Suez Canal Returns to Regular Shipping After Successful Resolution of Collision
The Egyptian Suez Canal Authority has declared that shipping operations have resumed as normal in the canal after a collision incident involving two tankers earlier today. The authority released a statement showcasing images of numerous vessels, including tankers, traversing the shipping lane, signaling the return to usual traffic flow. Although specific details remain scarce, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, Oussama Rabie, confirmed that technical teams swiftly addressed issues faced by an oil tanker and an LNG carrier during their canal crossing.
The collision transpired between the LNG carrier BW LESMES and the subsequent tanker BURRI. The LNG tanker, BW LESMES, encountered a technical malfunction, resulting in a sudden halt within the navigation channel and subsequent loss of steering control. The powerful current led to the inadvertent collision with the BURRI tanker. Both vessels were part of the North Convoy. The incident did not cause any major injuries or environmental damage.
The swift and effective response of the Suez Canal Authority’s marine salvage tugs underscores their capability to manage navigational emergencies and technical glitches, reinforcing the canal’s critical role in global trade.
