The Suez Canal is a crucial waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It handles approximately 12% of global maritime trade, and its efficiency directly impacts the stability of the global supply chain. Ships transiting the Suez Canal are required to carry nautical charts as stipulated. Vessels transiting the canal must carry the required official nautical charts. Based on official information from the Suez Canal Authority and the practical experience of numerous captains, we have compiled the latest essential checklist for transit in 2025.

苏伊士运河作为连接红海与地中海的关键航道，承担了全球约12% 的海运贸易量，其通航效率直接影响到全球供应链的稳定。苏伊士运河对船舶的海图图书配备有着严格规定，缺件或过时将直接导致滞港。以下是结合苏伊士运河管理局官方信息与多位船长实操经验整理的2025年最新必备清单，供船舶参考。

Core Charts

核心海图

According to the requirements of the Suez Canal Authority and the practical experience of masters, the following charts are mandatory for transiting the canal. Failure to have any of them may result in fines or even detention risks.

根据苏伊士运河管理局要求和船长实操经验，以下海图是通行运河的强制配备项，缺少任何一项都将面临罚款甚至滞港风险。

Procurement Channels: If the above mandatory charts are not available on board, they can be purchased through local agents at a cost of approximately USD 75 per chart. However, last-minute purchases may cause delays and could result in missing the day's convoy.

获取渠道：如果船上没有配备上述强制海图，可通过当地代理购买，每张价格约75美元。但临时购买可能会导致延误，很可能错过当天的通航编队。

Versions and Updates: The Suez Canal Authority issues new navigation maps. It is essential to ensure chart information is updated to the latest version. In February 2025, the Authority announced the release of new navigation charts for the canal, incorporating development updates for the southern sector.

版本与更新：苏伊士运河管理局会发布新的航行地图，务必确保海图信息更新至最新。管理局于2025年2月宣布发布了新的运河航行地图，添加了南部地区的开发更新。

Other Publications and Documents

其它图书与文件

In addition to nautical charts, the following publications and documents are also key items that canal inspectors will check, and should be prepared in advance.

除了海图，以下图书和文件也是运河检查官核查的重点，需提前备齐。

Basic Compliance

基础合规类

Suez Canal Navigation Rules: The latest version must be carried. According to master's experience in 2025, the latest valid version is the 2020 edition.

《苏伊士运河航行规则》：需配备最新版本。根据2025年的船长经验，最新有效版本为2020版。

Suez Canal Special Tonnage Certificate: Required for vessels transiting the canal for the first time.

苏伊士运河专用吨位证书：第一次过河的船舶必须准备。

Notices to Mariners: The latest version of the Notices to Navigators must be available, and all nautical charts must be updated to the latest version in accordance with the requirements.

航海通告：需配备最新版本的航海通告，并确保所有海图已根据通告要求改正到最新。

Specialized Operations

专项操作类

Core Technical Plans: Vessels transiting the Suez Canal for the first time must prepare the following three sets of plans:

核心技术图纸：第一次通航苏伊士运河的船舶必须准备以下三套图纸：

General arrangements plan（总体布置图）

Capacity Plan（容量图）

Engine Room Plan（机舱布置图）

Pre-Transit Reminders

过河前提醒

According to operational experience from ship Masters, the following points are crucial for successfully passing the inspection:

综合船长们的经验，以下几点对于顺利通过核查至关重要：

Electronic Charts: Although Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) are widely used, the Suez Canal Authority requires the use of official ECDIS data and ensuring it is updated to the latest version. Concurrently, paper charts must be carried as a backup and be updated correspondingly.

电子海图：虽然电子海图（ECDIS）已普遍使用，但苏伊士运河管理局要求必须使用官方电子海图数据，并确保其更新至最新。同时，纸质海图作为备份也必须配备且同步更新。

Advance Preparation & Verification: It is recommended to verify item by item in the order of core charts, auxiliary charts, basic publications, and specific documents at least 24 hours before arrival, ensuring all categories are complete and corrections are up-to-date.

提前准备与核对：建议在抵达前至少24小时，按照核心海图、辅助海图、基础图书、专项资料的顺序逐项核对，确保品类齐全且改正状态最新。

Be Alert for Requests: In case of any irregular requests during pilotage, Masters are advised to maintain professionalism and document the details for official reporting if necessary.In such situations, it is advisable to maintain a professional attitude, and you may note the pilot's name and the time of the incident to report it through official channels.

警惕引航员索要物品：需注意，有船长反映，在运河引航期间，部分引航员可能会以各种理由向船舶索要物品。如遇此类情况，建议保持专业态度，并可记下引航员姓名及事发时间，通过官方渠道进行举报。

Ensuring the above charts and publications are complete and updated to the latest versions is a prerequisite for vessels to transit the Suez Canal safely and on schedule. Any oversight may lead to unnecessary economic losses and voyage delays. Addressing the various challenges of Suez Canal transit, E-PORTS provides comprehensive professional support and transit services for vessels navigating the Suez Canal. If you need to learn more about Suez transit solutions or other services, you can contact us via:

确保以上海图和图书配备齐全并更新至最新，是船舶安全、准时通过苏伊士运河的前提。任何疏漏都可能造成不必要的经济损失和航期延误。针对苏伊士运河通航中的各项挑战，E-PORTS为苏伊士运河通航的船舶提供全方位专业支持与过河服务。若需要了解更多关于苏伊士过河方案或其它服务，可通过以下方式联系：

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