Egypt – Situational Questionnaire
The Skuld P&I Club following a number of enquiries in respect of the on-going situation in Egypt, has prepared the following FAQs.
Egypt- Situational Questionnaire
1. When was the State of Emergency (SoE) declared
– The State of Emergency was declared on 14 August 2013 all over Egypt
2. Is this SoE open-ended or subject to an expiry date
– The State of Emergency was declared for one month commenced on 14/08/2013 and up to 14/09/2013
3. Which ports and shipping areas are subject to curfew
– Curfew had been declared in 14 governorates in Egypt, including Alexandria, Suez and North Sinai (Al Arish) as shipping areas, while the SoE prevails all over Egypt
4. From what time to what time the curfew in effect
– Curfew was initially from 19:00 hrs up to 06:00 hrs LT (17:00- 04:00 hrs UTC), but was reduced recently since 24 August 2013, to be from 21:00 hrs- 06:00 hrs LT, (19:00 hrs- 04:00 hrs UTC)
5. What is the consequence of violating the curfew
– The curfew is enforced at strategic points by armed security (police/army) and it depends on the situation and persons, violators may be arrested. In case of emergencies it is recommended to contact the local correspondents for assistance if activity after curfew hours is necessary for some reason.
6. Is it safe to travel between cities and ports- say for example if a crew changeover is being planned
– Our correspondents advise that it is generally safe to travel between cities and ports during daytime, while safety during night is not guaranteed. Members may wish to consider whether to undertake crew change-overs in Egypt during the current period.
– In any event, for all travel and time spent inside Egypt, Members are advised to always employ common sense and undertake reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their employees and crew.
7. Who is responsible for the security of Egyptian Ports
– Police forces are responsible for the security of Egyptian ports
8. Have there been any security incidents at ports
– Our correspondents advise that there have not been any significant security incidents at Egyptian ports
9. Have there been any threats against ports, vessels or seafarers
– Our correspondents advise that there have not been any threats against ports, vessels or seafarers at Egypt
10. Who is responsible for the security of the Suez Canal
– The armed forces & navy are responsible for the security of the Suez Canal
11. Have there been any security incidents at the Canal
– Our correspondents advise that there have not been any security incidents at the Canal
12. Have there been any threats against the Canal, vessels or seafarers
– Our correspondents advise that there have not been any threats against the Canal, vessels or seafarers
To read more FAQs from Egypt’s situational questionnaire, visit the Skuld P&I Club website.
Source: The Skuld P&I Club
