Xin Hai Tong 23

Xin Hai Tong 23 is a Hong-Kong registered bulk carrier that briefly blocked the Suez Canal on May 25, 2023.

Description
The Xin Hai Tong 23 is a 190-metre long container ship that is 32 metres wide.

The vessel, which was built in 2010, is owned by Xiang B12 HK International Ship Lease.

History
After losing power, the vessel blocked the Suez Canal for one hour and 16 minutes on May 25, 2023. The vessel was travelling from Dhuba to Rotterdam at the time of the incident. Three Egyptian tugboats towed the vessel off the canal's banks.