26 Feb 2016 / Suez Canal, Egypt
As per available information from the Suez Canal Authority, a capsize bulk carrier ship grounded on the Canal at 69 KM at about 1030 hours local time yesterday (25 February) and is still grounded on same position.
The Suez Canal did not close, but there are some delays on the convoys’ movements and the starting time of the convoys has been amended accordingly as follows:
- Northbound convoy started today at 0945 HRS LT (1st vessel).
- Southbound convoy started today at 0200 HRS LT and waiting in Great Bitter lakes.
Further traffic delays are expected until the vessel is refloated by Suez Canal Authority tugs.
For information about operations in the Suez Canal contact GAC Egypt at [email protected]
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