Xin Hai Tong 23 is a Hong-Kong registered bulk carrier that briefly blocked the Suez Canal on May 25, 2023.
| Class overview | |
| Name | Xin Hai Tong 23 |
|---|---|
| Built | 2010 |
| History | |
| Owner | Xiang B12 HK International Ship Lease |
| General characteristics | |
| Length | 190 metres |
The Xin Hai Tong 23 is a 190-metre long container ship[1] that is 32 metres wide.[2]
The vessel, which was built in 2010,[3] is owned by Xiang B12 HK International Ship Lease.[4]
After losing power, the vessel blocked the Suez Canal for one hour and 16 minutes[1] on May 25, 2023.[2] The vessel was travelling from Dhuba[4]toRotterdam at the time of the incident.[3] Three Egyptian tugboats towed the vessel off the canal's banks.[5]