By Roland Ekama
MSC has announced the suspension of transit along the Suez Canal route due to weekend attack on one of its vessel MSC Palatium III .
MSC stated that Eastbound and Westbound of the route would be avoided until the Red Sea passage is safe.
The liner on Sunday ,stated that the suspension was centred on the safety of seafarers aboard MSC ships sailing along the corridors.
The foremost shipping line with title: IMPORTANT UPDATE: MSC reroutes Suez traffic to Cape following incident in Red Sea, recalled that on 15 December, the MSC Palatium III was attacked while transiting the Red Sea.
” Fortunately, all crew members are safe with no reported injuries. The vessel suffered minor fire damage and has been taken out of service.
“Due to this incident, and to protect the lives and safety of our seafarers, MSC ships will not transit the Suez Canal Eastbound and Westbound until the Red Sea passage is safe.
“We’re rerouting some services via the Cape of Good Hope, ensuring uninterrupted and secure operations.”it noted .
