The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has issued a formal statement regarding the stranded vessel FENER, which has remained grounded off the coast of Port Said for nearly two weeks. The Authority clarified that the vessel lies outside its legal jurisdiction, noting that it cannot initiate salvage operations without an official request from the shipowner or relevant legal authorities. Positioned five miles west of the Suez Canal’s northern entrance in the Mediterranean, the vessel poses no threat to maritime navigation within the waterway. The statement further highlighted that despite the vessel’s location outside SCA waters, the Authority did not hesitate to fulfill its humanitarian duty. On Wednesday, the Authority submitted a comprehensive technical report on the vessel’s condition at the agent’s request.

Source: Egypt Independent January 30, 2026 11:24 UTC