Suez tightens transit rules for ageing ships
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CAIRO - The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has tightened mandatory technical inspections and testing for ships older than 25 years, TASR writes, according to Splash247. The new rules could complicate Russian oil supplies to Asia, as aging tankers and cargo ships make up a significant part of the so-called shadow fleet.
The profile publications Splash247 and Seaway Ship Services argue that the Egyptian authorities have decided to tighten the conditions for the passage of old ships. Technically, this could affect the passage of tank vessels of the "shadow fleets", including the Russian one. The current Suez Canal control system was in place in the 1970s when it was re-opened for international trade after the Six Day War with Israel.
The Suez Canal Administration has introduced mandatory technical inspections and tests for all vessels over the age of 25 that plan to travel this route. The new rules apply to all types of vessels and provide for additional checks on their technical condition before transit. According to Splash, the decision could lead to increased costs for shipowners and shipping delays, especially for operators of outdated [...] The post Suez Canal introduce…
Now, potentially obsolete vessels must undergo comprehensive inspection and testing, and all fees must be paid in advance. The post Suez Canal introduced mandatory inspections for vessels over 25 years old appeared first on Ukrainian Shipping Magazine — Shipping News of Ukraine and the World.
Suez tightens transit rules for ageing ships
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has introduced mandatory inspections and trials for vessels aged 25 years and older, adding further costs and potential delays for operators of ageing tonnage. The new regulations, already effective, require vessels to undergo a comprehensive inspection and trials before securing permission to transit the canal, with all applicable fees payable …
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