Ever Given ship held by Egypt for $900m compensation
The vessel that blocked the Suez Canal has been seized by authorities with the 25 crew members obliged to remain on board until payment is made
14 April 2021 - 19:07
Cairo/London — Egypt has seized the giant container vessel that blocked the Suez Canal in March as part of an effort to get more than $900m in compensation.
A court in the city of Ismailia granted a seizure request regarding the Ever Given vessel at the behest of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA)...
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