The Emma Maersk containership, berthed at the Suez Canal
Container Terminal took on water into the engine room and lost power on
Friday night near the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal.The vessel was about to enter the south bound convoy through the Suez Canal when the accident occurred. The 15,500 TEU Emma Maersk is one of
the largest container vessels in the world.On a Maersk Line Facebook page the company confirmed that the vessel experienced mechanical problems but that the ship was not in danger of sinking.“We can confirm that our container vessel Emma Maersk has been
facing mechanical problems at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal.
She is now berthed in Port Said East SCCT in Egypt where she’s being
discharged. All crew members are safe.”It is also reported that the ship was not able to sail on itsown and
that the trip was canceled. Engineers and divers will investigate the
cause of the leakage and engine failure.
ACCIDENTS
04 February 2013 - 19:37
Maersk Line: Emma Maersk Is Not in Danger of Sinking (Suez Canal)
The Emma Maersk containership, berthed at the Suez Canal Container Terminal took on water into the engine room and lost power on Friday night near the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal.
ACCIDENTS
04 February 2013 - 19:37
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