Suez Canal Authority Responds to Labatros Cargo Ship Distress Call

The Suez Canal Authority responded to a distress call from the cargo ship Labatros, which lost stability and began listing near the northern terminus of the canal. The vessel, owned by a company in Lebanon and managed by Egypt’s Assiut Agency, was due to transit to the port of Adabiya. With a registered length of 308 feet and a tonnage of 3,000, the ship was seen listing to starboard, prompting the dispatch of two tugs and another vessel to aid the 12 crew members.

Photos of the Labatros show it with a list in the northern anchorage near Port Said, with the situation occurring before it joined the northern convoy for transit. The vessel remains at anchor as a technical assessment is conducted to determine the cause of the list and ensure crew safety. The Suez Canal Authority is also monitoring for potential pollution from the ship, which is registered in Tanzania.

The Suez Canal Authority is actively involved in responding to the Labatros incident, with a focus on ensuring the safety of the crew and assessing the cause of the vessel’s instability. The authority is conducting a technical assessment and monitoring for pollution, as the ship remains at anchor near Port Said. With two tugs and another vessel dispatched to aid the Labatros, efforts are underway to prevent any potential capsizing and ensure the vessel’s safe transit through the canal.

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