FORCE Technology experts: High speed likely caused grounding in the Suez Canal

The grounding of 400-meter-long cargo ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal finally seems to be over. The ship has blocked one of the world's most important trade routes for almost a week, and the cause of the accident has been debated. 

FORCE Technology's experts have recreated the incident in our ship simulator, and the simulation indicates that excessive speed and deviation from the canal's centerline were the primary factors behind the grounding.

Watch the Danish news report on the simulation (in Danish).

Training can prevent similar accidents

The ship simulator is usually used for training. We train and retrain many navigators and captains every year, and simulator training is essential for handling complex maritime situations safely.

Read more about our ship simulators and training using simulators.