VOL. XLI
No. 21
25-May-1998
EGYPT
Suez Canal Upgrades Beam/Draught Guidelines
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on 18 May that it is upgrading a number ofbeam/draught guidelines. Vessels with a beam of up to 163 ft. 9 inches will be able totransit the canal with a draught of 58 ft. from 1 June. Previously vessels with a beam ofup to 158 ft. were the maximum allowed at this draught. Vessels with a beam exceeding 163ft. 9 inches will be able to transit the canal with reduced draughts. Vessels in...
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