3 minutes agoLocking the ship will be attempted using the tide
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)The Japanese company, owned by the giant ship that is stranded in the Suez Canal, said efforts will be made to unlock the ship by exploiting the tide on Saturday. During a press conference in Japan, company director “Shoei Kisen” told local media there is no sign that ship [...]
During a press conference in Japan, company director “Shoei Kisen” told local media that there are no signs that the ship has been damaged by engines or instruments from touching the coast, writes Al Jazeera, broadcast the Express newspaper.
“Anija is not getting water. As soon as she returns to navigation, she would have to be ready for operation”, Yukito Higaki said, adding that she is hoping the ship will be opened by Saturday night.
“We apologize for blocking traffic and causing external problems of concern for many people, including the parties involved”, he further said.
According to Egyptian authorities, the ship was diverted by the powerful wind, which then brought storms of sand, restricting its visibility.
Over 200 ships have been blocked at the ends of the canal, causing delays in the supply of many companies. Some ships have already set sail to the southern tip of Africa and then along the Atlantic Ocean Coast to Europe.
