Permission to take in provisions and fuel or to handle cargo :

1) Vessels of Group 2 and 3 enter SC, take in provisions and fuel and handle cargo within the limits

2) When taking in provision or fuel, they must begin the necessary operations at once, carry them out as quickly as possible and be ready to enter the Canal immediately afterwards.

Except in case of emergency, of which CA shall be sole judge, such operations shall not last more than 12 hours