Vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal are seen, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.26.03.2021#6499154
Boys swim in the sea, with vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.25.03.2021#6499151
Vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal are seen, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.25.03.2021#6499143
A view shows the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.26.03.2021#6498865
A view shows the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498860
A view shows the operation of re-floating the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.26.03.2021#6498848
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows the operation of unblocking the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498750
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows the operation of re-floating the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498747
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows the operation of unblocking the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498746
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498743
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498741
People swim in the sea, with vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498736
A ship sails, with a vessel waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498735
Vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal are seen, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498734
People swim in the sea, with vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498733
Women walk along the sea coast, with a vessel waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498731
A man swims in the sea, with vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498727
People swim in the sea, with vessels waiting to pass through the Suez Canal in the background, in Egypt. The 400m-long Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. 26.03.2021#6498725
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, attends the operation of unblocking the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498496
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, watches the operation of unblocking the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498493
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498489
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a barge crane tries to unblock an Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498487
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, an excavator attempts to free the front end of the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498480
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, tug boats take part in an operation of unblocking the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498467
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498465
In this handout photo released by Suez Canal Press Service, a view shows Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. The 400m-long container ship blocked the Suez Canal as it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on 23 March while en route from China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. About 12% of global trade passes through the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498462
In this handout photo released by the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos, a satellite image shows the Ever Given container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking vessels passing through, Egypt. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.26.03.2021#6498339
