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The container vessel 'Marstal Maersk' experienced grounding while navigating the Suez Canal on January 13, 2018. At 3:35 p.m., the ship strayed from the bypass channel while travelling with the northbound convoy at coordinates 31°15'N, 32°21'E. The incident resulted in delays for the entire convoy. By January 13, the vessel was secured approximately 2.47 nautical miles from Port Said West, specifically at the location 31°15'49.62"N, 32°21'18.6"E.

On Sunday, the iconic Marstal Maersk, recognized as the world's largest container ship, successfully navigated through Egypt’s New Suez Canal, making its journey from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, as reported by Al-Ahram Online. This remarkable Danish vessel boasts an impressive tonnage of 200,360 tons, measuring an astonishing 399 meters (1,140 feet) in length and 60 meters in width. Its passage through this vital waterway highlights the ongoing significance and efficiency of the Suez Canal in global shipping.

In a significant milestone for the Port of Rotterdam, the impressive 18,300 TEU EEE-Class vessel, Marstal Maersk, made its debut at the newly expanded APM Terminals Maasvlakte II on the morning of January 5th. This vessel, measuring an astounding 399 meters (1,310 feet) in length and 59 meters (194 feet) in width, proudly holds the title of the largest ship to ever dock at this state-of-the-art facility. Marstal Maersk is a part of Maersk Line’s AE10 Asia/Europe service, with its next scheduled port of call in APM Terminals Tangier, Morocco. The recent opening of the Maasvlakte II terminal marks the beginning of its testing phase, leading up to regular weekly operations set to start in February. APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has been engineered to become the safest and most innovative automated container terminal globally. With the truck gates officially opening last month, landside commercial operations are now underway. Additionally, APM Terminals has prioritized sustainability initiatives, recently signing a two-year agreement to utilize wind-generated electricity for nearly all terminal equipment. This includes the deployment of battery-powered Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that facilitate container transport across the terminal and a newly acquired fleet of 35 Nissan e-NV200 electric vehicles for staff mobility within the facility.