POLLUTION

A - DISCHARGE OF SUBSTANCES POLLUTING WATER

Vessels must not discharge or throw into the Canal waters any polluted ballast water, heavy slops, engine or fire room polluted bilge water, oil or any other substances that will cause pollution. The Egyptian Environmental protection Act No.4, 1994 Prohibits the discharge of any polluting substances into waters. The Provisions of this Act will apply for any discharge of polluting substances.

B - OIL POLLUTION NOTIFICATION

Whenever a vessel observes oil slick or oil mixture discharge in the sea waiting areas, Approach channels, Port Said harbour, Canal water and anchorage areas in lakes, she must at once inform Suez Canal Authority with the following information if possible:

(1) The time of observation.

(2) The location and place and area covered by the slick.

(3) The directions of movement of the slick.

(4) The approximate oil thickness if possible.

(5) If known, the name of vessel causing the slick.

(6) The meteorological and oceanographic condition, if possible.

(7) Any other information.