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#suezcanal #accident #evergiven #grounding #evergreen ***IMP : The Engine Power Failure was a prelim report (while the video was made). The latest report Does not include engine failure. The investigation is still going on. The Suez canal is blocked by a mega Container Ship – MV Ever Given which grounded inside the canal stopping both way traffic affecting the operation of the Suez canal. The grounding happened north of the port of Suez early on 23 March 2021, Tuesday. The Suez canal blocking is costing the authorities over US $ 400million per hour. This Suez canal accident of 2021 experienced the biggest containership ever grounded in it. The mega Ship stuck in the Suez canal is causing a huge traffic jam of more than 150 ships. Authorities are worried that due to its awkward position post grounding and the sheer size of the ship, it will be difficult for the deployed tugs to move the ship from the way of the daily traffic. .________________________ Stay connected with us! ► Subscribe to Marine Insight: http://bit.ly/2GUF1eM ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineinsight/ ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marineinsight ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marine_insight/ ► DOWNLOAD eBOOKS FOR SEAFARERS: https://learn.marineinsight.com/
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