Red Zed 1
On June 20, the 217 meter long heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 (IMO: 9633977) allided on the Suez Canal near the 45 kilometer mark. The Red Zed 1 had suffered a technical failure and lost control of its steering. The vessel proceeded off course and struck a quay. Authorities were alerted and dispatched 3 tugs to the scene to secure the heavy lift vessel.
The crew of the Red Zed 1 was able to make repairs and was able to proceed under power escorted by tugs. The vessel proceeded north through the canal to an anchorage on the Mediterranean Sea.
No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Suez Canal Authority stated the incident did not disrupt any canal traffic. The extent of damage caused by the incident had not been disclosed.
