EMEA News
Emma Maersk Towed After Mechanical Problems
One of the world's largest container ships, Emma Maersk, was towed to shore on Friday following a mechanical problem in the Suez Canal, Maersk Line reports.
"Emma Maersk is now berthed in SCCT Port Said, Egypt," the company wrote on its Twitter account Friday.
"She is being discharged. Crew is safe."
Earlier Friday evening, the company confirmed that Emma Maersk was facing mechanical issues in the Suez Canal, but said that there was "no risk of waterway blockage."
The Egypt Independent reported that the ship's captain sent a rescue signal after discovering leakage in one of its equipment rooms.
Mohab Mamish, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, said the incident involved impact by a propeller, and a team from the Authority was attempting to fix the leakage.
Lloyds List reported today that divers have identified the source of the leak, and have sealed off an area around one of the stern thrusters.
Maersk Line were said to have ordered the largest ships in its fleet to stop using their stern thrusters until it discovers what caused the flood.
