ABSTRACT As the Nile River and its branched streams were formally assigned for irrigation
and water supply, development of the waterway transport system becomes necessary.
Improvements of the inland navigation system in Egypt to fulfill the required safety measures
are being considered. Inland navigation is the safest, cheapest, tourist attractions and the
most environment friendly means. The present study is carried out to illustrate the
methodologies for designing the navigable channel dimensions for the first class navigation …