Komander
On the afternoon of October 28, the 274 meter long, 150,581 dwt tanker Komander (IMO: 9271585) ran aground near kilometer 47 of the Suez Canal. The Komander was proceeding southbound in the canal when it suffered a mechanical breakdown The tanker went adrift and eventually ran aground.
Suez Canal Authorities were alerted and dispatched multiple tugs to assist. The tugs Mohamed Bashir, Mosaed 4, Port Said 3, Suez 1, Nabil El-Hilali arrived on the scene. The tugs were able to pull the Komander free in less than an hour. Another tug took over towing and the vessels proceeded to the Bitter Lakes where the tanker dropped anchor.
No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities state that no traffic was disrupted during the incident. The Komander was built in 2004 and is reported to be part of the Russian shadow fleet of tankers.









