Asked in a 2026 paperHard

400 Meter long and 59 Meter wide Vessel Ever Given of Taiwan stranded across Egypt's Suez Canal after losing ability to steer amid ?

Correct answer: B. High wind & Dust Storm

  • A. Navigational Issue
  • B. High wind & Dust Storm
  • C. Technical and Mechanical Issue
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The Ever Given became stranded in the Suez Canal during strong winds and a dust or sandstorm, which reduced visibility and made steering difficult. Reports also examined technical factors, but the immediate widely reported circumstances were the high winds and storm.

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