Because of a sandstorm: Dozens of vessels get stuck in the Suez Canal Israel today

A tanker suffered a malfunction in the navigation system when it passed through the Egyptian canal and had to anchor in the West Bank • The vessel will soon sail again • Traffic will resume later today or tomorrow

• The ship "Aver Givan"

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The movement of vessels in the Suez Canal was halted today (Wednesday) after a ship blocked the passage.

The movement is expected to return to the series later today or tomorrow, but there is already a significant delay in the trade route.

The malfunction in the ship was identified yesterday when, due to the poor visibility, the sandstorm and the strong winds, there were disruptions in the navigation systems.

According to the deputy director of the Suez Canal, Ahmed Makwi, the ship "Aver Given" moving south of the Suez Canal has docked in the West Bank in the meantime.

The ship is expected to re-sail soon.

The Canal Authority will then work to complete its passage for all other vessels awaiting passage. 

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The incident left dozens of vessels stranded before crossing as they expected to pass between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Efforts to propel the ship progressed when at first there was concern that it would block the passage for several days.  

The Suez Canal, which separates the Sinai Peninsula from the rest of Egypt, reaches a length of 193 kilometers and is considered one of the most important sea crossings in the world.

Among other things, crude oil tankers from the Middle East to Europe and North America pass through the canal.

About 12% of international trade and 8% of liquefied gas trade are based on the canal.

It is estimated that about one million barrels of oil pass through the Suez Canal every day.