please find attached copy of SCA letter regarding vessels actual inspection restrictions while transiting the Suez Canal.
Below is our free translation into English language for your easy reference:
Also you can view SCA circular No. 14/2022 through the following link:
QTE
SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY
29/01/2023
Ref. 55/G
To: Chairman of Port Said Chamber of Shipping
Good day,
Please inform all shipping agencies that according to Circular No. (14/2022), in case Navy or commercial Vessels refuse or abstain the actual inspection during transit, the following shall be applied:
- Suez Canal transit dues will be calculated and collected on the basis of Suez Canal Gross Tonnage (GT).
- “Additional charges” specified and levied at the time of transit shall be collected including (any additional dues related to the type of vessel, the highest additional dues related to cargoes the vessel is equipped to carry, and any other additional charges)
Sent for distribution to all shipping agencies.
Head of Traffic Dept.
Eng. Yasser Abdul Qadir Darwish
UNQTE
Please be guided accordingly.
Best Regards
Kadmar Shipping