Suez Canal (EGSZC)

SUEZ CANAL (QANT AS SUWAYS) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG For details see: BR AS SUWAYS (PORT SUEZ) PILOT REQUIREMENTS BR SAП'D (PORT SAID) PILOT REQUIREMENTS ISMAILIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Includes pilot boarding positions, vessel traffic management system procedures, and shore station contacts.", "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Suez Canal (Qannt as Suways) Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": "64 910000", "vhf_secondary_working": "64 914784; 64 914785", "telephones": [ "+20(0)64 910000" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)64 914784" ], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Canal Shipping Agencies Company Head Office", "vhf_primary_watch": "66 227500", "vhf_secondary_working": "239896", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 227500" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)66 239896" ], "emails": [ "csagencies@dataxprs.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Assuit Shipping Agency", "vhf_primary_watch": "74", "vhf_secondary_working": "", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 222876" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)351904" ], "emails": [ "asuit@bec.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Asswan Shipping Agency", "vhf_primary_watch": "74", "vhf_secondary_working": "", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 220795" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)66 351905" ], "emails": [ "aswan@bec.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Cairo Shipping Agency", "vhf_primary_watch": "74", "vhf_secondary_working": "", "telephones": [ "+20(0)2 3778310" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)2 2575568" ], "emails": [ "csacairo@dataxprs.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Damanhour Shipping Agency", "vhf_primary_watch": "74", "vhf_secondary_working": "", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 226806" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)66 351902" ], "emails": [ "damanhor@bec.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "El Menia Shipping Agency", "vhf_primary_watch": "74", "vhf_secondary_working": "", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 329185" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)66 351903" ], "emails": [ "elmenia@bec.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering, leaving, moving, shifting berth or manoeuvring in Canal Waters or Port Said and Port Suez harbours.", "when_to_report": "Vessels intending to pass through the Suez Canal should obtain priority to join a convoy if the transit is arranged 4 days in advance or as soon as possible if coming from a nearer port. Report to appropriate Harbour Office on VHF when entering from Mediterranean (15 n miles before arrival at Suez Canal Fairway Lt buoy 31°21.30'N 32°20.70'E, Channel 16 to Port Said Harbour Office) or from Red Sea (5 n miles before Separation Zone Lt buoy 29°39.50'N 32°32.50'E, Channel 14 to Port Suez Harbour Office).", "how_to_report": "Report includes: vessel type, nationality, name, former name if any, SCGT, dwt, draught, beam, loaded or ballast, nature of cargo, any defects affecting safety of navigation, date of building, Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate status and issue date, call sign or SCID, LOA, engine type, and intention to transit or stop in harbour. First-time transit vessels must additionally state date of building, Tonnage Certificate details, call sign/SCID, LOA, beam, engine type, and transit intention.", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel type, nationality, name, former name if any", "SCGT, dwt, draught, beam", "Loaded or ballast status", "Nature of cargo", "Any defects affecting safety of navigation", "Date of building", "Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate status and issue date", "Call sign or SCID", "LOA", "Type of engines", "Intention to transit or stop in harbour" ], "pilot_boarding_positions": [ { "designator": "North Anchorage Area Zone One", "coordinates_or_verbose": "31°28.00'N 32°19.00'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": "VLCCs, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35,000 SCGT, LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free), vessels with draught over 12.8m (42 feet)" }, { "designator": "North Anchorage Area Zone Two", "coordinates_or_verbose": "31°24.00'N 32°18.00'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": "Vessels between 11.9m (39 feet) and 12.8m (42 feet) draught" }, { "designator": "Near Fairway Lt buoy", "coordinates_or_verbose": "31°21.30'N 32°20.70'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": "Other vessels (draught 11.6m or less)" }, { "designator": "Anchorage area S of Conry Rock", "coordinates_or_verbose": "29°50.00'N 32°34.00'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": "VLCCs, large bulk carriers, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35,000 SCGT, LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free), vessels with draught over 11.6m" }, { "designator": "Waiting area N of Conry Rock", "coordinates_or_verbose": "29°39.50'N 32°32.50'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": "Other vessels (draught 11.6m or less)" }, { "designator": "Container Terminal", "coordinates_or_verbose": "31°24.70N 32°25.32E", "vessel_particular_constraints": null }, { "designator": "Ismailia (Pilot exchange)", "coordinates_or_verbose": "30°35.00'N 32°17.00'E", "vessel_particular_constraints": null } ], "pilot_disembarkation_positions": [ { "designator": "Ismailia (Pilot exchange)", "coordinates_or_verbose": "30°35.00'N 32°17.00'E" } ], "leftover_text_notes": [ "Vessels should have RT apparatus in good working order before entering the Canal. Vessels not fitted with VHF will be equipped by Suez Canal Authority for the transit.", "Watch details: First southbound convoy (radio watch N1): from first contact until passing km 6; from Al Firdan (km 64) to Ismailia (change of Pilot); from Deversoir (km 97) until anchoring in Great Bitter Lake; from time prescribed by Pilot in Great Bitter Lake until passing Al Kibrit (km 121). Second southbound convoy (radio watch N2): from first contact until passing km 6; from Al Kubr (km 34) until end of tying up operation in Al Ballah; 30 mins before expected sailing time as shown in El-Qanah and Al Ballah station boards until getting underway; from Al Firdan (km 64) to Ismailia (change of Pilots); from Deversoir (km 97) (or from time prescribed by Pilot) to Al Kibrit (km 121). Northbound convoy: from first contact until passing the Canal Authority offices at Port Tewfik (Port Said); laden tankers, third generation containerships etc from 0800 LT, other vessels from 1100 LT (or, if sooner, from passing Geneffy) until passing the last vessel from the North in Al Ballah Loop (11).", "Vessels are requested to continuously monitor Ismailia (Serapeum) CRS for Suez Gulf Traffic Information broadcasts.", "For details see SHENZHEN" ] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": "For details see SHENZHEN", "area_groups": [ { "area_name": "Suez Canal VTS", "vts_boundaries": { "description": "Suez Canal from Port Said to Port Suez and approaches", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "31°28.00'N", "longitude": "32°19.00'E", "label": "North Anchorage Area Zone One" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "31°24.00'N", "longitude": "32°18.00'E", "label": "North Anchorage Area Zone Two" }, { "sequence_id": 3, "latitude": "31°21.30'N", "longitude": "32°20.70'E", "label": "Fairway Lt buoy" }, { "sequence_id": 4, "latitude": "29°50.00'N", "longitude": "32°34.00'E", "label": "Conry Rock anchorage" }, { "sequence_id": 5, "latitude": "29°39.50'N", "longitude": "32°32.50'E", "label": "Separation Zone Lt buoy No 1" }, { "sequence_id": 6, "latitude": "30°35.00'N", "longitude": "32°17.00'E", "label": "Ismailia (Pilot exchange)" }, { "sequence_id": 7, "latitude": "31°24.70N", "longitude": "32°25.32E", "label": "Container Terminal" } ] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Suez Canal (Qannt as Suways) Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": "64 910000", "vhf_secondary_working": "64 914784; 64 914785", "telephones": [ "+20(0)64 910000" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)64 914784" ], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Mandatory for all vessels over 300 gt", "general_rules": [ "Vessels intending to transit the Suez Canal can obtain priority to join a convoy if the transit is arranged 4 days in advance or as soon as possible if coming from a nearer port, by telex to SUCANAL +91 63543 or +91 63238.", "Notice of cancellation or alteration of a booked passage should be given 24h in advance.", "Vessels should send details at least 48h and 24h in advance to Suez Canal Authority: vessel type, nationality, name, SCGT, dwt, draught, beam, ETA Port Said or Suez, quantity and IMO class of dangerous cargo.", "Vessels should report to appropriate Harbour Office on VHF Ch 16 (Port Said) or Ch 14 (Port Suez) to obtain instructions.", "In addition, vessels transiting the Canal for the first time should state: date of building, Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate status and issue date, call sign or SCID, LOA, beam, type of engines, and intention to transit or stop in harbour.", "Vessels should continuously monitor Ismailia (Serapeum) CRS for Suez Gulf Traffic Information broadcasts." ] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [ { "designator": "Reporting Line 1", "description": "15 n miles before arrival at Suez Canal Fairway Lt buoy 31°21.30'N 32°20.70'E", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "31°21.30'N", "longitude": "32°20.70'E" } ] }, { "designator": "S Reporting Line", "description": "5 n miles before arrival at Separation Zone Lt buoy No 1 29°39.50'N 32°32.50'E", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "29°39.50'N", "longitude": "32°32.50'E" } ] } ], "reporting_requirements": [ { "report_name": "Entry Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "4 days prior or as soon as possible when coming from a nearer port; 15 n miles before Fairway Lt buoy when entering from Mediterranean; 5 n miles before Separation Zone Lt buoy when entering from Red Sea", "how_to_report": "VHF Ch 16 to Port Said Harbour Office (Mediterranean) or VHF Ch 14 to Port Suez Harbour Office (Red Sea); telex to SUCANAL +91 63543 or +91 63238", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel type, nationality, name, former name if any", "SCGT, dwt, draught, beam", "Loaded or ballast status", "Nature of cargo", "Any defects affecting safety of navigation", "Date of building", "Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate status and issue date", "Call sign or SCID", "LOA", "Type of engines", "Intention to transit or stop in harbour" ] }, { "report_name": "Exit Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "30 mins before expected sailing time as shown in El-Qanah and Al Ballah station boards", "how_to_report": "VHF Ch 16 to Port Said Harbour Office or VHF Ch 14 to Port Suez Harbour Office", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel's position", "Vessel's name", "Call sign", "Suez Canal Identification Number (SCID)", "SCGT and dwt", "Draught", "Whether vessel is loaded or in ballast", "Nature of cargo" ] } ] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [ { "provider_name": "Suez Canal Authority Tug Services", "vhf_channels": [ "VHF Ch 16", "VHF Ch 14", "VHF Ch 06", "VHF Ch 08", "VHF Ch 09", "VHF Ch 10", "VHF Ch 11", "VHF Ch 12", "VHF Ch 13", "VHF Ch 15", "VHF Ch 71", "VHF Ch 73", "VHF Ch 74" ], "telephones": [ "+20(0)64 910000" ], "emails": [] } ], "availability_hours": "H24", "notes": [ "Tug services available 24 hours for vessel assistance in Canal Waters", "Tug stations at Port Said, Port Suez, and Ismailia", "Contact Suez Canal Authority for assignment" ] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Said Harbour Office", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "71; 73", "telephones": [ "+20(0)66 227500" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)66 239896" ], "emails": [ "csagencies@dataxprs.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Port Suez Harbour Office", "vhf_primary_watch": "14", "vhf_secondary_working": "71; 73", "telephones": [ "+20(0)62 330406" ], "faxes": [ "+20(0)62 330407" ], "emails": [ "csagencies@dataxprs.com.eg" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Ismailia (SUQ) CRS", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "All vessels transiting the Suez Canal must have working VHF apparatus: channels 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 71, 73, 74.", "Vessels not fitted with VHF will be equipped by Suez Canal Authority for the transit.", "For details see SHENZHEN", "Vessels intending to pass through the Suez Canal can obtain priority to join a convoy if the transit is arranged 4 days in advance or as soon as possible if coming from a nearer port, by telex to SUCANAL +91 63543 or +91 63238.", "Report requirements include vessel position, name, call sign, SCID, SCGT, dwt, draught, loaded/ballast status, cargo nature, and any navigation defects.", "First-time transit vessels must provide additional details: date of building, Tonnage Certificate status, engine type, and transit intention." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS SHORE STATIONS: For contacts and frequencies of Shore Stations see: (1) BR AS SUWAYS (PORT SUEZ) (2) BR SAП'D (PORT SAID) (3) ISMAILIA CONTACT DETAILS: Suez Canal (Qant as Suways) Authority Telephone: +20(0)64 910000 Fax: +20(0)64 914784 +20(0)64 914785 Telex: +91 63238 SUCAN UN +91 63543 SUCAN UN Telegraph: SUCANAL ISMAILIA EGYPT HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering, leaving, moving, shifting berth or manoeuvring in Canal Waters or Br Sa'd (Port Said) and Br as Suways (Port Suez) harbours. (2) Entering from Mediterranean: Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) VLCCs, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35 000 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage (SCGT), LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free (NGF)) and vessels with a draught of over 12·8m (42 feet) in North Anchorage Area (Zone One) (31°28.00ґN 32°19.00ґE) (b) Vessels between 11·9m (39 feet) and 12·8m (42 feet) draught in North Anchorage Area (Zone Two) (31°24.00ґN 32°18.00ґE) (c) Other vessels: Near Fairway Lt buoy (31°21.30ґN 32°20.70ґE) (d) Container Terminal: 31°24·70N 32°25·32E (3) Entering from Red Sea: Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) VLCCs, large bulk carriers, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35 000 SCGT, LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free (NGF)) and vessels with a draught of over 11·6m (38 feet): In anchorage area S of Conry Rock (b) Other vessels (draught of 11·6m or less): In waiting area (29°50.00ґN 32° 34.00ґE) N of Conry Rock (4) Pilot exchange takes place at Ismailia (30°35.00ґN 32°17.00ґE). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SHORE STATIONS: For contacts and frequencies of Shore Stations see ISMAILIA, BR SA'D (PORT SAID) and BR AS SUWAYS (PORT SUEZ). CONTACT DETAILS: Suez Canal (Qant as Suways) Authority Telephone: +20(0)64 910000 Fax: +20(0)64 914784 +20(0)64 914785 Telex: +91 63238 SUCAN UN +91 63543 SUCAN UN Telegraph: SUCANAL ISMAILIA EGYPT HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels intending to pass through the Suez Canal (Qant as Suways) on a certain day can obtain priority to join a convoy if the transit is arranged 4 days in advance or as soon as possible if coming from a nearer port, by telex to SUCANAL +91 63543 or +91 63238. The following information is required: (a) Type of vessel, nationality and name (b) Draught on day of transit (c) SCGT and dwt (d) Whether vessel intends to transit Canal or stop in the harbours, including the duration of stay in harbour, if appropriate (e) ETA Br Said (Port Said) (southbound) or Suez (northbound) (f) Quantity and IMO class of any dangerous cargo (4) Vessels should report to the appropriate Harbour Office on VHF (or Ismailia (SUQ) if VHF communication not possible), as follows to obtain instructions: (a) Entering from Mediterranean: 15 n miles before arrival at Suez Canal (Port Said by-pass) Fairway Lt buoy (31°21.30ґN 32°20.70ґE) on VHF Ch 16 to Br Sa'd (Port Said) Harbour Office (b) Entering from Red Sea: 5 n miles before arrival at Separation Zone Lt buoy No1 (29°39.50ґN 32°32.50ґE) on VHF Ch 14 to Br as Suways (Port Suez) Harbour Office. Al Quayr CRS will instruct vessels to contact Harbour Authorities Suez with (a) to (i) as listed below: (5) Report should include: (a) Vessel's position (latitude and longitude) (b) Vessel's name (c) Call sign (d) Suez Canal Identification Number (SCID) (e) SCGT and dwt (f) Draught (g) Whether vessel is loaded or in ballast (h) Nature of cargo (i) Any defects affecting the safety of navigation (6) In addition, vessels transiting the Canal for the first time should state: (a) Date of building (b) Whether Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate is held and, if so, its date of issue (c) Call sign or SCID (d) LOA (e) Beam (f) Type of engines (g) In all cases, vessels should state if intending to transit the Canal or just stop in the harbour (7) Vessels approaching the roads should report to the appropriate Harbour Office stating call sign. (8) Vessels intending to manoeuvre in the Canal or its approaches or intending to enter or leave the Port of Suez Anchorage, without a Pilot on board, should first report to Ismailia (SUQ) to obtain permission. (9) Vessels should have their RT apparatus in good working order before entering the Canal. Vessels should be fitted with VHF with a working frequency range of the marine band (156 to 174 MHz) especially VHF Chs 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 71 73 and 74. Vessels not fitted with VHF will be so equipped by Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for the transit. (10) If UHF or VHF is not operational, Pilot on boarding will request contact be established with Ismailia (SUQ). Watch should then be maintained as requested by Pilot and as follows: (a) First southbound convoy (radio watch N1): (i) From the time of first contact until passing km 6 (ii) From Al Firdn (km 64) to Ismailia (change of Pilot) (iii) From Deversoir (km 97) until anchoring in Great Bitter Lake (iv) From time prescribed by Pilot in Great Bitter Lake until passing Al Kibrt (km121) (b) Second southbound convoy (radio watch N2): (i) From the time of first contact until passing km 6 (ii) From Al Kb (km 34) until the end of the tying up operation in Al Ballh (iii) 30 mins before the expected sailing time as shown in El-Qanara and Al Ballh station boards until getting underway (iv) From Al Firdn (km 64) to Ismailia (change of Pilots) (v) From Deversoir (km 97) (or from time prescribed by Pilot) to Al Kibrt (km 121) (c) Northbound convoy: (i) From the time of first contact until passing the Canal Authority offices at Port Tewfik (Br Taufq) (ii) Laden tankers, third generation containerships etc from 0800 LT, other vessels from 1100 LT (or, if sooner, from passing Gйneffй) until passing the last vessel from the N in Al Ballh Loop (11) Vessels are also requested to continuously monitor Ismailia (Serapeum) CRS for Suez Gulf Traffic Information broadcasts. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ CANAL SHIPPING AGENCIES COMPANY NOTE: Company comprises Assuit Shipping Agency, Asswan Shipping Agency, El-Menia Shipping Agency, Damanhour Shipping Agency and Cairo Shipping Agency. CONTACT DETAILS: Head Office Br Sa'd (Port Said) Telephone: +20(0)66 227500 Fax: +20(0)66 239896 E-mail: csagencies@dataxprs.com.eg Local Office Br as Suways (Port Suez) Telephone: +20(0)62 330406 Fax: +20(0)62 330407 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ AGENCIES ASSUIT SHIPPING AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 74 Br Sa'd (Port Said) Telephone: +20(0)66 222876 Fax: +20(0)351904 E-mail: asuit@bec.com.eg Br as Suways (Port Suez) Telephone: +20(0)62 326551 Fax: +20(0)62 330441 E-mail: stasuit@bec.com.eg HOURS: H24 SERVICE: Provides berthing, unberthing, transit and pilotage information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ ASSWAN SHIPPING AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 74 Br Sa'd (Port Said) Telephone: +20(0)66 220795 Fax: +20(0)66 351905 E-mail: aswan@bec.com.eg Br as Suways (Port Suez) Telephone: +20(0)62 326652 Fax: +20(0)62 330409 E-mail: staswan@bec.com.eg HOURS: H24 SERVICE: Provides berthing, unberthing, transit and pilotage information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ CAIRO SHIPPING AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 74 Telephone: +20(0)2 3778310 Fax: +20(0)2 2575568 E-mail: csacairo@dataxprs.com.eg HOURS: H24 SERVICE: Provides berthing, unberthing, transit and pilotage information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ DAMANHOUR SHIPPING AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 74 Br Sa'd (Port Said) Telephone: +20(0)66 226806 Fax: +20(0)66 351902 E-mail: damanhor@bec.com.eg Br as Suways (Port Suez) Telephone: +20(0)62 330417 Fax: +20(0)62 330419 E-mail: stdamanhor@bec.com.eg HOURS: H24 SERVICE: Provides berthing, unberthing, transit and pilotage information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ EL MENIA SHIPPING AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 74 Br Sa'd (Port Said) Telephone: +20(0)66 329185 Fax: +20(0)66 351903 E-mail: elmenia@bec.com.eg Br as Suways (Port Suez) Telephone: +20(0)62 326654 Fax: +20(0)62 330414 E-mail: stelmenia@bec.com.eg HOURS: H24 SERVICE: Provides berthing, unberthing, transit and pilotage information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }