Emergency Response
MV EVER GIVEN aground in the Suez Canal
Media Statement
27 March 2021
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), technical manager of the containership EVER GIVEN (IMO: 9811000), continues to support the ongoing efforts coordinated by the Suez Canal Authority to re-float the vessel following a grounding incident on 23 March 2021 in the Suez Canal.
Further attempts to re-float the vessel began again at approximately 1400 local time after significant progress was made last night at the stern of the ship where the vessel’s rudder was released from sediment. 11 tugs have been working throughout the day alongside the ongoing dredging operations which continue to remove sand and mud from around the port side of the vessel’s bow.
These re-floating efforts are scheduled to continue until approximately midnight local time.
The two additional tugs that will be arriving by 28 March to assist in the re-floating of the ship are the ALP Guard registered in the Netherlands and the Carlo Magna, registered in Italy.
At the time of the incident the EVER GIVEN was transiting northbound through the canal en route to Rotterdam, Netherlands with two canal pilots onboard. Initial investigations suggest the vessel grounded due to strong wind.
All 25 crew are safe and accounted for and they remain in good health and spirits. All crew are Indian nationals and remain onboard. They are working closely with all parties involved to re-float the vessel. The hard work and tireless professionalism of the Master and crew is greatly appreciated.
There have been no reports of pollution or cargo damage and initial investigations rule out any mechanical or engine failure as a cause of the grounding.
BSM’s continuing priorities are to safely re-float the vessel and for marine traffic in the Suez Canal to resume.
BSM is grateful for the continued efforts of the Suez Canal Authority and those involved in ongoing re-floating operations and BSM will continue to work closely with all parties involved in this operation.
Once re-floated, the vessel will undergo a full inspection and BSM will cooperate fully with the authorities in any investigations.
More information will be provided when there are material developments.
For further information please call +44 (0)20 7283 9915 or +65 6222 6375 or email operations@navigateresponse.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Kwaschnik, Senior Executive Public Relations and Corporate Communications sarah.kwaschnik@bs-shipmanagement.com