by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Yesterday morning an ultra-large containership ran aground and blocking ship traffic in the Suez Canal.
AIS data shows the MV Ever Given is stuck sideways towards the south end of the canal near Suez, Egypt, preventing ships from passing in either direction.
gCaptain contributors Sal Mercogliano and Mike Schuler have been busy with interviews on NPR, BBC and The NY Times. In these interviews, the question we get asked the most is… how could this happen?
While we have to wait for the official investigation and incident report (which will not be released for at least a year) to get the specific details… we filmed this short video to explain the challenges of navigating a ginormous ship like the Ever Given through the Suez Canal.
PART 2: Watch How To Salvage A Grounded Suez Canal Mega-Ship
Grounded ‘Mega Ship’ Blocking Suez Canal in Both Directions
Tugboats Work To Unstuck Suez Canal Containership Ever Given
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Marine Traffic Live Ever Given AIS Page
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