SECTION III

INTERDICTION TO ENTER CANAL

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Art.47 - Vessel not Allowed to Transit :

A vessel will not be allowed to transit the Canal in any of the following cases :

A-Any vessel whose Tropical Load Line is submerged, or Plimsoll Marks not plainly visible (Overloaded) .

B-Any vessel considered by the Suez canal Officials, dangerous for navigation.

C-If carrying dangerous cargo and not conforming to Part V of these Rules or carrying prohibited cargoes.

D-If having a list more than 3 degrees.

E-If trimmed in a way causing bad manoeuvrability.

F-If having deck loads protruding from vessel's sides in a manner endangering the safety of transit.

G-If the vessel is so tender or loaded in a manner that dangerously affects her stability.

H-If her draught is in excess of maximum permitted according to these Rules.

I -For VLCC's and ULCC's if there is bad weather.

J -The SCA may consider delaying the vessel's entry to the Canal in case of bad weather.

K - Any vessel without anchors.