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Suez Canal Grounding

Suez Canal Grounding

Susan Maersk

The 347 meter long, 110387 dwt container ship Susan Maersk and the 300 meter long, 208086 dwt bulk carrier Margret Oldendorff ran aground on the Suez Canal near the 94 kilometer mark. Both vessels were proceeding northbound in dense fog when both vessels grounded onto a sandbank. The Susan Maersk was undamaged, but the Margret Oldendorff was holed above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution on either vessel.  Both vessels were able to be refloated a short time later and continue on their voyage. Traffic on the canal was halted for several hours. The Susan Maersk was en route to Barcelona from Tanjung Pelepas. The Margret Oldendorff was travelling from Richards Bay, South Africa.

Margret Oldendorff

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Costa Neoclassiaca

Costa Neoclassiaca

Costa Neoclassica

On December 23, the 220 meter long passenger cruise ship Costa Neoclassica caught fire while en route to Aqaba.  The blaze started in the vessel’s smokestack, but was quickly extinguished by the crew.  The vessel was able to continue under its own power to Aqaba.  An inspection in port found damage was limited to the external portion of the funnel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Costa Neoclassiaca was able to leave port for a voyage to Mauritius.

Boxships Collide off Port Said

Boxships Collide off Port Said

Columbo Express
Photo: vesseltracker.com

The 336 meter long container ship Colombo Express collided with the 332 meter long container ship Maersk Tanjong in the Suez Canal near Port Said, Egypt.  The Colombo Express was attempting to overtake the Maersk Tanjong  when it lost rudder control and swung hard to port striking the starboard stern of the Tanjong.  The  port side of the Colombo Express’s bow sustained a 20 meter dent and three containers fell overboard.  One container was later recovered. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Both vessels proceeded to the canal lakes for repairs while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident.


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