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impedance problem in suez canal

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coppercone2:


So it looks like they have a high Z condition

calzap:
Looks like tugboats have not increased in size to the extent cargo ships have.  The tugboats next to the ship look like mice trying to move a VW.  For dealing with future mishaps, the canal authority should invest in some truly giant tugs.  Cost would have to come out of a transit fee increase.

Mike in California

coppercone2:
bad risk management planning, someone hand waved at this. I am sure the engineering/safety department forsaw that contingency.

They are trying to reduce costs too much. Someone should not have authorized that ship to pass through!

This is like 'yeah, don't pass the refrigerator through that door' .

TimFox:
At the time of Sinbad, sailors knew how to handle a sailing vessel in a sandstorm.  With the high stack of containers above deck, the ship presented a huge sail area.

coppercone2:
Still, they should assume they can take it out, what if the engine failed or something? Its a question of can you push this out of here. I have a feeling its shady, perhaps not declared properly, etc.

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