2nd southbound convoy (N2) at 0630 hrs
B- Ships arriving from 0300 hrs till 0400 hrs may join the 2nd
southbound convoy (N2) against additional charge of 3% of transit
tolls with a maximum of SDR 7000
C- Ships arriving after 0400 hrs until 0500 hrs can join the 2nd
southbound convoy (N2) against an additional charge of 5% of transit
tolls with a maximum of SDR 10500
The following vessels are not allowed to join the second of
southbound convoys:
1 - Loaded tankers (or bulk carriers) carrying petroleum flash point
below 23 degrees centigrade
2- LPG - LNG loaded or in ballast
3- Vessels not fitted with double bottom carrying chemicals in bulk
4- Vessels carrying radioactive substances group 1
5- Vessels is carrying dangerous wastes
6- Navy ship
7- Vessels carrying heavy lift units with tonnage exceeding the
lifting capacity of their individual cranes
8- Vessels over 90000 tons SCNT
9- Vessels having draught over 42 feet
10- Vessels carrying deck cargo protruding more than half the
vessel's breadth on any side with a maximum of 15 meters on each
side if breadth exceeds 30 meters
3. SUEZ - THE NORTHBOUND CONVOY STARTS (0600 HRS) ONE CONVOY ONLY
A- Large container vessels, VLCCS, ULCCS, heavy bulk carriers and
loaded vessels with draft over 38 feet:
1. Have to reach north of lat.29'42''.8 N within the limit time of
0100 hrs to join the northbound convoy of 0600 hrs
2. Ships arriving from 0100 hrs to 0300 hrs may join the convoy
against an additional charge of 3% of transit tolls with a maximum
of SDR 7000
3. Ships arriving from 0300 hrs until 0330 hrs can join also the
convoy against an additional charge of 5% of transit tolls with a
maximum of SDR 10500
B- Cargo vessels with a draft less than 38 feet and less than 40,000
TS SCN:
1. Have to reach north of lat.29'48''.33 N within the limit time of
0300 hrs to join the northbound convoy the same day
2. Ships arriving from 0300 hrs until 0400 hrs can join the convoy
against an additional charge of 3% of transit tolls with a maximum
of SDR 7000
3. Ships arriving from 0400 hrs until 0500 hrs can join the convoy
against an additional charge of 5% of transit tolls with a maximum
of SDR 10500
Any further information or clarifications required can be obtained
by
contacting United
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