Working Conditions Aboard the Bern-Star

On September 9, 2021, at 9:25 AM, the bulk carrier 'Coral Crystal' faced a mechanical malfunction while navigating southward through the Suez Canal. The vessel was transporting a hefty 43,000 tons of cargo from Constanta, Romania, to Port Sudan when it temporarily ran aground near kilometer marker 54. Fortunately, swift action from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) tugs ensured that the ship was refloated quickly. By 1 PM, the 'Coral Crystal' resumed its journey toward the Great Bitter Lake without causing any disruptions to the canal's traffic. For further details and photos, visit these links: [Saudi Gazette](https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/610744/World/Mena/Suez-Canal-Authority-Operations-resume-after-refloating-of-stranded-ship) and [Maritime Executive](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/false-reports-of-grounding-at-suez-canal-due-to-problems-on-nyk-bulker).