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As of March 24, the passage through the channel was expected of about 185 vessels of various types – mostly balkers, container carriers, as well as tankers for the transport of oil and petroleum products. The cause of everything – container ship Ever Given with displacement of more than 200 thousand tons, which was stranded on March 23 and blocked the movement in the Suez Channel. During the movement in the northern direction, it happened a complete disconnection of electricity.

Ever Given, on board which there are more than 20 thousand heavy containers, heads from China to the Netherlands Port Rotterdam.

The ship is one of the largest in its class. Its length reaches 400 meters, width – 59 meters. On Wednesday, on March 24, he could not move from the spot, the work was suspended until Thursday. The administration of the Suez Canal reported that rescue work could last at least two days. According to experts, it increases the chances of a long delay in the global supply chain, which may aggravate the troubles of ordinary people around the world. The situation has become so insane, today an elite rescue squad will arrive at the place of emergency.

The Master of Salvation, who is responsible for removing with the Meli Costa Concordia, Nick Slánana said that the best chance to free the ship can appear only on Sunday (March 28) or Monday, when the tide will reach the peak. According to the Suez Channel daily in both directions, more than 50 ships are held. Through it, 30% of all world container transportation is carried out.

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