Maersk Semakau
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.
Zim Shekou Aground in the Suez
The 52,000 dwt boxship ZIM Shekou ran aground in the Suez Canal near the 43km mark after the vessel suffered an engine failure. The boxship blocked traffic on the Suez Canal for 3 hours until the ZIM Shekou could be refloated. Reports state there were no injuries or pollution released.
CMA CGM Lamartine Aground
The 84,300 dwt boxship CMA CGM Lamartine went aground on the Sueze Canal near the KM 76 Mark. The boxship was assisted by tugs and refloated the same day. No reports of damage or pollution being released. The CMA CGM Lamartine was launched in 2010 from the Hanjin Heavy Industries Shipyard of South Korea.
