1. Transit file review
Review the canal tonnage certificate, vessel and cargo particulars, direction, ETA and any special operating conditions.
Suez Canal Transit Agency in Egypt
Transit agency support for northbound and southbound passages, coordinating SCA formalities, convoy planning, reviewed PDA guidance and post-transit close-out.
Operational overview
Suez Canal transit support
Max Marine supports northbound and southbound Suez Canal passages through the Port Said and Suez approaches, coordinating the transit nomination, Suez Canal Authority formalities, convoy planning and local attendance.
Before nomination, the agency desk reviews the canal tonnage certificate, vessel and cargo particulars, direction and ETA against the SCA requirements and circulars applicable to the planned transit. This provides the basis for a reviewed PDA rather than relying on a generic toll figure alone.
During the passage, the team follows convoy and pilotage requirements and coordinates time-sensitive crew, stores or urgent-spares support where approvals and the transit window allow. After transit, Max Marine follows eligible rebate files and completes FDA and supporting close-out documentation.
Northbound and southbound support · Port Said and Suez gateway attendance · PDA, rebate and post-transit close-out coordination.
Operational scope
Core Transit Services
The essentials that keep the canal movement controlled before, during and after transit.
- 01Transit nomination and SCA documentation
- 02Convoy booking and schedule monitoring
- 03PDA preparation and cost guidance
- 04Pilotage, health and quarantine coordination
- 05Rebate eligibility follow-up where applicable
- 06FDA and post-transit close-out
Transit estimate
Start with an indicative toll estimate
Use the calculator for an initial estimate, then request a reviewed PDA based on the vessel file, current SCA circulars, applicable services and any rebate or surcharge conditions. The official SCA assessment governs the final transit charges.
Suez Canal Transit Calculator
Enter the vessel's core particulars for an indicative planning estimate. Current PDA values still require operations review.
Not an SCA quotation. Categories changed by a newer circular are blocked until the revised rate is validated.
Core Vessel Inputs
These fields directly change the official-table base dues.
Exchange Rates
Transit workflow
From nomination to post-transit close-out
The transit file, SCA formalities and financial close-out remain connected through one local agency desk.
2. SCA nomination & convoy
Coordinate Suez Canal Authority formalities, convoy planning, pilotage requirements and operational updates through the passage window.
3. Transit & close-out
Follow the passage, support approved time-sensitive requirements, review eligible rebate files and complete FDA documentation.
What a reviewed PDA checks
- Suez Canal Net Tonnage, vessel category and laden or ballast condition
- Northbound or southbound direction and planned transit date
- Current SCA tariffs, circulars, exchange rates and applicable amendments
- Pilotage, tugs, special attendance, surcharges and rebate conditions where applicable
Canal gateways
Local operating context
Review port and agency information for the northern and southern approaches to the canal.
Often coordinated with
Buyer guidance
Common operational questions
The answers below are general planning guidance. Port, authority, vessel and timing requirements are confirmed for the specific operation.
How early should a Suez Canal transit be arranged?
Nomination should begin as early as practical once the vessel particulars, direction and ETA are available. Urgent cases can be reviewed subject to the vessel file and current operating requirements.
Does the online calculator replace a reviewed PDA?
No. The calculator is indicative. A reviewed PDA checks the vessel file against the SCA tariff, circulars, exchange rates, applicable services and any rebate or surcharge conditions in force for the planned transit.
Are Suez Canal rebates always available?
No. Eligibility depends on the Suez Canal Authority criteria applicable to the vessel type, route, cargo and operating profile. Max Marine can review the case and coordinate the supporting file.
Request a reviewed Suez Canal PDA
Share the vessel particulars, canal tonnage certificate, direction and ETA for an operations review.