On April 28, the 229 meter long bulk freighter Yasa H. Mulla allided with a pier at Port Said, Egypt. The freighter was entering the Suez when it’s starboard bow struck causing hull damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Yasa H. Mulla proceeded to a nearby shipyard for repairs.
The 319 meter long 85250 dwt container ship Maersk Semakau went aground in the Suez Canal. The vessel was able to refloat itself and proceeded to anchorage to be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 1377 dwt freighter Finch became disabled off El Arish, Eygpt after suffering an engine failure. The Finch had been scheduled to sail to Gaza from Greece with a cargo of sewer pipes, but was denied entry by the Israeli Navy. The Finch had spent a week in Egyptian waters as it was also denied to dock in Egypt. After the engine failure, the Finch has been allowed to dock and unload its cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
