Suez Canal Transit

Transit through the Suez Canal between Port Said and Suez, 193 km, no locks, governed by the Suez Canal Authority.

In practice

Compulsory pilotage; northbound and southbound convoys form at fixed times. Master supervises mooring at the Bitter Lakes if convoy waits. Transit fees billed via the agent in advance per Suez Canal Authority tariff.

Regulatory detail & full definition

Convoy system: northbound and southbound; the bypass channel allows two-way traffic for part of the route. SCA pilots board but the master retains command. Transit fee is among the largest port-call costs (~USD 700,000 for a Suezmax tanker as of 2024). MSU/Searchlight/SCA tug fees additional.

Authoritative source: Suez Canal Authority ↗

Pilotage

Source: Suez Canal Authority Rules of Navigation; SCA Tariff Book

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Suez Canal Transit

In practice

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Suez Canal Transit

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