Suez Canal rescue teams averts cargo ship sinking

KATHMANDU: The Suez Canal rescue teams prevented a cargo ship from sinking before passing through the waterway, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Tuesday.

The Tanzanian-flagged LABATROS, carrying twelve crew members, was safely rescued, according to an SCA statement.

Currently, an inspection of the vessel’s technical condition is underway to determine the cause of the incident and to mitigate any potential marine pollution, as stated by the SCA.

The LABATROS, weighing 3,000 tons, was en route from Lebanon to Al-Adabiya Port on the western coast of the Suez Gulf when the incident occurred.

The Suez Canal, a vital artery responsible for 12 percent of global trade, serves as a crucial source of foreign currency for Egypt.