The ONE Apus was scheduled to berth in Long Beach on 12 April some six months after suffering severe storm damage while crossing the Pacific to the US West Coast port.
There is fear among the families of 25 Indian crew on the container vessel Ever Given that their breadwinners may be stuck in Egypt for some time, as wrangling continues over a $1bn compensation demand by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
Two major casualties in the last year – the Ever Given and the Wakashio - have once again brought shipping to the world’s attention for the wrong reasons.
While the containership Ever Given heads for the Great Bitter Lake for inspection following six days blocking the Suez Canal, there is a major concern about how its crew comprising 25 Indian nationals will be treated by the Suez Canal Authority.
The eyes of the world have been watching the salvage operations for the Ever Given blocking the Suez Canal, gripping global media and public attention in way rarely seen in shipping.
The Indian government has chalked out a four-point action plan to deal with the economic crisis caused by the blockage of the Suez Canal by Evergreen’s giant 400-metre long containership Ever Given.
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has released video (above) of the ongoing salvage operation for the containership Ever Given blocking the key waterway between Asia and Europe.
Container lines are diverting a growing number of vessels via the Cape of Good Hope, and in some cases simply turning services around, as the Suez Canal remains blocked by the grounded Ever Given.
