- The Ever Given, a container ship, ran aground on March 23 after being caught in 40-knot winds and a sandstorm that caused low visibility and poor navigation.
- The vessel has wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest waterways.
- Authorities attempted to re-float the vessel but were not successful.
Removing the 20,000 TEU container ship that is blocking traffic through the Suez Canal may take weeks, according to Ship & Bunker.
Refloating operations
Dredging company Boskalis believes it is too early to tell how long the job might take, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday, citing comments from CEO Peter Berdowski.
“We can’s exclude it might take weeks, depending on the situation,” Reuters cited Berdowski as saying.
Ever Green aground
Containers, oil and water may need to be removed from the ship as tugs work on moving it, Berdowski said.
Traffic on the Suez Canal has been halted in both directions since Evergreen Marine’s ship the Ever Given ran aground on Tuesday morning.
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Source: Ship & Bunker
