Cairo: Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie stated that navigation in the canal is proceeding regularly and has not been affected by adverse weather conditions. The SCA head confirmed that the Suez Canal is witnessing the transit of 39 vessels in both directions, with a total net tonnage of 1.6 million tons, which reflects the Authority's capability to manage the waterway effectively under challenging weather conditions. This is attributed to its advanced technological systems for monitoring navigation and its highly skilled maritime workforce.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Rabie issued a statement emphasizing the regular flow of navigation from the main control center. He directed that all precautionary measures and procedures for dealing with bad weather conditions be strictly implemented. Rabie highlighted the importance of adhering to navigation safety measures, especially during the boarding and disembarking of pilots, as well as routine maritime operations.

The Crisis and Disaster Management Committee is in continuous session to oversee navigation in the canal, ensuring the readiness of marine rescue teams and enhancing the preparedness of rescue tugboats for rapid intervention in emergencies. Furthermore, the preparedness levels of the Authority's hospitals and medical centers, along with ambulance and firefighting services, have been heightened to respond swiftly to any incidents.

Rabie also underscored the importance of maintaining ongoing communication and coordination with the operations rooms of the canal cities to provide necessary support during emergencies. He assured that services for transporting citizens between the two banks of the canal continue through ferries, bridges, and tunnels operated by the Authority, in accordance with maritime safety regulations and in full coordination with navigation offices in the three canal cities.