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27-Mar-2021
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PROGRESS REPORTED IN WORK TO FLOAT GROUNDED VESSEL
Suez Canal, Egypt
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Progress reported in work to float grounded vessel
Saturday, March 27, 2021, Suez Canal, Egypt
Work at the site of the grounded container vessel in the Suez Canal has continued since yesterday, and this morning (Saturday 27 March) the Suez Canal Authority announced that some progress had been made, with slight movement. The vessel remains, however, at its grounded position.
Three dredgers and more the ten tugs are assisting the non-stop ongoing operation to refloat the vessel.
Further updates will be given as available.
GAC is not associated with the grounded vessel. We are sharing Suez Canal Authority information through our daily Hot Port News bulletin as it becomes available, and are not in a position to elaborate or comment further. For further details, we suggest you approach the Suez Canal Authority or the vessel owner directly.
