Suez Canal
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[[Image:Suez_from_space.jpg|right|frame|Suez from space. ''Photo from NASA'']] | [[Image:Suez_from_space.jpg|right|frame|Suez from space. ''Photo from NASA'']] | ||
[[image:Suez_canal1.gif|thumb|208px|right|Suez Canal]] | [[image:Suez_canal1.gif|thumb|208px|right|Suez Canal]] | ||
| - | + | ==Background/History== | |
The background and history of the Suez Canal is best observed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Canal Wikipedia] | The background and history of the Suez Canal is best observed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Canal Wikipedia] | ||
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VHF channels: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 71, 73, 74 | VHF channels: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 71, 73, 74 | ||
| - | + | ==Canal== | |
* Overall length: 162 km. | * Overall length: 162 km. | ||
* From Port Said to Isamailia: 78 km. | * From Port Said to Isamailia: 78 km. | ||
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Submit description of the canal. | Submit description of the canal. | ||
| + | ==The Canal Transit== | ||
===Documentation Required=== | ===Documentation Required=== | ||
Submit information on the documentation required by yachts for transit. | Submit information on the documentation required by yachts for transit. | ||
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| + | ===Arrival to start transit=== | ||
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===Preparation of Vessel for Transit=== | ===Preparation of Vessel for Transit=== | ||
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Submit latest costs for transit (quote date) | Submit latest costs for transit (quote date) | ||
| - | + | ==Agents & Pilots== | |
Details of agents/pilots and costs. | Details of agents/pilots and costs. | ||
| - | + | ==Marinas & Anchorages (East)== | |
Details for east entry/exit. | Details for east entry/exit. | ||
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| - | + | ==Marinas & Anchorages (West)== | |
Details for west entry/exit | Details for west entry/exit | ||
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| - | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
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Links to relevant discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | Links to relevant discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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| - | + | ==References== | |
Books, Guides, etc. | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
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| - | + | ==External Links== | |
Links to websites offering information on the Canal. | Links to websites offering information on the Canal. | ||
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===Personal Experiences=== | ===Personal Experiences=== | ||
Please post on your personal experiences of the transit. | Please post on your personal experiences of the transit. | ||
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Revision as of 18:05, 29 April 2009
Contents |
SUEZ CANAL CRUISING GUIDE
Suez from space. Photo from NASA
Background/History
The background and history of the Suez Canal is best observed on Wikipedia
Canal Authority
Details & contact info.
Radio Nets & Comms
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Canal Authority
VHF – working frequency range of (156-174 MHz)
VHF channels: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 71, 73, 74
Canal
- Overall length: 162 km.
- From Port Said to Isamailia: 78 km.
- From Isamailia to Suez (Port Tawfik): 84 km.
- From the fairway buoy to Port Said light house: 22.5km.
- Breadth at water level 300 m.
- Width between buoys 180 m.
Submit description of the canal.
The Canal Transit
Documentation Required
Submit information on the documentation required by yachts for transit.
Arrival to start transit
?
Preparation of Vessel for Transit
How should the vessel be prepared for transit?
Current Transit Costs
Submit latest costs for transit (quote date)
Agents & Pilots
Details of agents/pilots and costs.
Marinas & Anchorages (East)
Details for east entry/exit.
Marinas & Anchorages (West)
Details for west entry/exit
Forum Discussions
Links to relevant discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
References
Books, Guides, etc.
External Links
Links to websites offering information on the Canal.
Personal Experiences
Please post on your personal experiences of the transit.
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