3/09/2016

Suez bulker refloated

A Greek bulker that grounded in the Suez Canal last month has been refloated. 170,000-dwt New Katerina (built 1997) being pulled free by tugs on Monday, following a lightering operation. The ship ran aground on 25 February, suffering a hole in its hull and water ingress. AIS data showed the vessel moored in the canal early on Wednesday morning. It is bound for Qingdao, China. The vessel is listed as owned by New Shipping of Greece.