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Before transit, each vessel should be fitted with
a searchlight, which should be placed on the bow at the axis of the vessel
to illuminate the canal clearly. Searchlight must be of approved type
and accompanied by a certificate for the "type test" issued
by a classification society. Switches, plugs, cables and sockets must
be of first class marine type (IP 55 or similar) and must be permanently
fixed, insulated and gas tight. Searchlight must satisfy the surveyor
as to their proper performance.
LPG/LNG vessels, bulbous bow vessels, deep draft/large vessels and vessels
entering canal directly must be provided with their own searchlight. Vessels
without own projector can hire same locally but must provide their own
means and ropes for safe lifting and lowering (min. 1,5 tons weight).
If electrical connections and/or searchlight (are) not in conformity with
the above, vessel may be subject to delay. An additional due of L.E. 3.000
will be imposed from the third transit and each following.
In all cases two shore electricians are employed to operate the projector. |
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