The 400-metre (430-yard) long Ever Given became jammed diagonally across a southern section of the canal in high winds early last Tuesday, halting traffic on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.
“Admiral Osama Rabie, the Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announces the resumption of maritime traffic in the Suez Canal after the Authority successfully rescues and floats the giant Panamanian container ship EVER GIVEN,” a statement from the SCA said.
“She’s free,” an official involved in the salvage operation said.
After dredging and excavation work over the weekend, rescue workers from the SCA and a team from Dutch firm Smit Salvage had succeeded in partially refloating the ship earlier on Monday using tug boats, two marine and shipping sources said.
Evergreen Line, which is leasing the Ever Given, confirmed the ship had been successfully refloated and said it would be repositioned and inspected for seaworthiness.
Traffic on the Suez Canal has resumed after the massive containership Ever Given was finally freed, ending the six-day blockage of one of the world's busiest maritime lanes.
ReplyDeleteShoei Kisen, the ship's Japanese owner, said that the vessel floated at 3:04 p.m. local time. The owner thanked the Suez Canal Authority, the salvaging company and everyone that was involved in the operation.
The ship will head to Great Bitter Lake, where damage to the vessel will be assessed.
I can imagine the lawsuits and claim dollars next! As the ship was under assistance from the Suez Canal, I would assume most of the money would be paid by their underwriters.
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