A CAPESIZE bulker has been grounded in the Suez Canal at 69 KM at 1030 hours local time February 25 and slowed he movement of convoys, said the Suez Canal Authority.
The Suez Canal did not close, but there were some delays on the convoys' movements and the starting time of the convoys has been amended accordingly as follows: Northbound convoy started today at 0945 HRS LT (1st vessel). Southbound convoy started today at 0200 HRS LT and waiting in Great Bitter lakes.
Further traffic delays are expected until the vessel is refloated by Suez Canal Authority tugs.
The Suez Canal did not close, but there were some delays on the convoys' movements and the starting time of the convoys has been amended accordingly as follows: Northbound convoy started today at 0945 HRS LT (1st vessel). Southbound convoy started today at 0200 HRS LT and waiting in Great Bitter lakes.
Further traffic delays are expected until the vessel is refloated by Suez Canal Authority tugs.