Suez tightens transit rules for ageing ships

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Published: 15 Oct 2026 · 09:55 UTC
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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 applic

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