Reports from the MarineTraffic portal describe a maritime incident in the Suez Canal involving two tankers: BW Lesmes, registered under the Singapore flag and carrying liquefied gas, and Burri, registered in the Cayman Islands and transporting petroleum products. An eyewitness posted details about the collision on the X platform, and MarineTraffic subsequently shared tracking updates indicating that Burri was moved away from BW Lesmes in the wake of the crash. According to MarineTraffic, the vessels came within close proximity in the southern part of the canal at around 2:49 am Moscow time.
In early August, another accident was reported in the Suez Canal. The canal administration confirmed that a tugboat collided with a tanker owned by a Hong Kong company, Chinagas Legend, while the vessel was en route from Singapore to the United States. Such incidents highlight the ongoing navigational risks in one of the world’s busiest water routes and underscore the importance of robust response coordination by port authorities and harbor masters.
On the diplomatic front, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed a Russian delegation led by Denis Manturov, head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, on March 19. The official statement noted discussions focused on expanding Russian investment and pursuing joint projects across several sectors. Key topics included the Ed-Dabaa nuclear power plant project in Egypt and the development of an industrial zone within the Suez Canal economic area. The intention behind these discussions was to accelerate cooperation in manufacturing, local production, and export activities to multiple markets in different regions, strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
In another historical remark, a former Russian official referenced actions related to counterterrorism in connection with the Crimea Bridge incident, expressing a stance against attacks on civilian infrastructure. This statement reflects the broader geopolitical climate surrounding security, infrastructure resilience, and cross-border collaboration in the region.