Suez Canal

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Contents 1 SUEZ CANAL CRUISING GUIDE 2 Background/History 2.1 Canal Authority 2.2 Radio Nets & Comms 3 Suez Canal 4 The Suez Canal Transit 4.1 Documentation Required 4.2 Arrival to start transit 4.2.1 Port Said 4.2.2 Suez 4.3 Preparation of Vessel for Transit 4.4 Current Suez Canal Transit Costs 5 Agents & Pilots 6 Canal Ports 7 Marinas & Anchorages (East) 8 Marinas & Anchorages (West) 9 Forum Discussions 10 References 11 External Links 11.1 Personal Experiences 12 Cruising Wiki Navigation

SUEZ CANAL CRUISING GUIDE

An online cruising guide for yachts to transit the Suez Canal.

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

Suez 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.

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The Suez Canal Transit

Documentation Required

Submit information on the documentation required by yachts for transit.

Arrival to start transit

Port Said

It is not advisable to approach Port Said at night because of the high volume of shipping in the area. You will be met by a pilot boat and directed to the Port Fouad Yacht Club. It is advisable however to use an agent that you can contact by VHF when approaching as he can obtain permission from the Port Captain on your behalf and direct you to proceed directly to the Port Fouad Yacht Club. For this purpose, a recommended agent is: Nagib Latif of the Felix Maritime Agency, Ph: + 20 66 333132 or Fax: + 20 66 333510, Mobile: +20 12 211 9365, Email.

No visas are issued and the immigration procedures are very easy for yachts that are only intending to stay in Port Said for as long as it takes to make the arrangements for the canal transit. Those intending to stay for longer must complete the full Egypt entry procedure.

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Preparation of Vessel for Transit

How should the vessel be prepared for transit?

Current Suez Canal Transit Costs

Submit latest costs for transit (quote date)

Agents & Pilots

Details of agents/pilots and costs.

Canal Ports

• Port Said
• Ismailia
• Suez

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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