China News Service, May 24. According to "Central News Agency", the giant cargo ship "Longci" blocked Egypt's Suez Canal for six days in March.
At present, the vessel has been continuously detained by the canal authorities, and the owner of the "Nagai" Japan Masaei Steamboat has filed a complaint requesting the release of the ship, but the lawyer said that on May 23, the complaint was rejected by the Egyptian court.
According to reports, the "Longci" ran aground on the Suez Canal on March 23, causing river blockage and affecting global shipping. After rescue by various parties, it was removed from the stranded river on March 29 and the Suez Canal resumed traffic.
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.
Satellite pictures show a heavy cargo ship fully floating.
The Suez Canal Authority demanded compensation of US$916 million from Masei Steamboat Japan on the grounds of blocking the river and rescue operations.
The Ismailia Economic Appeals Court of Egypt handled the complaint of Zhengrong Steamship.
On May 23, the head of the Suez Canal Authority stated in a TV interview that the canal can accept a reduction of the amount to 550 million U.S. dollars, slightly lower than the decrease to 600 million U.S. dollars mentioned earlier in May to seek out court reconciliation.
Ali, one of the lawyers representing Zhengrong Steamboat, said that the Ismailia Court sent the case back to the court of first instance for trial on the 23rd, and the court is expected to hear the case on May 29.
Another lawyer, Shanabu, said that any ruling made by a lower court may trigger an appeal, which means that legal disputes may be delayed.