Borhanco is on the spot in the Suez Canal as the reliable intermediary for transit co-ordination, funds transfer and efficient communication

 

with our local offices in Port Said and Suez Ports. borhanco is positioned to ensure a smooth and prompt transit using our excellent relationships with local Authorities to ease any difficulties.

We offer very smooth S.C Transiting (North & South ) at a very competitive dues / expenses and providing all concerned parties (i.e. Owners, chatterers, operators and Managers) with the following :

 

Accurate D/A estimation (prior transit) to be as close to the actual transit tolls as possible to avoid any extra remittance from our principals.

 

Define Agency fees before transit, any other expenses being added as per the official Port / Canal tariff endorsed with the official receipts. Owners are advised on the best way for their ship to be ready for transit so no unnecessary dues are calculated or extra tug or equipment is imposed on the vessel .

 

Arrange for vsls transit by notifying all concerned Authorities.

Make all necessary declarations and obtain approvals from all parties concerned for special cargo on board ( IMO, Cement, …. etc).

 

Advising / providing vsls Master with S.C Authority regulations in transiting the Suez Canal, along with all needed documentation by the S.C Authority specially in case of vsl's first transit to ensure accurate vsl measurement and trying to get the Authorized discount if applicable, also keeping Master and all concerned parties duly posted with transiting schedule on daily basis and asking vsl's Master to keep / maintain his vsl's arrival ETA and / or improve same according to principals instructions.

 

Keep close contact with vsl from arrival at outer anchorage in Port Said or Suez till it clears the Suez Canal and keeping owners timely informed.

 

The vsl is promptly attended upon arrival and before clearing by our trained staff at Port Said and Suez to coordinate with the Master for a smooth transit and for any needed requirements.

 

Interfering in unusual situations and providing strong assistance and legal support ( case needed ) to avoid or reduce any expected liabilities / fin.

Providing all needed services during vsl's transit including : bunkering, supplies , crew  change, delivery of spare parts, handing of cash to Master, …. etc.

 

Regarding the suez Canal, Kindly note the following :       

There are three S.C. convoys each day as follows :     

 

A - One North bound S.C. convoy with the below details :

    North bound convoy starts at 0600 hrs each day.

Suez Canal Authority considers the LAT 29 42.1 N as arrival limit to register the ship to join. the North  bound convoy.

 

0100 hrs is the latest time for registry into the North bound convoy for tanker vsls and 0300 hrs same day for bulk carrier leaving Suez at 0600 hrs same day with payment of normal tolls .

 

 Vsl still can join the same day convoy if arriving after 0100 hrs but against payment of extra tolls as flwg :

 

a)         From  0100 hrs - 0300 hrs = 3% extra tolls.

b)         From  0300 hrs – 0400 hrs = 5% extra tolls.

c)         After 0400 hrs = 10% extra tolls ( subject to S.C Authority approval) .

    

B - Two South bound convoys with the below details:

N1 – starts at 0100 hrs .

N2 – starts at 0600 hrs  .   S.C. Authority considering the LAT 31 28.7 N as the limit .   that vsl must cross to be registered as arrived.     

 

N1_:

Limit time to register a ship in the N1 convoy is 1900 hrs the day before transit day and vsl can join N1 of next day with payment of normaltolls.             

Still vsl can join the N1 of following day if arriving later than 1900 hrs against payment of extra tolls as flwg:

    

1)         From 1900 hrs - 2100 hrs = 3% extra tolls.

2)         From 2100 hrs - 2200 hrs = 5% extra tolls.

3)         After 2200 hrs = 10% extra tolls ( subject to S.C. Authority approval ) .

    

N2_:

Limit time to register a ship in the N2 convoy is 0300 hrs  same day, so that vsl can join

The N2 convoy with payment of normal tolls.

 

Still vsl can join the N2 convoy if arriving later than 0300 hrs against payment of extra tolls As flwg :

    

1)         From 0300 hrs - 0400 hrs = 3% extra tolls.

2)         From 0400 hrs - 0500 hrs = 5% extra tolls.

3)         After 0500 hrs = 10% extra tolls ( subject to S.C. Authority pproval ) .

            

   *  - Ballast chemical / oil tankers are to be charged at the same rate of ballast oil tankers .

  ** - Ballast combined carriers are to be charged at the rate of ballast dry bulk carriers

 *** - Loaded combined carriers are to be charged according to the kind of cargo.

In case of Carrying more than one type of cargo such carriers are to be charged at the rate of Petroleum products tankers.

 

The special drawing right SDR is an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary     

Fund to supplement existing reserves. It is valued on the basis of a basket of five currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders.

 

Meantime, pls find hereunder short cutes for the latest Suez Canal Navigation Circulars

for 2010 as follows :

 

Circular No 1/2010

Regarding the Suez Canal Transiting dues for 2010

Navigation Circular

http://suezcanal.gov.eg/shownc.aspx?id=55     

 

Circular No 2/2010

Regarding amendment regulations for Transiting vessels beam and draft.

Navigation Circular

http://suezcanal.gov.eg/shownc.aspx?id=56     

 

Circular No 3/2010

Regarding Natural Gas Carriers ( LNG ) Transit dues, granted .

rebate and clients reductions

Navigation Circular

http://suezcanal.gov.eg/shownc.aspx?id=57