APPENDIX
A - Drilling Rigs " They consist of " :
- Self steering or nonself steering,
- Legs that can be lifted : No extensions under the rig's keel.
To be assisted by Suez Canal tugs :
One aft and another - or more - as escort. In addition, a powerful tug forward to maintain a minimum speed of 12 Km/h over the ground. The rigs must be in stable condition.
- Legs that cannot be lifted and a part remains under the rig’s keel :
Each case is to be studied
separately to decide whether or not the unit is allowed to
transit the Canal.