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28.02.2012
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UPDATE! Weapons and ammunition are no longer allowed onboard vessels in the southbound convoys
New regulation implemented with immediate effect!
Hereunder please find translation of Ministry of Interior Letter to Chamber of Shipping
at Port Said.
--qte--
Ministry of Interior
Port Said Ports Police Admin
Chairman of Chamber of Shipping – Port Said
Dear Sirs,
In regard of co-ordination and Co-operation of Weapons and Ammunition transfer missions
On board Commercial Ships transit Suez canal you are kindly requested to notify all shipping
agencies with the notice of Port Said Port Police of the following:
- Written letter from Shipping Agent indicates ship’s name carrying on board
Weapons/ammunitions on board , Sc Convoy planned, Ship’s Eta attached
With Master’s Declaration (Manifest) shows list of weapons and ammunitions
in Details. Type of the weapons, Serial numbers. Qt of ammunitions.
Number and Nationalities of Security team attending on board.
- Name of Shipping Agent Rep who will accompany the Committee ( Army &
Police ) His Mobile Number and all Contact details of Shipping agency.
- Type and plate number of the Car / Mini Bus carrying weapons and Ammunitions
Driver name and his Mob number
Shipping agencies are requested to provide all above info 48 hrs before arrival Port said / Suez.
These instructions are in force as of Feb 27th Convoys.
--unqte--
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20.01.2012
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UPDATE! Weapons & ammunition onboard vessels transiting the Suez Canal and/or calling Egyptian ports
Further to below news of 17th January please find below report from our local office in respect to the
meeting yesterday:
--qte--
Pls. be guided that still nothing fixed for S/B vessels and below pls. find the important points
during the meeting y'day
Port police station 19.01.2012 10:00 hrs
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Military/Port police/SCA/local agencies (Leth Egypt/A.G.T/Barwil/Maersk/Inchcape/International
agency/RedMar/Port Said chamber of shipping Mr. Adel El-Lamai/No one from the state agency)
Proposal:
Option 1- Port police to collect the weapons from vessels at the anchorage area before joining
the convoy to be secured by the military during the road transportation from Port Said to Suez
for redelivery onboard under the Port police at Suez while vessel clearing Suez Canal.
Option 2- Local agencies (without any attendance from the official authorities) to collect the
weapons from vessels at the anchorage area before joining convoy to be secured by the military
during the road transportation from Port Said to Suez for redelivery onboard under the port
police at Suez while vessel clearing Suez Canal.
Option 3- Port police to attend onboard vessels carrying weapons before entering the Suez Canal
to secure weapons onboard in closed cabin and disembark the vessel at Suez after completion of
the Suez Canal passage.
Conclusion:
Port police managements at Cairo refused the proposal boarding vessels at Port Said anchorage
area (safety wise for the police officers due to the challenging weather condition at Port Said
anchorage)
Local agencies refused to collect the weapons under their responsibilities due to the same reasons
as well as pointing out the risk of delaying vessels for joining the convoy.
Finally official authorities decided to keep the weapons onboard for S/B vessels with the
original arrangements (master declarations, weapons sealed and locked away etc.) until further
notice. The Authorities will study how to find the best solution to secure the weapons for S/B
vessels.
N/B vessels are not allowed to keep weapons onboard during the transit anymore considering the
storage facility approved by the official authorities started as from 17th N/B convoy.
--unqte--
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17.01.2012
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Weapons & ammunition onboard vessels transiting the Suez Canal and/or calling Egyptian ports
The Egyptian Authorities are again announcing a possible restriction to vessels carrying
weapons and ammunition in Egyptian territorial waters (pls see far below).
Further to our newsletter of 27th September 2011 please note that we now have reasons to believe
that the Egyptian Authorities intend to ban weapons and ammunition onboard vessels transiting
the Suez Canal. Meanwhile, we are still awaiting a firm confirmation from the relevant authorities as
to when this will be effective. A coordinating meeting will take place on Thursday 19th
January.
Within short we believe following restrictions will take place:
I. Northbound transit
Ships will not be allowed to transit the Canal northbound (from Suez) with weapon on board.
We can arrange to offload/land weapons from the ships in Suez Port to be stored in Suez Port
Police Custody for delivery to the same ship or any other ship subject to your instruction.
In any cases no weapons will be allowed to transit the canal on board the ships.
Expected charges will be as following:
1. 2000 USD Storage fees per month
2. Arrangement /administration fee - reverting.
3. Transportation fee for landing and delivery of weapons - reverting
II. Southbound transit
Weapons need to be landed at Port Said, offloaded and transported by road and redelivered at Suez.
1. Arrangement /administration fee - reverting.
2. Transportation fee for landing and delivery of weapons - reverting
III. Security equipment (NOT WEAPON) landing with disembarking security team
- 48 hours notice before vessel's arrival if security team will disembark with equipment.
- Detailed list of equipment for authority approval.
- Clear instruction if the equipment is for storage or to travel with the team.
Acceptance of security equipments storage will be subject to authorities approval before ship’s
arrival.
As soon as we learn anything from relevant authorities we will notify you accordingly.
We have received flwg letter:
--qte--
Maritime Transport Sector
Marine Permits Department
Date: 09/01/2012
Dear Sirs,
Kindly be informed that on 28/11/2011, we received correspondence from the General Secretariat
of the Ministry of Defense No. 10/3/24/2 C53 dated 21/11/2011, and also correspondence from the
Marine Operations Department dated 3/12/2011 regarding the necessity to comply with the following:
1. The Egyptian Government bans the existence of any weapons/security teams on board any
commercial vessels as per the laws and regulations with that regard issued by the International
Maritime Organization.
2. In case commercial vessels calling the Egyptian ports have weapons onboard: Vessel Master
shall keep the weapons under lock and shall issue a certificate to that effect to be submitted
to the pilot in the pilotstation. The certificate is to include an undertaking by the Master to
hand in the weapons in a locked box to the Port Police immediately upon mooring. The box shall
be carefully checked by the Port Police and will be handed back to the Master upon vessel
departure.
3. In case of non-compliance, vessel shall not be permitted to enter harbor with weapons onboard.
4. As for vessels transiting the Suez Canal: Civil Police elements (Port Security) shall receive
the weapons from vessels to transit the Suez Canal at the entry point and shall transport them
by land, and then hand them back to vessel crew at clearance point.
5. In case weapons are deployed onboard a vessel while in the Egyptian territorial waters, while
berthed at port, while being at anchorage whether inner or outer roads, or while transiting the
Suez Canal, vessel’s Master and crew shall be held accountable pursuant to the Egyptian Law,
including detaining vessel, Master, and persons carrying the weapons without permits who shall
be liable under Law No. 394 and its amendments regarding weapon and ammunition possession without
permits. They shall be interrogated by the competent persecution authority after a seizure
report is issued.
Kindly comply with the instructions mandated by the Ministry of Defense with due diligence and
communicate them to the maritime transport companies you serve as agents, as well as to ship
masters of vessels calling the Egyptian ports.
Best regards,
Head of Maritime Transport Sector
Rear Admiral
Al-Sayed Hamid Hidaya
--unqte--
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05.12.2011
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New surcharge for containers on deck
The Suez Canal Authorities have issued a new circular (7/2011) announcing an increase for containers on deck (on container ships) effective as per 1st of March 2012
Article one
First: Southbound Vessels
Circular No. 2/2007 shall remain in force.
Second: Northbound Vessels
1 - For vessels carrying up to five tiers of containers:
Circular No. 2/2007 shall remain in force.
2 – For vessels carrying more than five tiers:
The surcharge shall be modified to become:
- 18% for container ships carrying six tiers of containers on deck.
- An increase of 2% shall be applied for each tier in excess of six tiers, which means that a surcharge of 20% shall be applied on vessels carrying seven tiers of containers .. .. .. etc .
Article two
This circular shall take effect as of 1/3/2012 .
Director of Transit Dept.
Eng. Ahmed Mohamed El Manakhly
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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01.12.2011
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New Suez Canal tariff for 2012
The Suez Canal Authorities have issued a new circular (6/2011) announcing an increase effective as per 1st of March 2012
Please note that the Suez Canal Authorities will increase the cost for transiting the Suez Canal by 3% as per 1st of March 2012.
The table is available here: http://www.lethsuez.com/tariff_12.aspx
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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27.09.2011
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Weapons and/or security teams on board vessels in Egyptian territorial waters
New procedure soon to be implemented - ?
Please note that we have been approached by Port Said Chamber of Shipping. Please find below the free translation of the Arabic version of the letter in question:
--qte--
Members of Port Said Chamber of Shipping
We wish to inform you that in accordance with instructions from the operations division of SCA owners are informed that in case of their vessels requiring canal transit carrying weapons and guards on board for protection in the danger zone in the India ocean and Southern part of Africa, Owners will be required to present a letter endorsed by the ships flag authority before transit confirming that the ship in question is registered under the particular flag and is carrying light weapons and ammunition for defence purposes and the details of the weapons are ........ .........
Additionally a protection team of (Number) persons employed by security company .(Name of security company) and owners hereby undertake not to use any such weapons during ship's entire stay in Egyptian waters.
--unqte--
The letter does not indicate as of when this new procedure will be in force. We will revert when a date of implementation is known.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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09.09.2011
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Possible restriction to vessels having weapons onboard in Egypt waters
We have today received below free translation from the Maritime Transport sector/Maritime Transport Ministry through the Chamber of Shipping in Alexandria. The circular is NOT yet official nor has a date been announced.
--qte--
On 23/8/2011, meeting was held at the authority of Egyptian military armed forces operations concerning issuing mechanisms and responsibilities of the concerning parties in Egypt for obligating foreign commercial ships to comply with current Egyptian laws concerning weapons and armed security teams onboard.
Their decision, not to allow at all the availability of weapons or armed security teams on commercial ships as this is against the international maritime law. And the maritime transport sector must inform the shipping agents in Egypt and the shipping companies with the following:
1) All Suez gulf area water is totally considered as Egyptian water.
2) To comply with the Egyptian position related to the armed security team onboard the commercial ships according to the laws and rules issued by the international maritime organization (IMO) concerning the armed security teams onboard commercial ships.
3) The Egyptian ship’s agent and the captain of the vessel must submit declaration to the authority and the pilot to confirm that there is no weapons and ammunition onboard the vessel and the vessel is free completely from this material which is used for the safety of the vessel.
4) In case there is weapons onboard the vessel during her stay in territorial water, Egyptian ports, inner harbour, outer harbour, cruising Egyptian water and transiting of Suez Canal, the Egyptian government will arrest the ship, the master and the armed persons onboard and they will face charges according to Egyptian laws (law no. 394 year 1954 and its amendments).
Signed by
Admiral/ Mohamed Essam Eldin Abdel Monem
Chief of Maritime Transport Sector/Maritime Transport Ministry
--unqte--
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04.09.2011
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LPG vessels in ballast
SCA has announced flwg
All LPG vessels transiting the Suez Canal in ballast having had cargo Ammonia as last cargo are to courier original cargo manifest to the agent. The original cargo manifest must be received by the agent no later than 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival in order to arrange for the transit without any delay.
This new routine will be in force with immediate effect.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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02.08.2011
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Heavy units on vessels transiting the Suez Canal
SCA has issued a new bulletin:
Explanation Note to SCA Bulletin
--qte--
Further to SCA Bulletin issued on July 8th regarding heavy lift and semi Submersible ships carrying heavy units of approx 250 M/tons.
This is to clarify that heavy units of approx 250 tons are the units starting from 200 tons and less than 250 Tons.
In case it is not feasible to obtain authorized certificate from Load port which include weight, a weight cert can be endorsed by O N E of the Following Authorities:
- Customs Auth at Load Port
- Notary Public
- Chamber of commerce
- Egyptian Embassy / Egyptian Consulate
Director of Transit
Eng Ahmed M Managhaly
--unqte--
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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12.05.2011
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Suez Canal Authority announcement
Two new circulars issued by SCA, 3/2011 and 4/2011
Circular No 3/2011: Stricter regulations with respect to volume incentives for LNG carriers
Circular No 4/2011: Cancellation of 2% reduction for double hull tankers as per 1st July 2011
Please see more information by clicking on the menu on your left 'Rules / Circulars'.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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20.04.2011
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Daylight saving time (DST) in Egypt cancelled
The Egyptian Authorities have today announced that Egypt will stay on GMT +2 permanently
Local media in Egypt has today reported that the transitional goverment of Egypt has decided to cease the Daylight Saving Time which has been in force since 1957.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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19.04.2011
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An update of Rules of Navigation, article 58
All vessels transiting the Suez Canal between SCNT 70,000 and 90,000, except container vessels, to be escorted by one tug.
Please note that SCA may decided to start applying this Article also to Car Carriers, Ro-Ro vessels and
Passenger vessels with SCNT (Suez Canal Net Tonnage) from 70 000 to 90 000, thus one escort tug at
cost SDR 8 000 (equivalent to approximately USD 12 500) to apply also for these segments.
Only Container vessels will be excempted from this rule.
Please find the article 58 here.
Art. 58 – Escorting Tugs :(1)
The escort of VLCC’s, ULCC’s, L.P.G, L.N.G, Large Bulk Carriers and other vessels, except Container Ships will be as follows :
Loaded vessels less than 70000 SC.N.T.(2) will be escorted by one tug if for technical reasons SCA finds it necessary, or when the vessels draught is more than 47 feet.
Loaded vessels from 70000 SC.N.T. to 90000 SC.N.T. will be escorted by one tug.
Loaded vessels over 90000 SC.N.T. will be escorted by two tugs.
Vessels in ballast over 130000 SC.N.T. will be escorted by one tug.
L.P.G., and L.N.G. over 40000 and up to 90000 SC.N.T. ( except G.F. ), or loaded with Ammonia cargo(3),(4) will be escorted by one tug, and those over 90000 SC.N.T. will be escorted by two tugs.
Vessels in ballast with beam over 218 feet up to 233 feet will be escorted by one tug.
Vessels in ballast with beam over 233 feet will be escorted by two tugs.
Towed Scrapped vessels will be escorted by one tug.
Loaded Semi-submersible ships carrying drillers or floating units
( 300 SC.G.T. and over ) will be escorted by one tug or more tugs as decided by SC port office after survey on arrival.
Integrated Units to be escorted by one tug during first transit.
( see Appendix No1 special cases item “E” P. 92 )
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(1) For escorting certain vessel during Canal transit.
(2) The SC.N.T. is assessed regardless of sizes that are temporally added in each transit ( such as double bottom tanks, containers on deck ... etc. ).
(3) L.P.G., L.N.G. vessels contain ( tank of deck ) completely seperated from cargo tank with maximum tonnage of 180 tons will be considered as gas free vessel.
(4) G.F. carriers are to be treated as tankers in Ballast.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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05.04.2011
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Traffic back to normal
Suez Canal traffic is back to normal. 34 N/B vessels cleared Suez Canal last night without delay. S/B convoys: 32 vessels joined first S/B convoy started at 2127 hrs and 9 vessels joined second S/B convoy started at 0440 hrs.
We will as usual distribute 'Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal'. If you wish to receive this email on a daily basis please approach us on office@lethsuez.com or telephone +47 23 11 55 00.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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04.04.2011
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Groundings in the Suez Canal causing traffic delays
M/V ZIM SHEKOY grounded at KM 43 and M/V CMA CGM LAMARTINE grounded at KM 76
Yesterday 3/4 at 13:00 hrs M/V ZIM SHEKOY grounded at KM 43 due to engine problem and prevented 28 vsls behind her from continuing their canal transit.
At 16:10 hrs on the same day vsl was refloated and the convoy resumed.
Then at 18:30 yesterday vessel CMA CGM LAMARTINE grounded at KM 76 with 17 vsls behind her.
She was refloated after 40 minutes.
Due to the late refloating of the grounded vessel, SCA decided to let 13 northbound vessels (out of total 34 vsls) wait at Great Bitter Lake in order to join todays
Northbound convoy.
Due to logistical reasons SCA could only allow vsls able to moor at El Ballah to join today’s 1st southbound convoy. 2nd southbound convoy was cancelled.
As a result 13 vsls are waiting to join the southbound convoy of April 5th.
This convoy is scheduled to start once the last northbound vsl has exited at Port Said some time after 22:00 hrs tonight.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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22.03.2011
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LNG VESSEL GROUNDED AT SUEZ CANAL
LNG METHANE RITA ANDREA reported grounded at KM 118.8 today 1320hrs
The grounding is not delaying or obstructing other vessels transiting the Suez Canal today. The Authorities are currently trying to refloat the vessel.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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22.03.2011
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Grounded LNG METHANE RITA ANDREA refloated
Vessel refloated and resumed transit today at 1730hrs
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04.03.2011
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Suez Canal Transit Dues 2011
SCA have now officially announced that the tariff for 2011 shall remain unchanged.
The Suez Canal Authority announced yesterday that the transit dues for the year 2011 shall remain unchanged and that the Circular No.1/2007 shall stay in force. Please find the official announcement here:
--qte--
The Suez Canal Authority announcement of the transit dues for 2011 Thursday, March 3, 2011
Admiral Ahmed Aly Fadel, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, declared that " in view of the consequences of the global financial crisis the world encountered in the end of 2008, the Suez Canal Authority was keen enough to keep the Suez Canal dues unchanged in 2009 and 2010 for all types ships.
The beginning of 2010 witnessed some indications that the situation of the world economy is getting better, whereas the studies carried out by the Suez Canal Authority, as well as following up of the world economic reports, showed that the global economy is not completely cured from the negative effects of the world financial crisis. That was clear in the appearance of severe debts problems in some European countries.
Building on the above mentioned criteria, and on the expectations of the world maritime traffic in 2011, the Administration Suez Canal Authority decided keeping The Suez Canal dues of 2010 unchanged in 2011.
--unqte--
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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01.03.2011
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Suez Canal tariff 2011
Rumours suggest that the SCA very soon will announce no change of tariff for 2011
We expect that SCA will maintain the tariff for another period of one year with effect as of 1st of April 2011
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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22.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The traffic is running as normal.
Two Iranian navy vessels (Khark & Alvand) have entered the Suez Canal this morning bound for Syria
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 32 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (32 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0531hrs on 22.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 1100hrs on 22.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1400hrs on 22.02.2011
Southbound convoy:
Total no. of vessels is 19 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (17 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2301hrs 21.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0305hrs 22.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1500hrs on 22.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1730 hrs
Second convoy (2 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0635hrs 22.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0715hrs 22.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound Second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 2300hrs on 22.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2330hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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15.02.2011
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Times of change in Egypt?
After 18 days of peoples protest President Mubarak finally gave in and stepped down after 30 years in power. We are receiving reports from colleagues and friends in Egypt telling us about a new atmosphere and a new spirit amongst the Egyptians. Even in the streets traffic people are letting you in - with a polite smile ..!
We have received following text message from Egypt which are being spread around:
“From now onwards this is YOUR Egypt. Keep it clean, don’t litter, respect the traffic rules, don’t pay bribes, don’t forge papers, insists on your rights, report abuse of power and speak up with freedom.
Joy, light and wisdom for a liberated and great nation in the future.”
Kindly allow us to suggest that you are urging your Masters to limit their give away of cigarettes in the spirit of the above message from Egypt. You should report any eventual threats/negative feed-back from Pilots or other Authorities to your agent. A new regime within SCA is also expected!
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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13.02.2011
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Egypt is back to normal / today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
All businesses related to the Suez Canal should again be back to normal.
Crew changes, spare parts clearance etc can now be arranged again without delays. The Suez Canal traffic is still running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 19 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (19 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0625hrs on 13.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0930hrs on 13.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1430hrs on 13.02.2011
Southbound convoy:
Total no. of vessels is 24 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (18 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2301hrs 12/02/2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0328hrs 13.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1430hrs on 13.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1830hrs
Second convoy (6 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0709hrs 13.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0802hrs 13.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2130hrs on 13.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2250hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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11.02.2011
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Friday 11th Feb: Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The traffic is running as normal.
Today's transits are running smoothly, with a total of 42 vessels north- and southbound.
As a reaction to Mubarak’s speech yesterday, big demonstrations are expected after the Friday prayers. We will revert with more news later today.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 22 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (22 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0517hrs on 11.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0913hrs on 11.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1400hrs on 11.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 20 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (15 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2330hrs on 10.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0306hrs on 11.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1430hrs on 11.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1700hrs
Second convoy (5 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0654hrs on 11.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0810hrs on 11.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2200hrs on 11.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2250hrs.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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11.02.2011
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Normal Canal Traffic
The Suez Canal traffic is still running as normal.
Crew changes, supplies, parcel deliveries etc are moving but subject to the delays created by the curfew (20:00 - 06:00 hrs).
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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09.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The traffic is running as normal and the strike in Egypt does not affect the Suez Canal transits.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 30 vessels in 2 groups.
Early convoy (5 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0046 hrs on 09.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0124 hrs on 09.02.2011.
Which expecting to anchor at Great Bitter lake then will resume the Canal transit tail of the N/B convoy as usual.
Ordinary convoy (25 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0520hrs on 09.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0930hrs on 09.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1415hrs on 09.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 21 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (19 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2310hrs 08.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0355hrs 09.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1430hrs on 09.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1800hrs
Second convoy (2 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0700hrs 09.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0720hrs 09.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2230hrs on 09.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2250hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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08.02.2011
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Strike in Egypt does not affect the Suez Canal transits
The traffic is running as normal.
With reference to the rumors currently circulating about a strike in Egypt please note that it does not have any affect the Suez Canal traffic.
Following Suez Canal related companies should be on strike:
Timsah Shipbuilding Co.
Suez Shipyard Co.
Canal for Marine works Co.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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07.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 25 vessels in 2 groups.
Early convoy (12 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0001hrs on 07.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0215hrs on 07.02.2011.
Which expecting to anchor at Great Bitter lake then will resume the Canal transit tail of the N/B convoy as usual.
Ordinary convoy (13 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0700hrs on 07.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0924hrs on 07.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1350hrs on 07.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 36 vessels, entered in 1 group.
First convoy (36 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2030hrs 06.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0434hrs 07.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1420hrs on 07.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1830hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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06.02.2011
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Crew and weapons procedures
Please find hereunder an update regarding crew and weapons movement
Contrary to previous instructions from involved Authorities weapons and ammunitions needs to be kept onboard during the transit. If weapons are already on board it will not be allowed to be released for storage ashore. Master needs to make a declaration that weapons on board are in a sealed/closed box and under his responsibility and will not be opened during the Suez Canal transit. Master needs to declare that weapons carried on board are due to Piracy defence passing GOA. Declaration should contain a detailed list of weapons and ammunition enclosed by master details, passport copy as well as full style of the responsible security company.
Weapons kit release from onshore storage at Port Said or Suez to be placed on board might be allowed, however we should receive a pre request for each case.
Re crew movement update;
1. Immigration office at Suez port working 24 hours
2. Immigration office at Port Said port working 24 hours
3. Transportation from/to Cairo airport working from 06:00 am till 06:00 pm
4. All airlines at Cairo airport returned to work, however limited to departure and arrival from 06:00 am till 06:00 pm
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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06.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
Traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 20 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (20 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0500hrs on 06.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0848 hrs on 06.02.2011
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1330hrs on 06.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 23 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (21 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2247hrs 05.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0412hrs 06.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1500hrs on 06.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1930hrs
Second convoy (2 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0702hrs 06.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0717hrs 06.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2300hrs on 06.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2320hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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05.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 33 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (33 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0450hrs on 05.02.2011.
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 1030hrs on 05.02.2011.
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1400hrs on 05.02.2011
Southbound convoy:
Total no. of vessels is 25 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (16 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0040hrs 05/02/2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0314hrs 05.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1530hrs on 05.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1800hrs
Second convoy (9 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0624hrs 05.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0812hrs 05.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2230hrs on 05.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2320hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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05.02.2011
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Crew and weapons movements
Please find hereunder an update regarding crew and weapon movement.
Contrary to previous instructions from involved Authorities weapons and ammunitions needs to be kept onboard during the transit. If weapons are already on board it will not be allowed to be released for storage ashore. Master needs to make a declaration that weapons on board are in a sealed/closed box and under his responsibility and will not be opened during the Suez Canal transit. Master needs to declare that weapons carried on board are due to Piracy defence passing GOA. Declaration should contain a detailed list of weapons and ammunition enclosed by master details, passport copy as well as full style of the responsible security company.
Weapons kit release from onshore storage at Port Said or Suez to be placed on board might be allowed, however we should receive a pre request for each case.
Re crew movement update;
1. Immigration office at Suez port working 24 hours 2. Immigration office at Port Said port working 24 hours 3. Transportation from/to Cairo airport working from 06:00 am till 06:00 pm 4. All airlines at Cairo airport returned to work, however limited to departure and arrival from 06:00 am till 06:00 pm
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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04.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 28 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (28 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0500hrs on 04.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 1124hrs on 04.02.2011
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1400hrs on 04.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 26 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (18 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2344hrs 03.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0414hrs 04.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1630hrs on 04.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1930hrs
Second convoy (8 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0651hrs 04.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0835hrs 04.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2330hrs on 04.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 0150hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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03.02.2011
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Suez Canal update Thursday 3rd February
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Again today we can report that the traffic in the Suez Canal is running without any delays.
Later on today we will as usual forward 'Today's traffic situation' to you.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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03.02.2011
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Today's traffic situation in the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 23 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (23 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0420hrs on 03.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0900hrs on 03.02.2011
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1350hrs on 03.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 25 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (20 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2158hrs 02.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0317hrs 03.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1420hrs on 03.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1820hrs
Second convoy (5 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0645hrs 03.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0746hrs 03.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2200hrs on 03.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2250hrs
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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02.02.2011
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Suez Canal update / daily traffic situation
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Northbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 25 vessels in 1 group.
Ordinary convoy (25 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 0500hrs on 02.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Suez at 1000hrs on 02.02.2011
First vessel expected to exit the Canal from Port Said at about 1430hrs on 02.02.2011
Southbound convoy
Total no. of vessels is 25 vessels, entered in 2 groups.
First convoy (20 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 2150hrs 01.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0230hrs 02.02.2011
Southbound first convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at. about 1500hrs on 02.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 1845hrs
Second convoy (5 vessels):
First vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0657hrs 02.02.2011
Last vessel entered the Canal from Port Said at 0744hrs 02.02.2011
Note: 2nd convoy vessels will be berthing at Ballah (By Pass) while the northbound convoy passing through towards Port Said and resume transit accordingly.
Southbound second convoy vessels expected to exit the Canal from Suez at about 2200hrs on 02.02.2011 and last vessel approx. at 2250hrs
Furthermore, pls. note that Suez canal traffic ( South bound/North bound) convoys running normal without any delay as well as the traffic at Cairo airport ( i.e. Crew/parcels arrival ... etc ) will back to normal as well.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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02.02.2011
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Egypt back 'on air'
Egyptian Authorities have now re-open the internet
The Internet and E-mails have been opened, and we do now have more or less normal communication with Egypt.
Supplies of stores and provision is now possible, and should be back to normal by tomorrow 3rd February
Crew change and clearing of spare parts (Cairo Airport) is expected to be back to normal by 3rd February but we are presently checking this.
Bunker situation in Suez is normal, but Port Said may still have problems with availability of products
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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31.01.2011
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Suez Canal - updated situation report
The Suez Canal traffic is running as normal.
Dear Sirs,
Please be informed that despite the vast political turbulence in Egypt, Suez Canal transits are carried out as normal.
At this point in time it is unfortunately not possible to conduct crew changes or deliveries from Cairo Airport. Bunker deliveries are being performed, however, due to the unstable situation, we suggest that bunker is supplied at other destinations prior to arrival at Port Said or Suez. Ports calls are presently suspended.
Internet and e-mail is presently not working in Egypt, and most mobile phone providers are closed. Our offices in Oslo, Copenhagen and Singapore are in continuous contact with all our local Egyptian offices via fax and phone, and you can send your messages to office@lethsuez.com as usual.
Link: http://www.lethsuez.com/news.aspx
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12.04.2010
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LNG VSLS Reductions
SCA has announced new reductions.
Link: /SCA_Circulars/SCA_frames.asp?circ=circ032010.htm
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20.01.2010
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Tariffs for 2010
SCA has decided to use the 2009 tarrif for 2010.
Link: /SCA_Circulars/SCA_frames.asp?circ=circ012010.htm
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20.01.2010
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Draft restrictions
has been changed by SCA.
Link: /SCA_Circulars/SCA_frames.asp?circ=circ022010.htm
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Tariffs for 2009
SCA has decided to use the 2008 tarrif for 2009.
Link: /SCA_Circulars/SCA_frames.asp?circ=circ012009.htm
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SCA Circular 01/2008
On the surcharge against navy/aux. ships and ships carrying military cargo
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New branch offices
New branch offices situated in Copenhagen, Denmark and in Singapore.
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SCA imposing tug for vessels carrying explosives and weapons.
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Vessels carrying military equipment
Reminder from SCA.
Link: /SCA_Circulars/SCA_frames.asp?circ=circ012008.htm
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