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All that’s now stopping the large containership Ever Given from leaving the Suez Canal is the order impounding it imposed by the Suez Canal Authority pending cost of its declare towards the vessel’s proprietor, Shoei Kisen Kaisha (see earlier story).
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) because the technical managers of the containership says that it might probably affirm that intensive inspections by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) because the vessel’s classification society, which included underwater inspections have been concluded.
Based on these thorough inspections, says BSM. the vessel has been declared appropriate for onward passage to Port Said the place she will probably be assessed once more earlier than departing for Rotterdam.
“The SCA’s decision to arrest the vessel is extremely disappointing,” says Ian Beveridge, CEO of BSM. “From the outset, BSM and the crew on board have cooperated fully with all authorities, including the SCA and their respective investigations into the grounding. This included granting access to the Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and other materials and data requested by the SCA. BSM’s primary goal is a swift resolution to this matter that will allow the vessel and crew to depart the Suez Canal.”
BSM says the crew on board stay in good well being and good spirits, fulfilling their duties to the very best of requirements.
“BSM is in regular contact with the crew and has offered support to the seafarers’ families,” says the corporate. “The crew’s continued professionalism and resilience during this period is greatly appreciated.”