Suez Canal TANKERS COLLIDE – What Really Happened?
On April 4, 2023, two tankers collided in the Great Bitter Lake area of the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Opened in 1869, the canal has become a key route for international trade, significantly reducing the time for transporting goods between Europe and Asia. However, the high intensity of shipping traffic and challenging weather conditions often lead to incidents. Lyric Magnolia is an Aframax type tanker with a deadweight of 110,000 tons, registered in the Bahamas and operated by the Greek company Orpheus Marine Transport. Aligote is an LR1 type tanker with a deadweight of 74,192 tons, registered in the Marshall Islands and operated by Roxana Shipping. On April 4, 2023, Lyric Magnolia was anchored in the Great Bitter Lake area, while Aligote began moving from the W1 waiting area. Due to strong winds, according to media sources, Aligote collided with the anchored Lyric Magnolia. Fortunately, there were no significant damages or pollution. The collision occurred in the Great Bitter Lake area, which is an expansion of the Suez Canal, providing ships with space for waiting and maneuvering. The Suez Canal Rescue Service immediately dispatched a team to inspect both vessels. The quick response of the rescue services helped prevent serious consequences and delays in ship traffic. Both vessels were allowed to continue their journey after the inspection. The collision did not affect the movement of ships through the canal. In March, the Suez Canal recorded a record number of ships crossing the canal in a single day — 107 ships with a total deadweight of 6.3 million tons. Incidents in the Suez Canal are not uncommon. In March 2021, the world watched as the giant container ship Ever Given blocked the canal, halting traffic for several days and causing significant losses to global trade. This incident highlighted the critical importance of the Suez Canal for global logistics and the economy. Let’s take a look at how it all happened.
Witness the dramatic collision between two massive tankers, Lyric Magnolia and Aligote, in the iconic Suez Canal. This video captures one of the most incredible moments caught on camera, showcasing the biggest ship collisions and mistakes. Watch as these colossal vessels collide in the Bitter Lake area, turning an ordinary day of navigation into a nautical incident that will be remembered in maritime history. From ship crashes to vessel collisions, this video documents the raw power and potential danger of shipping and navigation.
In this video, you’ll see:
– The dramatic ship collision between Lyric Magnolia and Aligote
– Real-life ship fails and incredible moments caught on camera
– The intense aftermath of the Suez Canal collision
– Navigation challenges faced by ships in narrow waterways
– Insights into merchant navy operations and recent nautical discoveries
Whether you’re fascinated by shipping, ships, and the complexities of maritime navigation, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of merchant navy operations, this video offers a gripping look at what can happen when things go wrong on the high seas. Don’t miss out on this incredible documentation of one of the most dramatic ship incidents ever caught on camera.
Timelink:
00:00-00:17 – Collision intro ( tankers Lyric Magnoloa and Aligote )
00:17-00:49 – Suez Canal Intro
00:50-01:11 – Ships Description ( Tankers Lyric Mangolia and Aligote )
01:11-02:10 – Collision description & Authority Actions
02:11-02:38 – Evergreen incident in 2021
02:39-05:45 – Collision between Lyric Mangolia and Aligote ( Camera Records )
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