Investigators are likely to examine the performance of the two Egyptian canal pilots aboard the Ever Given and their relationship with the ships captain. "I was shocked," says Ms Elselehdar, Egypt's first female ship's captain. The vessels today are much larger and carry more cargo than those traversing the canal in the 1990s. Tylawsky said he was confident the industry would quickly learn from the incident. 25 MILES. CAIRO - 24 March 2021: Egyptian Sea Captain Marwa El Selehdar negated Wednesday she had been commanding the cargo ship MV EVER GIVEN causing it to lodge sideways while crossing Suez Canal. Having sailed Master numerous times through the canal, I can attest to losing my place in line and delays from our non-corrupt policy over cigarettes are booze. Dont say nuclear we wobble between thinking power plants are insecure as we build even more to fight global warming. "We would further like to acknowledge the families of the crew who have faced the uncertainty of not knowing when their loved ones would return. The vessel is en route to the port of Port Klang, Malaysia, sailing at a speed of 16.7 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 6, 03:00.The vessel EVER GIVEN (IMO: 9811000, MMSI 353136000) is a Container Ship built in 2018 (5 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Answer (1 of 2): That could be a tricky question. Ever Given is registered in Panama and her technical management is the responsibility of the German ship management company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Watch a 3D video simulation of the last 90 minutes of her journey before the accident happened. Following a ceremony to formalise the agreement between the Egyptian authorities and shipowner Shoei Kisen Kaisha, the ship has left the Great Bitter Lake, where it has been since 29 March, for a survey at Port Said. A high-ranking canal pilot working for the Suez Canal Authority said the two pilots aboard the Ever Given were both senior chief pilots with 30-plus years of experience. El Selehdar stated that she works for the Egyptian Authority of Marine Safety commanding lighthouse tender Aida 4. There's also an Ever Gentle, an Ever Gleamy, an Ever Genius you get the gist. Marwa Elselehdar, Egypt's first female sea captain, was in charge of the Ever Given cargo ship when it got stuck in the Suez Canal in March 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The workers danced, hugged and wept. The stranding of the Ever Given in the Suez incident, and now a legal case, has been in the global news spotlight for days - although rare for shipping incidents to hit (no pun intended!) On board the ship is a varied consignment of goods worth more than 650million, including lemons, bamboo and tofu which is thought to have rotted away, as well as computers, laptops, mobile phones, aircraft parts, sun loungers, Ikea soft furnishings, barbecues and camping equipment which should all have been in stores months ago. Vishal Prasad Sinha - on 27.02.2023, 14:04 UTC. Video, 00:01:25, Stuck Suez ship finally on the move again, 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal', Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine. As a master , I will start to look for the root causes . The 193km (120-mile) Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea at the canal's northern end to the Red Sea in the south and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. The pilot serves more as a consultant, using his experience and practical knowledge of the canal to give advice, for instance on how to maneuver the vessel or what course to steer. Peter Sand, the chief shipping analyst with Bimco, said: "When the blockage is cleared, ships will race to make up for the lost time and that could be an issue for the arrival ports.". The 400m-long Ever Given became wedged in the shipping lane due to extreme weather conditions on Tuesday, March 23. OPINION: Consider the captain of the Ever Given, the ship that blocked the Suez Canal. The container ship was refloated following a six-day salvage operation that involved a flotilla of tug boats and dredging vessels. Egypt's first female ship captain has been wrongly blamed for the Ever Given Suez crisis, thanks to a fake news campaign. Some 19,000 boats passed through the canal last year, according to the Suez Canal Authority. Opened in 1869, the Suez Canal provides a vital link for oil, gas and cargo being shipped from East to West. "This fake article was in English so it spread in other countries," says Ms Elselehdar. Egypt begins inquiry into Suez Canal blockage, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, India PM Modi urges G20 to overcome divisions, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. He noted that ships were required to have doubled hulls after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Leased to the Taiwan-based container shipping company Evergreen Marine for operation, she was managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement at the time . I know what youre thinking: what comes next? Mainlandsplainers are offering advice on how to turn around the Ever Given and its 20,000 stacked containers: tugboats fore and aft; pivoting rather than pulling; a fabulous ramming; or even dredging followed by jiggling. At the time of the Suez blockage, she was working as a first mate, in command of the Aida IV, hundreds of miles away in Alexandria. "It was challenging to go through this alone and be able to overcome it without affecting my mental health. The ships prow ended up lodged on the right bank of the canal, thrusting shipping into the mainstream media for the following week. It may take some further time for the agreement to be concluded, for the vessel to be released from arrest and prepared for onward transit, ship operator Evergreen Line said in a statement. He noted that canal pilots have guided the Ever Given through the canal before. You pay a fortune to go through the Suez Canal, about a $100,000 to $300,000, but you have to take on a Suez pilot., The canal authority says you have to take this crew on board, George said. . "Also, it is worth mentioning that I became even more famous than before," she adds. The incident held up nearly $60 billion of trade 2020 Maxar Technologies. The canal is a vital through route for ships coming from Asia and heading to Europe and avoids the long trip around Africa. Hopefully the SCA will end up with what they deserve, i.e. Accurate and real-time pilot movement information is vital for port communities and their customers, whether you are a ship operator planning an upcoming port call, a terminal operator planning the berth scheduling, or a port agent arranging cargo and husbandry services. Several Twitter accounts under her name have also spread false claims that she was in involved with the Ever Given. THIS is the first picture of the captain and crew of the giant container ship Ever Given that brought world trade to a halt after she became stranded in the Suez Canal. The Ever Given, part of the Evergreen fleet, has been held at the Great Bitter Lake near Ismailia for three months. Dislodging the Ever Given was a moment of triumph and pride for the salvage team and the nation. It meant that customers - many of them in the UK - were unable to get their hands on goods in the estimated 20,000 containers onboard the ship. I greatly admire George, whose previous book The Big Necessity was about the international going-to-the-bathroom industry. Nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall, the Ever Given was one of the largest container ships ever built . presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution The vessel, owned by Egypt's maritime safety authority, runs supply missions to a lighthouse in the Red Sea. This is a genuine image showing the . The ship 1200 feet l. The Ever Given weighed anchor shortly after 11:30 local time (09:30 GMT) and headed north towards the Mediterranean escorted by tugs. As "Super Minister for Transport, Logistics, Health and Reverse Parking", the seaman will now take care of the quick procurement of rapid tests for the entire population and the end of the vaccination jam in order to effectively combat the corona pandemic for . The British Tugowners Association (BTA) in collaboration with the UK Chamber of Shipping has launched its new Pilots Pocket Guide and Checklist. Visual analysis: How the Ever Given was freed from the Suez Canal: A visual analysis, Context: The Suez Canal, a chokepoint of history, What the Ever Given saga taught us about the world, The Suez Canal ship is free, but the shipping industrys humanitarian crisis isnt over, Suez Canal pilots come under scrutiny after grounding of ship, While the world tore its hair out over the Suez, Russia saw an opportunity, An international effort helped free the giant cargo carrier, Ever Given, on March 29 after the vessel ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal five days earlier. "Over the last three months we, along with the ship's owners and other interests, have worked closely with the SCA's negotiations team to achieve today's results," a statement said. AROUND THE WEBLet us help you break up the endless stream of spoilers for your favourite TV show on social media. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; The Egyptian government's lead investigator, Captain Sayed Sheasha, . Last month, Marwa Elselehdar noticed something strange. Some worked around the clock in the massive effort and one person died when a salvage boat capsized, according to the . THIS is the first picture of the captain and crew of the giant container ship Ever Given that brought world trade to a halt after she became stranded in the Suez Canal. After graduating, Ms Elselehdar rose to the rank of first mate, and captained the Aida IV when it became the first vessel to navigate the newly-expanded Suez Canal in 2015. The lawyer representing the ships owner submitted recordings from the Ever Givens voyage data recorder into evidence. The identity of the Ever Given's captain has not been revealed. "We would further like to acknowledge the families of the crew who have faced the uncertainty of not knowing when their loved ones would return. Which great power is imploding most badly, China, the U.S., or Russia? We thank the crew of the Ever Given. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Several investigations have been opened into the incident but as yet no official outcome has been announced, with the blame shifting between Suez Canal pilots who were guiding the Ever Given and bad weather which blew her off course. ins.style.display = 'block'; For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Captain Krishnan Kanthavel, circled, and his crew, plus to his right, replacement skipper Hanse Kurisinkal, The Ever Given brought world trade to a halt after becoming stuck in the Suez Canal, The megaship was stuck in the Suez Canal for almost a week, Suez Canal backlog finally clears after grounding of giant container vessel. At a news conference, Suez Canal Authority chairman Osama Rabie said the ship was the sole responsibility of its master. THE mega-ship grounded in the Suez Canal could be stuck for weeks, those trying to moving it fear. The master of an LNG carrier the day prior had taken the decision to delay transiting, fearful of the inclement conditions. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto The final settlement, which has not been revealed, was agreed a few days ago and signed on Wednesday to coincide with the ship's release. The ship has crossed the Suez Canal previous times but never under such weather conditions, he said. A huge container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March . The picture has been shared dozens of times on Twitter and Facebook. The 3m to climb onto the pilotladder before stepping over to the gangway were too high for him. Why did it take so long to come out. And what challenges did they face in moving a ship of such massive size as big as the Empire State Building and near the maximum size allowed in the canal along a single-lane artery of the waterway? The mistake that was made was the pilots not advising the master to wait till the weather forecast improved or (perhaps) the Captain not asking the pilots their opinion on proceeding to transit despite the poor weather forecast. They had the experience and qualifications to guide this ship, he said. The senior pilot said the job of navigating ships through canals had become more taxing in recent years. In 2002 l sailed with a Polish Chief Engineer, ex MSC. The Ever Given being pulled by one of the Suez Canal tugboats. Shipping companies are going to have to make a decision fairly soon whether or not to route thevessels around Africa, which adds and additional 12-14 days.". Before finally setting sail, the Ever Given captain and crew members were given flowers and a plaque on board, said BBC. Suez Canal pilots come under scrutiny after grounding of ship. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-newsthump_com-medrectangle-3-0'; The report indicates an important decision from LNG master to postpone his ship transit because of the wind speed , its the whole industry standard which support safety over commercial issues . Many of the ships operated by Evergreen have names that start with the name . Captains of ships passaging the canal should have the right to throw incompetent Pilots off their ships and request a suitable replacement; this might have the desired effect of grooming a pool of professional Pilots since only the competent would end up working. The shipping industry has welcomed the news of the Ever Given's departure at last from the Suez Canal to Rotterdam, where it is set to arrive next weekend. Accidents will keep happing from the over sized container ships unless the industry recognise the risk factors and take a real precautions to prevent it . Its too bad Israel doesnt control the canal. Captain Lee Rosbach only ever supported Rachel, and rightly so. Share your thoughts. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. A minute later, its stern, drifting clockwise, connected with the west bank . Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the worlds oldest newspaper, Lloyds List. The current position of EVER GIVEN is at Arabian Sea reported 3 days ago by AIS. I write of the container ship Ever Given which recently got diagonally stuck in the Suez Canal and blocked the transit of nearly everything bought and sold on the planet. The Ever Given container ship became stuck in the vital international waterway in late March. 1:54. Yes, I obviously know. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Egypt had demanded $550m (397m). 29.03.2021, Sputnik International Captain Krishnan Kanthavel was at the wheel of the 1,312ft vessel when it got stuck fast in the Egyptian shipping lane for six days, before it was eventually freed by a team of diggers and boats. var pid = 'ca-pub-1181514697233564'; Ever Given moving again, three months after its dramatic grounding in the Suez Canal, reports have emerged of what happened on the fateful day of its stormy transit through the key waterway linking Europe with Asia. We cant exclude it might take weeks, depending on the situation, Berdowski told Dutch TV. Ship owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd was also appreciative of the crew, who said in a statement: We would like to take a moment to specially acknowledge the Ever Givens master (captain of the ship), officers and crew who played a vital role in the safe refloating of the vessel and in her maintenance over of the last few months. View our online Press Pack. Several tug boats surrounded the ship, likely attempting to push it the right way, the data shows. Nigerias Tinubu wins presidential election; opposition cries foul, Finland begins building 10-foot-high razor-wire wall along Russian border. 25-man crew spent weeks in the Great Bitter Lake, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). How did a ship get stuck in the Suez Canal? The latter task may take some time yet, as the Ever Given's captain must still hand over the ship's black box. On March 29, after six days being stuck in the Suez Canal and blocking all other ships from sailing through the vital passage, the Ever Given was unmoored. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. We havent seen this before., Strong winds, he said, could have easily propelled the Ever Given toward the bank, leaving the canal blocked. As we have learned from pandemic preparedness, you pay a price for doing things on the cheap. Last night the ship was heading west out of the Med and towards the Atlantic after being held up for several days because of bad weather south of Sicily. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Ship stuck in Suez Canal: What you need to know. While wedged in the canal, global business ground to a halt as ships could not get through, holding up deliveries with the knock-on effects still being felt more than four months after the incident. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. (Video: The Washington Post). 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