Pegasus Shipping has extensive experience in assisting rigs, FPSO’s, heavy cargo, towed units etc. through Suez Canal.
This type of transit needs precision and proactive assistance from the planning stage of Suez Canal Authority. It can take weeks or even months in certain cases prior to the operation.
The first step is to get approval and estimation for transit tolls :
In order to obtain that from Suez Canal Authority for towing units, please inform us of the following information :
Towed unit particulars :
– LOA / Beam/ Depth
– Maximum air-draft (from the water level)
– Transit Draft
– Towed unit condition and whether any protrusion
– Date of Last transit (if any). Alternative name of sister unit (and last transit)
– Copy of Suez Canal tonnage certificate (if any)
– Towed unit General Arrangement plan
– Stowage plan
Towing tug detailed particulars :
– LOA/Beam/Depth
– Transit draft
– Whether fitted with Azimuth thruster
– Date of last transit (if any)
– Copy of Suez Canal Tonnage certificate
Below information are required by Suez Canal Authority (SCA) upon arrival.
Lack of submitting these information to SCA may add extra charges and/or delay of transiting Suez Canal.
Navigation requirements :
– Stern bits suitable for use by the SCA rudder tug
– Number, dimensions and types of mooring ropes onboard
– Towing plan
– Towing certificate
– Confirmation that the towed unit is in good condition
– Manned or unmanned towed unit
– Valid original registry certificate should be available onboard