Giant ship ran aground in Suez Canal, canal crossing closed to traffic



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Suez CanalAn incident occurred in northern Turkey that would disrupt world trade.

The cargo ship named “Ever Given” with the Panamanian flag, 400 meters long and 59 meters wide, deviated and landed. The ship is believed to have run aground due to a technical malfunction.

He said communication with the ship was suddenly cut off as the company the ship was connected to was about to pass through the canal. It is also possible that strong winds blowing in the region will divert the ship from its course and cause it to land.

Rescue efforts take hours. It is claimed that the ship may take at least a few days to recover.

Inaugurated in 1869, the Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean with the Red Sea. It is shown as one of the most important waterways in the world, connecting the east and the west in the transportation of oil, natural gas and cargo.

It is claimed that 10 percent of the world’s maritime trade takes place through the 193 km Suez Canal.

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