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UPDATE : Ever Given on its way to Rotterdam – Freedom, Freedom – Ever Given released and sailing from Suez Canal

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021
News DeskMaritime Disasters, News, Shipping, Shipping and Freight, Vessel Operation Ever Given, release, Suez Canal 1 Comment 8 minutes

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The sweet taste of freedom was probably being experienced by all concerned with the Ever Given as it was released by Suez Canal authorities on the 7th of July – a good 106 days after becoming one of the most talked about ships in the world, by even those who were not interested or knew about the business of shipping..

Further to the below, the update as of the 12th July is that the Ever Given is showing that it is sailing en route to Rotterdam which was its original destination before passing through and getting stuck in the Suez Canal..

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An agreement in principle has been reached on Ever Given release

June 23, 2021
News DeskMaritime Disasters, News, Shipping Ever Given, Suez Canal Authority 1 Comment 3 minutes

It has just been reported that a representative for the owners and insurers of the Ever Given has confirmed that they reached an agreement in principle in terms of a compensation dispute with the Suez Canal Authority.

It is understood that work is under way to finalise a signed settlement agreement as soon as possible and arrangements will be made for the release of the Ever Given once the formalities had been dealt with.

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Suez Canal Authority softens stand on Ever Given while blame game continues

May 25, 2021
Hariesh ManaadiarMaritime, News, Shipping, Vessel Operation Ever Given, Evergreen Marine Corporation, Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Suez Canal, Suez Canal Authority Leave a comment 4 minutes

It’s been a while since we wrote about the Ever Given, the main character in one of the most complicated stories in shipping history which ironically didn’t involve any damage to the ship or containers on board..

No one knows though about the status of the cargoes on board – especially perishable cargo in reefer containers or cargoes with a shelf life still inside the containers on board or any hazardous cargoes that maybe stewing in the hot African sun..

Just in case you have forgotten what happened, here is a recap and also the current status..

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Ever Given in a nutshell

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021
Hariesh ManaadiarLegal, Marine Insurance, Maritime Disasters, Maritime Law, Opinion, Shared Articles, Shipping, Vessel Operation Ever Given, Muthu Jagannath, NAU 3 Comments 14 minutes

Whether for its size and status as one of the largest container ships in the world or because it was famously termed as a “boat that was stuck in a canal”, the Ever Given will remain in people’s minds either as a memorable incident (to those who worked to free it) or as a haunting incident (to the ship owner, ship operator, ship crew and soon maybe the customers)..

Muthu Jagannath of NAU Pte Ltd., provides relevant and pertinent information about the Ever Given, its arrest, the implications of the arrest, insurance and counter claims in this article originally published on their website..

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The Ever Given saga continues, amid positive news for some of the crew

April 20, 2021
News DeskInformation, Legal, Marine Insurance, Maritime, Maritime Disasters, Maritime Law, Opinion Ever Given, general average, opinion, ship arrest, Suez Canal Leave a comment 4 minutes

Shipping and Freight Resource Press Release

With the Ever Given still “legally” stuck in the Great Bitter Lakes in Suez Canal, discussions and concerns have turned to various other issues relating to the cargo, the ship’s crew and General Average.

The “arrest” of the ship by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) which intends to recover losses of around $916 million including $300 million for salvage bonus and $300 million for loss of reputation, has further complicated life for the ship crew who must have been having anxious moments no doubt.

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