Indian officials fear Ever Given crew will be 'scapegoats' over costly Suez Canal blockage

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Investigations are underway to determine exactly how the massive ship became stuck in the canal, blocking at least 369 ships, and resulting in billions of dollars in economic losses.

The National Union of Seafarers of India has also vowed solidarity with the crew pending investigations.

"Let's not jump the gun. The seafarers of Ever Given are professionals discharging their professional duties. The ship having been refloated, we await the impartial inquiry into the incident," Abdulgani Serang, the union's general secretary, told"At no point of time the seafarers are alone.

The ship's crew, which remained aboard the ship while it was stuck, was reported to be safe and in good health, according to its manager, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement . BSM also said its initial investigations ruled out mechanical or engine failure, and praised the crew for its work. "A crew of 25 Indian nationals remain aboard the vessel," BSM wrote on its website, bs-shipmanagement.com."They are safe, in good health, and have been working closely with all parties involved to re-float the vessel. Their hard work and tireless professionalism are greatly appreciated.

There have been no charges or legal repercussions filed against any individuals associated with the ship's grounding.

 

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They should have brought a bigger plunger

Seems more appropriate to just blame MotherEarth.

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