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(2) Vessels should send ETA at least 24h in advance quoting last port of call, pos~ion, course and speed.

(3) Vessels should contact the Port Authorities when within 24 n miles of the Egyptian coast for entry instructions.

(4) Vessels in the Gulf of Suez should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16.

PROCEDURE:

NOTE:

The Ammonia Berth is operated by AbO air Fertilizers Co, Alexandria.

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Terminal

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 78 79

Operators (Alexandria)

Telephone: +20(0)35826711

Fax: +20(0)35826713

Telex: +91 54033 SUMED UN

+9154108 SUMED UN

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory.

(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA message by telex to SUMED Alexandria as follows:

(a) Immediately on leaving previous port

(b) When change in ETA exceeds 6h

(c) 72h, 48h and 24h in advance

(3) Vessels should contact the terminal on VHF 6h before arrival.

(4) Pilot boards within 2 n miles SE of SBM No 4 Lt buoy (29°34'·00N32°24'·50E).

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UNClAD LOCODE: EG MAH

Pilots and Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

PV

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10 1214

Terminal

Call: Wepco Alamein

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10 1214

RT Frequency (kHz): 2182

Operators

Telephone: +20(0)34959203

+20{O)34918169

Fax: +20{O)3 4934016

Telegraph: WEPOIL ALEXANDRIA

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory and is available HJ.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h (if possible), 48h, 24h and 12h in advance.

(3)Pilot boards 2 n miles NE of the SPM.

NOTE:

Station is operated by the Westem Desert Operating Petroleum Co.

EL MA'oivAPORT (AL MuAooivAH PORn 31 °16'N30 0 09'E

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Port

VHF Frequency: Ch 69

HOURS: HJ

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory.

(2)Pilot boards in the waiting area centred on position 31 °20'·00N300 08'·50E.

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Port Authority

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12

Telephone: +20(0)69 3770563

Fax: +20(0)69 3770592

E-mail: redseaut@ldscl.gov.eg

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels bound for the petroleum berth.

UNCTAD LOCODE: EG IKU

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 17

Telephone: +20(0)2 22650400

Fax: +20(0)222650410

E-mail: port.operations@egyptianlng.com

Webstte: www.egyptianlng.com

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Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 02 04

RT Frequency (kHz): 2182; 2638

Operators (Cairo)

Telephone: +20(0)223522846

+20(0)2 23521365

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage is compulsory and is available HJ.

(2)Notice of ETA:

(a)Vessels should send ETA through El Iskandariya (Alexandria) CRS or Bur Said (Port Said) CRS 72h in advance and maintain contact until arrival at the terminal

(b)Vessels should also send ETA 72h, 24h and 12h in advance to PANINTOIL, Cairo, repeated to GUPCO Cairo

(3)Vessels should contact the terminai 6h in advance on VHF Ch 16.

(4)Tankers leaving the lerminal and intending to use the northbound traffic lane should only do so when no through southbound traffic is in the vicinity and should inlorm other vessels, on VHF, 01 their intended movements.

(5)Pilot boards in position 28°09'·50N33°20'·40E.

NOTE:

Station is operated by GuH 01 Suez Petroleum Co.

UNCTAD LOCODE: EG SGA

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Port Salaja

VHF Frequency: Ch 16

Telephone: +20(0)653256018

Fax: +20(0)653253976

E-mail: redseaut@idscl.gov.eg

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage is compulsory_

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels must inlorm the Port Authority 01 ETA 7 days in advance and conlirm 24h in advance.

(3)After arrival in the Waiting Area, vessels must call the Pilot Station on VHF Ch 16

to provide time 01 arrival and any other details (draught, length, cargo etc.).

(4)Vessels are not allowed to approach inside the port without a pilot on board.

(5)Pilot boards abeam El Morewood Bn when the vessel is on the 310° transit

Vessel Traffic Information Management System

AREA:

The VTIMS area boundaries extend Irom the port entrance between El Morewood Bn (26°41'·98N33°59'·81E) and a point N01 Spit Reel.

DESCRIPTION:

The VTIMS provides the lollowing navigation assistance services to vessels in the port area:

(1)Automatic surveillance and tracking 01 vessels arriving at the port approaches.

(2)Automatic delermination of arrival limes a1 the port.

(3)Automatic continuous tracking and monHoring 01 posHion and speed lor all vessels using the port.

(4)Instantaneous inlormation concerning vessels using the port.

(5)Compilation 01 a database lor vessel information, navigation rules, traffic flow and navigation reports.

(6)An efficient means 01 communication with vessels arriving at the port approaches

and vessels entering the port.

(7) Salety 01 vessel movements and cargo using the port.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Port Safaja VTC

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11

Telex: +581 462299914 SFAG X(Inmarsat C)

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HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Participalion in lhe VTIMS Is mandatory for all vessels over 300 Ions.

(2) Vessels should send lhe following information via agent to Port Safaja VTC 48h prior to arrival:

(a) Vessel'sname and nationality, including any previous names

(b) DWT, draught and beam

(c) Whether vessel intends to enter the port or anchor outside the port. In the latter case, duration of stay should be advised.

(d) Any dangerous cargo on board, if so state quantity and class according to IMO regulations.

(3) Vessels should report to Port Safaja VTC at least 24h prior to arrival. The report should contain the following information:

(4) Vessels should contact the VTC on VHF Ch 16, 2h prior to arrival, stating the following information:

(a) Position (latitude and longitude)

(b) GT and DWT

(c) Draught

(d) Loaded or not

(e) Type of cargo

(Q Any defects affecting safety of navigation

(g) If entering the port of Safaja for the first time:

(i) Date of build

(ii) Call sign or IMO number (iii) LOA

(iv) Beam

(v) Type of engine

(5) Vessels approaching the port should contact the VTC on VHF Ch 16 to receive instructions. The VTC will instruct the vessel to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 11.

(6) Vessels entering the port should check in with the port on VHF Ch 16 or the port calling channel, and check out with the VTC. On departure, vessels should check out with the port and check in with the VTC.

(7) Vessels leaving the VTIMS area should check out with the VTC.

(8) In an emergency, vessels should contact the VTC on VHF Ch 16 or the current working channel.

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETALLS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16

RT Frequency (kHz): 8207

Telephone: +20(0)693660209

Fax: +20(0)693660557

E-mail: redseaut@idscl.gov.eg

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory.

(2) Pilot boards in position 27°50'·00N34°17'·40E.

UNCTAD LOCODE: EG SKT

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 03 78 79 RT Frequency (kHz): 2182 4142·5 Telephone: +20(0)3 5864138

+20(0)3 5864139 +20(0)3 5877818

Fax: +20(0)3 5866713 +20(0)3 5878397 +20(0)35871295 +20(0)3 5871297

Telex: +91 54033 SUMED UN +91 54108 SUMED UN

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HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering, leaving, moving, shifting berth or manoeuvring in canal waters or Bur Sa7d (Port Said) and Bur as Suways (Port Suez) harbours.

(2) Entering from Mediterranean: Pilot boards in the following positions:

(a) VLCCs, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35,000 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage (SCGT), LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free (NGF)) and vessels with a draught of over 12·8m(42 feet) in North Anchorage Area (Zone One) (31 °28'·00N32° 19'·00E)or vessels between 11·9m(39 feet) and 12·8m(42 feet) draught in North Anchorage Area (Zone Two) (31 °24'·00N32° 18'·00E)

(b) O1her vessels: near Fairway Lt buoy (31 °21'·30N32°20'·70E)

(3) Entering from Red Sea: Pilot boards in the following positions:

(a) VLCCs, large bulk carriers, fourth generation container vessels, third generation container vessels, LASH vessels over 35,000 SCGT, LPG & LNG (Loaded or Non Gas Free (NGF)) and vessels with a draught of over 11·6m(38 feet): in Anchorage Area S of Conry Rock

(b) O1her vessels (draught of 11·6m or less): in Waiting Area (29°50'·00N 32 °34'·OOE)Nof Conry Rock

(4) Pilot exchange takes place at Ismallia (300 35'·00N32° 17'·00E)

Vessel Traffic Management System

SHORE STATIONS:

For contacts and frequencies of Shore Stations see Ismailia, Bur Sa7d (Port Said) and

Bur as Suways (Port Suez).

CONTACT DETAILS:

Suez Canal Authority

Telephone: +20(0)64 910000

Fax: +20(0)64 914784

+20(0)64 914785

Telex: +91 63238 SUCAN UN

+9163543 SUCAN UN

Telegraph: SUCANAL ISMAILlA EGYPT

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Vessels intending to pass through the Suez Canal on a certain day can obtain priority to join a convoy if the transit is arranged 4 days in advance or as soon as possible if coming from a nearer port, by telex to SUCANAL +91 63543 or +91 63238. The following information is required:

(a) Type of vessel, nationality and name

(b) Draught on day of transit

(c) SCGT and DWT

(2) Notice of cancellation or alteration of a booked passage should be given 24h in advance of the arranged day of transit.

(3) Vessels should send the following details at least 48h and 24h in advance to Suez Canal Authority, Ismallia, (SUO) directly or through their agents:

(a) Type of vessel, nationality and name (with lorrner name, if any)

(b) SCGT, DWT, draught and beam

(c) Whether vessel intends to transit canal or stop in the harbours, including the duration of stay in harbour, if appropriate

(d) ETA Port Said (southbound) or Suez (northbound)

(e) Quantity and IMO class of any dangerous cargo

(4) Vessels should report to the appropriate harbour office on VHF (or Ismailia (SUO) if VHF communication not possible), as follows to obtain inslructions:

(a) Entering from Mediterranean: 15 nmiles before arrival at Suez Canal (Port Said by-pass) Fairway Lt buoy (31 °21 '·30N32°20'-70E)on VHF Ch 16 to Port Said harbour office

(b) Entering from Red Sea: 5 n miles before arrival at Separation Zone Lt buoy No 1(29°39'·50N32°32'·50E)on VHF Ch 14 to Port of Suez harbour office. AI Qu~yr CRS will instruct vessels to contact Harbour Aulhorities Suez with (a) to

(i) as listed below:

(5) Report should include:

(a) Vessel'sposition (latitude and longitude)

(b) Vessel'sname

(c) Call sign

(d) Suez Canal identification Number (SCID)

(e) SCGT and DWT

(f) Draught

(g) Whether vessel is loaded or In ballast

(h) Nature of cargo

(i) Any defects affecting the safety of navigation

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(6)In addition, vessels transiting the Canal for the first time should state:

(a)Date of building

(b)Whether Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate is held and, if so, its date of issue

(c)Call sign or SCID

(d)LOA

(e)Beam

(Q Type of engines

(g)In all cases, vessels should state if intending to transit the canal or just stop in the harbour

(7)Vessels approaching the roads should report to the appropriate harbour office stating call sign.

(8)Vessels intending to manoeuvre in the Canal or its approaches or intending to enter or leave the Port of Suez Anchorage, without a pilot on board, should first report to Ismailia (SUO) to obtain permission.

(9)Vessels should have their RT apparatus In good working order before entering the Canal. Vessels should be fitted with VHF with aworking frequency range of the marine band (156 to 174 MHz) especially VHF Channels 06 08 09101112131415167173 and 74. Vessels not fitted with VHF will be so equipped by Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for the transit.

(10)If UHF or VHF is not operational, pilot on boarding will request contact be established with Ismailia (SUO). Watch should then be maintained as requested by pilot and as follows:

(a)First southbound convoy (radio watch Nl):

(i)from the time of first contact until passing km 6

(ii)from AI Firdan (km 64) to Ismailia (change of pilot)

(ili) from Deversoir (km 97) until anchoring in Great Bitter Lake

(iv)from time prescribed by pilot in Great Bitter Lake until passing AI Kibrit (km121)

(b)Second southbound convoy (radio watch N2):

(i)from the time of first contact until passing km 6

(i1) from AI Kat> (km 34) until the end of the tying up operation in AI Ballah

(iii)30 mins before the expected sailing time as shown in EI-Qantara and AI Ballah station boards until getting underway

(iv)from AI Firdan (km 64) to Ismailia (change of pilots)

(v)from Deversoir (km 97) (or from time prescribed by pilot) to AI Kibrit (km 121)

(c)Northbound convoy:

(i)from the time of first contact until passing the Canal Authority offices at Port Tewfik (Bur Taufiq)

(ii)laden tankers, third generation containerships etc from 0800 LT, other vessels from 1100 LT (or, if sooner, from passing Geneffe) until passing

the last vessel from north in AI Ballah loop

(11)Vessels are also requested to continuously monitor Ismailia (Serapeum) CRS for Suez Gulf Traffic Information broadcasts.

Canal Shipping Agencies Company

NOTE:

Company comprises Assuit Shipping Agency, Asswan Shipping Agency, EI-Menia Shipping Agency, Damanhour Shipping Agency and Cairo Shipping Agency

CONTACT DETAILS:

Head Office (Port Said)

Telephone: +20(0)66227500

Fax: +20{O)66 239896

E-mail: csagencies@dataxprs.com.eg

Local Office (Suez)

Telephone: +20(0)62330406

Fax: +20(0)62 330407

AGENCIES:

Assuit Shipping Agency

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 74

Port Said

Telephone: +20(0)66 222876

Fax: +20(0)351904

E-mail: asuit@bec.com.eg

Suez

Telephone: +20(0)62326551

Fax: +20{O)62 330441

E-mail: stasuit@bec.com.eg

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