Cargo Ship Blocking Suez Canal Could Take Weeks to Move

The operator of the giant container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal said that there will be another attempt to float the vessel later today after an earlier attempt failed.

The ship operator Bernard Schulte, which operates the Evergiven, said in a statement that dredging operations of sand to aid in the flotation were continuing.

“Another attempt to float the ship around 08:00 local time this morning was unsuccessful, and there will be another attempt later today,” Operator added.

“Dredging operations to assist refloating the vessel continue. In addition to the dredgers already on site a specialized suction dredger has arrived at the location,”