Suez Canal Tanker Collision: A Brief Encounter

Two tankers, the BW Lesmes and Burri, collided briefly in Egypt's Suez Canal. The LNG tanker BW Lesmes will be towed away, while the Burri, an oil products tanker, remains moored. The incident occurred approximately 19 km from the southern end of the canal. The Suez Canal Authority has not yet confirmed the collision. The Suez Canal is a vital trade route, with approximately 12% of global trade passing through it.