How the Suez Canal was unblocked

The video details the successful refloating of a vessel stranded in the Suez Canal for nearly a week. It highlights the international salvage efforts, including dredging and the use of tugboats, to free the ship. The rear of the ship was freed first, followed by careful maneuvers to prevent it from being pushed back. The blockage caused significant economic losses for Egypt, estimated at $14 million per day.

What was the main goal of the international effort mentioned in the first section?

• To build a new shipping lane

• To prevent future blockages

• To refloat the ship stranded in the Suez Canal

• To increase the size of the Suez Canal

What was a key focus of the salvage efforts described in the second section?

• Building a new canal

• Dredging sand from below the ship

• Increasing the number of tugboats

• Reducing the size of the ship

How did the ship begin to float successfully?

• By waiting for high tide

• By cutting it into smaller pieces

• By reducing its weight

• By responding to the maneuvers of tugboats

What was the challenge faced while freeing the ship's rear part?

• Ensuring the stern did not return to the bank

• Avoiding damage to the ship

• Finding enough workers

• Dealing with a lack of equipment

What was the estimated daily financial impact of the blockage on Egypt?

• $25 million

• $20 million

• $14 million

• $10 million