Vessel Transit Trim

19 May 2016 / Suez Canal, Egypt

The Suez Canal Authority has advised that all vessels arriving at the waterway for transit should not to be trimmed by bow and should adjust their trim prior to arrival at the Canal anchorage area.

Vessels that arrive trimmed by bow and not Vessels that arrive trimmed by bow and not adjusted will not be allowed to transit.

Navy and container vessel are exempted from the above, but navigational sea trail prior transit will apply to ensure vessel seaworthiness to transit the Canal.

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