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Crew may join or land for repatriation at canal ports.
Sign off/landing formalities of leaving crew and transportation
from canal port to Cairo airport is attended by Leth
Suez Transit.
Joining crew
- Be in possession of valid seaman's book.
- Hold an introduction letter from the owners stating
ship's name, the port ship arrives and the Canal agent's
name.
- To hold contract of employment.
- Officers should also bear their license of competency.
Owners / masters should provide Leth Suez Transit with the following:
- Name
- Position
- Nationality and passport number
- Destination.
Repatriating crew
Owners / masters should provide Leth Suez Transit with
the following:
- Name
- Position
- Nationality and passport number
- Destination.
Please send us full flight details, including copy of passport for off-signing crew
members 72 hours prior departure Cairo Airport. This is especially important for
Indian and Filipino off-signers.
Also to declare if PTA has been arranged or tickets
are to be issued by the Canal agents with seamen's fare.
Visa
For European and USA citizens entry visa not required.
Visa for other nationalities can be granted on arrival
at Cairo airport, but it is recommended to be obtained
before departing their country to avoid eventual delays.
For certain countries entry visa is required prior arriving
Cairo.
As per 7th May 2003 Egyptian Authorities have decided that
crew changes of people coming from flwg countries:
- Indians
- Pakistanis
- Bangladeshi
- Somalese
- Sri Lankans
is expected to send data and information, including copy of passport and visa to their
agent 72 hours prior arrival Cairo Airport.
IMPORTANT:
Far Eastern/African crew can not board ship flying
flag other than their nationality. Master/officers may
be excluded from this rule provided bearing translated
license of competency.
Women not holding seamen's book may be considered as
passengers, which can affect the canal tolls charged,
especially when ship is in ballast condition.
Disembarking crew should hold valid seaman's book or
passports. It is strongly recommended PTA tickets to
be collectable at desk of airline company at Cairo airport
and not in Cairo town office.
Please consult Leth Suez Transit, Norway prior to
any crew change.
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