A cargo ship crashes into a Suez Canal bridge, disrupting traffic
A cargo ship named “One Orpheus” suffered a rudder failure and veered off Egypt's Suez Canal on Wednesday, causing a collision with the Mansi Bridge near the port city of Ismailia. The incident occurred on a newly widened section of the waterway where two separate navigation lanes are available.
The Suez Canal Authority, headed by adm. Ossama Rabei, reported that the ship's rudder broke, causing it to veer off course and crash into the bridge. Following the incident, all vessels were diverted to the original navigation lane to ensure uninterrupted canal traffic.
Later in the day, the Suez Canal Authority announced that the ship's rudder had been repaired and the “One Orpheus” resumed its journey north, en route from Singapore to the Netherlands. The extent of the damage to the bridge is still unclear.
This incident is the latest in a series of accidents on the crucial waterway. In recent years, several ships have run aground or broken down in the Suez Canal, causing disruptions to global trade. Notable incidents include the collision of two tankers in August 2022 and the infamous grounding of the container ship Ever Given in March 2021, which blocked the canal for six days.
The Suez Canal, opened in 1869, serves as a vital link for the transportation of oil, natural gas and cargo. About 10% of world trade passes through the canal, making it an important source of foreign exchange for the Egyptian government.
In 2015, the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi completed a major expansion of the canal, including the addition of a second shipping lane, to accommodate the world's largest ships. Despite these improvements, incidents such as the recent collision highlight the need for continued surveillance and security measures to ensure the smooth operation of this critical global trade route.
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