Better late than never: Ship responsible for maritime mishap finally arrives in UK waters
The huge container ship that blocked the Suez Canal has docked in Felixstowe - the first time it has visited the UK since causing disruption to global shipping.
The Ever Given blocked the major shipping lane in Egypt for nearly a week earlier this year.
Under original plans the 400m-long ship was due to arrive at the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk in early April. But arrived this afternoon (Tuesday 3rd August).
People have been heading to Felixstowe in an effort to catch a glimpse of the infamous ship, which was visible from the shore for most of the day.
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The ship was heading for Rotterdam when it ploughed into the sandy bank of a single-lane stretch of the canal on March 23. It was stuck for nearly a week causing one of the biggest traffic jams in shipping history.
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Hundreds of ships were delayed as they waited for the canal to be unblocked and some vessels were forced to take the much longer route around the southern tip of Africa.
The ship, which carries cargo between Asia and Europe, was held for more than three months amid a financial dispute over compensation.
After an agreement was met between the ship's Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd, and canal authorities it was freed to continue its voyage in July.
It unloaded cargo in Rotterdam before heading toward Felixstowe, where it is being unloaded.