04 Jan 2017 / Egypt, Suez Canal
A container ship (166 DWT, 153 GT, draft approx 15 m even keel) is grounded on the canal at 145 km.
The vessel was fourth in a northbound convoy of 27 vessels. All 31 southbound convoy vessels have been detained. Tugs are currently attempting to refloat the vessel and delays are to be expected until the ship is refloated.
For information about operations in the Suez Canal contact GAC Egypt's Suez Canal Transit coordinating office at [email protected]
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