Suez Canal: ship stuck, navigation suspended

Cairo, December 6, 2023 - Navigation in the Suez Canal is suspended due to a ship that, due to a malfunction in the rudder, got stuck on a bridge. The incident occurred near the city of Ismailia. According to reports from a maritime source, Canal Authority tugs are currently managing the situation and navigation should resume shortly, at least in one direction. In March 2021, a similar problem occurred after the cargo ship Ever Given ran aground…