The stern was refloated at 4.30am local time (0230 GMT) but the bow remained stuck for several more hours
East
bank
Dredgers removed 30,000 cubic metres of sand from around the ship
Suez canal
West bank
280m wide
East
bank
Tugs used pull and push
manoeuvres to first straighten the vessel
by 80%
Ship’s
bow
Tugs pulling
Tugs pushing
The stern was moved 102 metres from the west bank
Suez canal
East
bank
A strong tide helped the tugs wrench the rest of the ship free and haul it away for inspection
Tugs pulling
Ship’s
bow
Suez canal
East bank
The stern was refloated at 4.30am local time (0230 GMT) but the bow remained stuck for several more hours
Dredgers removed 30,000 cubic metres of sand from around the ship
Suez canal
West bank
280m wide
East
bank
East
bank
Tugs used pull and push manoeuvres to first straighten the vessel by 80%
A strong tide helped the tugs wrench the rest of the ship free and haul it away for inspection
Tugs pulling
Ship’s
bow
Ship’s
bow
Tugs pulling
Tugs pushing
The stern was moved 102 metres from the west bank
Suez canal
Suez canal