Suez Canal Transit
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We provide you a toll calculator, free access to an online rebate
application, a complete Suez Canal guide, Suez Canal Southbound Transit
Guide, Suez canal Northbound Transit Guide,
the latest new circulars and traffic updates
We offer you the best possible service
24/7, all year around
Choosing the right partner for your Suez Canal transits can save you
thousands of dollars in time and administration costs. Seabird Marine
Service guaranteeing an exclusive service experience for your port calls
every time.
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Seabird 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.
Seabird 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.
Seabird 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, Seabird 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.
Seabird 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.Seabird-marine.com
website for further information about bunkers price, port call cost
calculators, port information and relevant news from the respective
areas.
For Seabird 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 Seabird 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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The agency department at Seabird
calculates Suez Canal tolls and / or performs D /A (disbursement
account) to those who request such a service. Seabird studies
whether the client’s vessel can obtain a rebate on her voyage or
not. In case of a possible rebate, Seabird 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 Seabird.
The master is expected to inform Seabird’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 Seabird 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 Seabird
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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
Seabird 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.
Seabird
shipping agency
handles all types and sizes of vessels for Suez Canal transit.
Seabird shipping agency can also handle Owners requirements
including stores, bunkers, fresh water and any other technical
services required during transit.
Seabird also undertake shipping agency work at all Egyptian ports
and for details please click here Seabird Shipping Agency
Seabird
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.
Seabird
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.
Seabird
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.
SeaBird 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.seabird-marine.com
website for further information about bunkers price, port call cost
calculators, port information and relevant news from the respective
areas.
For SeaBird 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 SeaBird 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
SeaBird is a leading shipping organization
offering global port and hub agency services.
In addition to ship’s agency, SeaBird offers
Bunker Supplies, Ship-to-Ship Transfers, Transit and Ship
Supply Services.
SeaBird also acts as correspondents for most
of the International Group P&I Clubs.
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Seabird
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.
SeaBird 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. SeaBird 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
SeaBird 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
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Ship supply services
SeaBird's Ship Supply Services
(SSS) is the most efficient way to arrange crew changes and
supplies of spares and provisions to vessels. Using the SeaBird
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, SeaBird is the only provider of
certified ISM supply-vessels and
Trouble-free Transits
Suez Canal
SeaBird 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, SeaBird is positioned to ensure a smooth and prompt
transit
Freight Contracting
Through the operating company, Brobulk Ltd.,
SeaBird 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 SeaBird'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 SeaBird'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, SeaBird
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.
SeaBird logistics
SeaBird Logistics, the freight forwarding
and distribution arm of the SeaBird 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.
SeaBird 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 SeaBird'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
SeaBird’s advanced IT system, providing Seabird 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
SeaBird 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.
SeaBird Logistics Distribution
Centre in Dubai
Strategically located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai,
the SeaBird 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 SeaBird
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
SeaBird Samudera Logistics (GSL), a joint venture between
the SeaBird 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
SeaBird Logistics other warehousing and
distribution centres are located in the Philippines,
Qatar, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Saudi
Arabia.
SeaBird Marine Logistics
SeaBird 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 SeaBird
Group’s entire global network at customers’ disposal –
providing world-class service to and from more than
1,000 locations worldwide.
Read More About
Our History
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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
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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 SeaBird calculates Suez Canal tolls and /
or performs D /A (disbursement account) to those who request such a
service. SeaBird studies whether the client’s vessel can obtain a
rebate on her voyage or not. In case of a possible rebate, SeaBird
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 SeaBird.
The master is expected to inform SeaBird’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
SeaBird 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 SeaBird
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