Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021
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Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021 Grounding of "Ever Given" in Suez Canal Post event update 2: Location: Suez Canal, Egypt Impact: marine hull exposure Issued by Skytek: 09:00 GMT on 03/25/2021 Summary: The 400m long, 59m breadth and 15.7m draft containership "Ever Given" is the largest ship to ever run aground in the Suez Canal The incident occurred at 0540 GMT on the 03/23/2021. Skytek analysed satellite Earth Observation (EO) imagery of the “Ever Given” (captured by Planet) shortly after running aground. The “Ever Given” was being followed in a convoy by “Maersk Denver” and “YM Fountain”. As of 08:30 GMT on 03/25/2021, the Skytek React system highlighted a slight change in ship’s position and heading, due to push efforts of the surrounding tugs. The ships "ASIA RUBY III", "YM FOUNTAIN" from the convoy which was following the “Ever Given” and were stuck in the Canalhave been towed by tugs back in the southern anchorages. SCA (Suez Cana Authority) may also take the same steps for “Maersk Denver”. Figure 1 - Skytek React maps the grounded "Ever Given" at 08:35 GMT on 03/23/2021 Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021 Figure2 – Skytek capture oF grounding site oF “Ever Given” at 08:30 GMT on 03/25/2021 Figure 3 - "Asia Ruby III" taken back to saFe anchorage 06:50 GMT on 03/25/2021 Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021 Skytek’s React maps all traffic in the Suez Canal except for tugs engaged in refloating of “Ever Given” observed that all other ships are blocked waiting for clearance of the Canal. Figure 4 - General overview of the traffic blocked in the Suez Canal, 17:50 GMT on 03/24/2021 Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021 React listing of Suez Canal traffic distribution by ship type and length: Ship type Ships at North waiting area Ships at Great Bitter Lake Ships at South waiting area 5 of 290m, 6 more Bulk Carrier 14 than 200m LOA 6 more than 180m LOA 13 6 of 200m, 7 more than (Length Overall) 150m LOA 3 of 400m, 6 more 1 of 400m, 9 longer than 2 more than 300m, 1 of Container Ship 18 10 3 than 300m LOA 300m LOA 150m LOA Tankers 10 2 of 294m LOA 8 2 more than 220m LOA 10 3 of 180m LOA longer than 240m 1 of 275m, 5 more than VLCC 8 0 - 6 LOA 220m LOA General Cargo 1 of 200m, 5 more 6 1 of 141m LOA 11 at abt 100m LOA Ship than 120m LOA RO-RO / Car 1 of 240m, 3 longer than 3 more than 180m LOA 4 8 3 of 200m LOA Carrier 180m LOA Livestock 4 at abt 100m LOA Carrier - - Table 1 – Ships distribution in Suez Canal waiting areas Skytek analysed the satellite updated Earth Observation (EO) imagery of the “Ever Given” at 05:30 GMT on 03/25/2021, showing the vessel wedged into the side of the channel and tugs working to refloat her. Figure 5 - EO Imagery oF Ever Given 05:30 GMT on 03/25/2021 Marine Casualty Advisory 03/23/2021 Skytek REACT provides real-time weather, vessel and offshore installation monitoring, as well as downloadable lists of ships and energy asset values in the storm area. For more information or a demonstration, please visit Skytek.com. About Skytek Skytek is an award-winning software company specialising in creating innovative solutions for a range of complex and demanding industries. It has an enviable track record in developing world-class software solutions for some of the most challenging industries. The company has unparalleled expertise in the Space environment, where it has decades of engagement with the European Space Agency and NASA. It has also developed intelligent software solutions for other industries, including Marine transportation, Aerospace, Defence and Insurance. Web Site: http://www.skytek.com Planet Team (2017). Planet Application Program Interface: In Space for Life on Earth. San Francisco, CA. https://api.planet.com .