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The story of the Ever Given
Few merchant ships are as famous as the Ever Given. In March 2021, while transiting the Suez Canal in high winds, the 400-metre vessel ran aground diagonally and blocked the waterway for six days. Roughly 12% of global trade sat waiting as more than 400 ships queued at either end of the canal, and the incident became a worldwide symbol of how fragile container supply chains can be. Refloated on 29 March 2021 after a massive dredging and salvage operation, the ship was later held in the canal for months during compensation negotiations before resuming service for Evergreen.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Ever Given famous?
It blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March 2021 after running aground, halting a significant share of global maritime trade and drawing worldwide attention to container shipping.
How efficient is the Ever Given compared to other container ships?
Thanks to its size, the Ever Given ranks among the more efficient container ships per tonne of cargo carried: large vessels emit more CO₂ per mile but considerably less per container transported.
Where does this emissions data come from?
All figures are official verified data reported under the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).