The head of the management of the Suez Canal Osama Rabia hinted at the culprit of the six-day blocking of the waterway. He stated this at a press conference, reports TASS.
He assured that the investigation will reveal those responsible for the incident and determine the parties that will be paid compensation. At the same time, the Suez Canal is not involved in the accident and is considered the affected party, Rabia added. At the same time, management studies the possibility of providing benefits for shipping lines.
“Strong winds never led to the closure of the channel. Yes, it could be that a factor, which led to the accident. But do not forget that the first responsible and those who are managing the ship is the captain,” the head of the Suez Canal department indicated . He recalled that Lotsman fulfills the advisory function, and the final decision remains behind the captain.
Earlier, the adviser to the President of Egypt on the development of seaports and the Suez Canal Mohab Mamish announced that the navigation at the Suez Channel was resumed. Rabia argued that the ships cork is planned to be eliminated for three or three and a half days, in connection with which the channel will work around the clock.
Giant vessel Ever Given, located in the long-term administration of the Taiwan Evergreen Group, on March 23, stranded in the southern part of the Suez Canal, which does not have doubles. It followed from China in Rotterdam (Netherlands). It was previously reported that container ship accidentally deviated from the course due to a strong wind.