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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment out-of-control 700ft cargo ship CRASHES into Suez Canal port sending workers fleeing for their lives
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port, sending workers fleeing for their lives. Terrifying footage captured the Liberian-flagged RED ZED 1 getting caught in shallow water after a "sudden steering failure". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port Credit: X 4 Onlookers were captured running for their lives Credit: X 4 The vessel brushed up to the side of the port Credit: X The video shows the gargantuan ship headed for Sudan slowly veer into the Egyptian port as onlookers started running for their lives. Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer, brushing up to the side of the port. But the vessel couldn't be stopped as it collided into the dock, with animals even captured racing to safety. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) confirmed the ship had gone off course - but didn't cause too much damage. It said on Saturday: "The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the crisis was fully managed in a record time of 60 minutes." The crew were able to avert terrifying disaster by turning the vessel away from the dock, meaning only the side was scraped. There were no injuries or casualties reported. Passengers were quickly evacuated, according to local media. The SCA added how three tugboats were deployed "immediately" to sort the emergency and prevent any future damage or harm. They were able to position the massive chip mid the waterway and security it after crew did repairs to it. Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as 'dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being 'hit by another boat' The vessel is a whopping 700ft high, a beam over 140ft and gross tonnage of 41,000 tonnes. It was moving through the canal as it made its journey from the Netherlands to Sudan. Just last month, a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the famous Brooklyn Bridge, sending families running for their lives. The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark leaving two people dead and 19 wounded. Footage shows the ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, close to the Brooklyn side of the East River. Suddenly, its three masts struck the bridge and snapped one by one as the ship continued to move. Onlookers are seen slowly backing away from the walking path by the river, before screaming and running to safety the moment the boat hit the bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 490-meter main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment out-of-control 700ft cargo ship CRASHES into Suez Canal port sending workers fleeing for their lives
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port, sending workers fleeing for their lives. Terrifying footage captured the Liberian-flagged RED ZED 1 getting caught in shallow water after a "sudden steering failure". 4 The jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port Credit: X 4 Onlookers were captured running for their lives Credit: X 4 The vessel brushed up to the side of the port Credit: X The video shows the gargantuan ship headed for Sudan slowly veer into the Egyptian port as onlookers started running for their lives. Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer, brushing up to the side of the port. But the vessel couldn't be stopped as it collided into the dock, with animals even captured racing to safety. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) confirmed the ship had gone off course - but didn't cause too much damage. read more news It said on Saturday: "The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the crisis was fully managed in a record time of 60 minutes." The crew were able to avert terrifying disaster by turning the vessel away from the dock, meaning only the side was scraped. There were no injuries or casualties reported. Passengers were quickly evacuated, according to local media. Most read in The US Sun The SCA added how three tugboats were deployed "immediately" to sort the emergency and prevent any future damage or harm. They were able to position the massive chip mid the waterway and security it after crew did repairs to it. Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as 'dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being 'hit by another boat' The vessel is a whopping 700ft high, a beam over 140ft and gross tonnage of 41,000 tonnes. It was moving through the canal as it made its journey from the Netherlands to Sudan. Just last month, a Mexican Navy ship The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark leaving two people dead and 19 wounded. Footage shows the ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, close to the Brooklyn side of the East River. Suddenly, its three masts struck the bridge and snapped one by one as the ship continued to move. Onlookers are seen slowly backing away from the walking path by the river, before screaming and running to safety the moment the boat hit the bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 490-meter main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. 4 Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer Credit: X
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Terrifying moment out-of-control 700ft cargo ship CRASHES into Suez Canal port sending workers fleeing for their lives
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port, sending workers fleeing for their lives. Terrifying footage captured the Liberian-flagged RED ZED 1 getting caught in shallow water after a "sudden steering failure". 4 The video shows the gargantuan ship headed for Sudan slowly veer into the Egyptian port as onlookers started running for their lives. Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer, brushing up to the side of the port. But the vessel couldn't be stopped as it collided into the dock, with animals even captured racing to safety. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) confirmed the ship had gone off course - but didn't cause too much damage. It said on Saturday: "The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the crisis was fully managed in a record time of 60 minutes." The crew were able to avert terrifying disaster by turning the vessel away from the dock, meaning only the side was scraped. There were no injuries or casualties reported. Passengers were quickly evacuated, according to local media. The SCA added how three tugboats were deployed "immediately" to sort the emergency and prevent any future damage or harm. They were able to position the massive chip mid the waterway and security it after crew did repairs to it. Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as 'dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being 'hit by another boat' The vessel is a whopping 700ft high, a beam over 140ft and gross tonnage of 41,000 tonnes. It was moving through the canal as it made its journey from the Netherlands to Sudan. Just last month, a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the famous Brooklyn Bridge, sending families running for their lives. The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark leaving two people dead and 19 wounded. Footage shows the ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, close to the Brooklyn side of the East River. Suddenly, its three masts struck the bridge and snapped one by one as the ship continued to move. Onlookers are seen slowly backing away from the walking path by the river, before screaming and running to safety the moment the boat hit the bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 490-meter main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department.
Egypt Today
21-06-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Suez Canal Authority: No injuries in RED ZED 1 Incident, investigation underway
CAIRO – 21 June 2025: Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced on Saturday that a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Authority's Accident Investigation Committee into the grounding of the RED ZED 1 diving vessel confirmed that there were no human casualties or injuries. He added that the vessel remains generally intact, with damage currently being assessed at the site of the incident, according to a statement issued the SCA Admiral Rabie noted that the Suez Canal Authority responded to the emergency with a high level of professionalism. The incident occurred on Friday when the RED ZED 1, part of the northbound convoy, experienced a sudden failure in its steering system, causing it to veer off course at kilometer 45 of the canal's marking system, near the Qantara West passenger ferry terminal. The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority affirmed that the swift and effective measures taken by the Authority successfully averted a potentially serious collision with the Qantara West ferry dock. He praised the high level of professionalism demonstrated by the Canal pilots aboard the RED ZED 1, who managed to prevent a direct, head-on impact between the vessel's hull and the dock. Instead, they executed a maneuver that resulted in a parallel collision, significantly minimizing potential damage. Rabie also commended the proactive efforts of the Qantara Pilot Station supervisors, who quickly detected the vessel's deviation from its course. Their timely intervention, including immediate coordination with the Qantara Ferry Terminal to evacuate all passengers and marine personnel at the site, played a crucial role in preventing any injuries or serious losses. Rabie also confirmed that navigation in the Suez Canal was not affected by the incident, as the situation was fully contained within a record time of 60 minutes. He emphasized that the movement of citizens between the two banks of the Canal at the Qantara ferry crossing continued uninterrupted. The affected ferry was promptly replaced with a standby vessel, ensuring the continuity of service. In parallel, the relevant committees of the Authority initiated the necessary procedures to assess the damage and carry out the required repairs.
Egypt Independent
19-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Suez Canal Authority announces resurgence of giant ship transits after 15-month halt
Suez Canal Authority Chairman, Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, has announced the start of a new phase in the waterway's return to hosting mega container ships. This was marked by the passage of the container vessel CMA CGM OSIRISon Wednesday. The ship, with a total capacity of 154,000 tons, sailed as part of the southbound convoy from Singapore, heading to Alexandria Port via the Canal's new navigation channel. This vessel, part of the French shipping line CMA CGM, marks a significant return as the first large container ship to transit the Canal from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait since March 2024. Its passage follows a temporary halt in such traffic due to regional challenges. The ship's transit is a direct result of the Suez Canal Authority's (SCA) marketing efforts, highlighted by a recent announcement offering a 15% discount for container ships with a net tonnage exceeding 130,000 tons, whether laden or empty. This incentive, outlined in Circular No. (3/2025), will be valid for three months. Measuring 366 meters in length, 51 meters in width, and with a draft of up to 49 feet, the vessel can carry up to 15,536 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). This makes it the first large container ship to sail from Bab el-Mandeb and directly benefit from the new discount, which aims to encourage mega-vessels to resume transiting the Canal. Suez Canal Authority Chairman, Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, underscored the Canal's ongoing commitment to effective engagement with clients. He emphasized that the Authority is taking every measure to encourage major shipping lines to resume using the Canal, particularly through the implementation of flexible pricing policies. These policies are designed to respond positively to global market changes and reinforce the Canal's standing as the premier maritime option for mega-vessels, despite current regional and economic challenges. He further noted that recent discussions with the management of the French shipping line CMA CGM have resulted in an agreement for several of the group's large vessels to once again transit the Canal.
