The towing operation is a specialized mission that demonstrates the SCA’s high level of competence and expertise
The operation spanned 180 nautical miles and was completed successfully in record time.
Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, announced the successful salvage and towing of the oil tanker MT ALYSSUM from off the coast of El Alamein. The operation was carried out by the SCA’s salvage tugboat MOHAMED BESHIR, and the tanker has safely arrived at Portsaid anchorage area to undergo necessary maintenance and repairs.
The tanker is 182.5 meters in length, with a beam of 43.5 meters, and a total tonnage of 23,000 tons and a draft of 11.2 feet.
Admiral Rabiee pointed out that the SCA responded promptly to a request from Sphinx Shipping Agency to undertake the salvage and towing operation after the sudden failure of the tanker’s main engines off the coast of El Alamein.
The SCA Chairman added that this towing operation is considered a specialized mission, reflecting the Authority’s efficiency and expertise in the field of maritime salvage. The operation covered a distance of 180 nautical miles and was executed successfully in record time.
The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority affirmed the Authority’s readiness to provide salvage and towing services, as well as to respond to potential emergencies, both within the Canal’s waterway and beyond. These capabilities are part of a broader range of maritime and navigational services provided by the SCA to its clients, which include repair and maintenance, oil spill control, and water ambulance services, among others.
Admiral Rabiee highlighted the SCA’s highly qualified and experienced personnel in the field of maritime salvage. H. E. also pointed to the Authority’s extensive fleet of specialized salvage units, including tugboats, speedboats, and floating cranes, most notably the recently acquired floating crane "CC," which boasts a lifting capacity of 2,200 tons and has now joined the SCA’s maritime fleet.