COSCO Asia Containership Attacked in Suez Canal

[alistairuk]

I think if we do a transit anytime soon, we'll be questioning whether we should take our normal position in the convoy (places 1 and 2).

Better than being stuck in 12th place and being delayed when 3 of the container ships ahead of you managed to run aground!

[YoungMariner]

It's not surprise that the Suez is a target, and the Egyptians have various procedures in place including the military presence all the way along the canal banks and the helicopter gunships which patrol continuously. I also believe that they close the bridges on occasions whilst ships are passing underneath.
I think if we do a transit anytime soon, we'll be questioning whether we should take our normal position in the convoy (places 1 and 2).

[GuinnessMan]

Very concerning, but the military seem to be on the case, so guess it's pirate stations whilst going through Suez from now on....

[EH75]

I was just about to post this. Wee bit concerning. Thankfully shouldn't be going back through there any time soon I don't think.

[OldSalt]

First terrorist attack on a merchant ship in the Suez Canal during the current troubles in Egypt. The Egyptian armed forces responded swiftly to the threat.

http://gcaptain.com/cosco-asia-containership-attacked/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23918642