*Ship stuck in Suez Canal story on Chris Hayes' show NOW.

[elleng]

[Haggard Celine]

1. They should.rub some butter on the sides of it.

Should pop right out of there.

[UpInArms]

2. It shows it is now

“under way” ... has been showing as “moored”

https://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9811000

Status:
Under way
Last report:
Mar 24, 2021 18:19 UTC

[Ms. Toad]

13. It's been "under way" going nowhere at 0 knots/hour

for at least 36 hours.

[GP6971]

3. More info here from the gCaptain web site.

https://gcaptain.com/grounded-mega-ship-in-suez-canal-paralyzes-trade-for-second-day/

[elleng]

4. Thanks

[taxi]

7. Good site

The interview with the naval historian (33 mins) was also informative.

[GP6971]

9. Yes it is.

I've been a subscriber for years having been involved with international shipping.

[taxi]

10. The Suez Canal experienced 25 groundings in the last 10 years.

Obviously they have a standard procedure for this, albeit never exactly this. In your opinion does the stress on the unsupported keel create more than a minimal risk to its integrity, and will the 33 additional vessels in that section need to shut down?

[GP6971]

11. Not sure I understand your question.

I was always involved as a shipper not a carrier so I'm not familiar the structural characteristics of the vessels other than the container cells.

What I can tell you is that freeing the vessel will be a massive job...they're dealing with one of the largest ships afloat. It won't be easy.

[taxi]

12. Question withdrawn.

What was suggested is that freeing the ship is not like pulling a car out of a ditch and then driving away. This, in my opinion, after the requisite procedures, may extend beyond a few more days.

[GP6971]

14. I agree.

There was a comment (I think in the article) was that the tugs could only exert so much pulling pressure without damaging the ship.

[Amishman]

16. look at the photos posted and keep an eye to the red paint of the loaded waterline

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/middleeast/suez-canal-container-ship-intl-hnk/index.html

No red paint showing at the stern, what is probably at least 20 feet showing at the bow. A significant portion of the bow bulb is even exposed.

That ship is majorly beached.

[keithbvadu2]

5. Liability? Are ships required to have a Suez pilot on board or just the regular crew for navigati

Liability?

Are ships required to have a Suez pilot on board or just the regular crew for navigation?

[elleng]

6. Dunno, check with a maritime lawyer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiralty_law

[GP6971]

8. My guess is yes.

Pilots are usually required in confined waters.

[taxi]

15. Partially refloated and alongside the canal bank

This sounds encouraging. (edit - this info appears to be false - see 2nd reference below)

The Ever Given, an ultra large container carrier, was partially refloated as of 12:00 local time (10:00 GMT) and is alongside the canal bank, GAC said. It expects convoys and traffic to resume as soon as the vessel is towed to another position. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) could not immediately be reached for confirmation ...

It typically takes 1-2 days for vessels to pass through the canal

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2198864-grounded-suez-canal-vessel-partly-refloated-update-2?backToResults=true&selectedMarket=Oil%20products

Edit: Slow But (Almost) Ready – Suez Salvage Team May Be Delayed Another 5 Or 6 Days

Work to re-float the Ever Given and free up oceangoing carriers hauling almost $10 billion of oil and consumer goods resumed Thursday in Egypt. Tugs and diggers have so far failed to budge the vessel, and some experts say the crisis could drag on till Monday. The Suez Canal Authority temporarily suspended traffic along the waterway on Thursday.

https://gcaptain.com/smit-suez-salvage-team/