China News Service, April 1st. According to Russian satellite network reports, Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority of Egypt, stated on March 31 that stranded container ships must not leave the Suez Canal until the investigation into the congestion of the Suez Canal is completed.
According to reports, Rabia pointed out in an interview that “the ship will be detained at the Great Bitter Lake before the investigation is over.” The lake is the widest section of the Suez Canal and is located north of the incident site.
On March 29, local time, the heavy cargo ship stranded in the Suez Canal has been out of trouble, and canal traffic will gradually resume.
The picture shows the fully floating heavy cargo ship viewed from a distance.
According to reports, the ship will undergo detailed technical inspections in the lake.
The chief investigator of the accident, Sayyid Shesha, boarded the ship on the afternoon of March 31. He will check the seaworthiness of the ship and the actions of the captain to determine the cause of the incident.
According to sources, the investigation may take a week.
In an interview with a local TV station, Rabie also disclosed that the cargo will remain on the ship temporarily. If the owner refuses to compensate for the damage, the ship will be "confiscated."
On March 23, the heavy freighter flying the Panamanian flag ran aground on the new channel of the Suez Canal, causing channel congestion.
After several consecutive days of rescue, the stranded freighter successfully lifted off on the 29th.