Art.56 - Use of Private Tugs :

(1)In case the SCA tugs are not available, shipping companies will be allowed to tow their "towed units" by tugs to be provided by them ( see appendix ).

Such tugs should be approved by the Suez Canal Authority, prior to transit.

(2)Apart from the special towage dues, tugs belonging to private owners are subject to the strict observance of all Parts of the Rules relative to vessels manoeuvring, in transit or berthing.

(3)Towing arrangement must be supervised and approved by SCA personnel.