Fog brings Suez Canal traffic to temporary standstill

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Sun, 05/12/2010 - 20:34

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Ferries between Port Said and Port Fouad had to dock due to heavy fog that blurred visibility for 20 meters, compelling some 5000 passengers to wait until the weather changes.

A Suez Canal Authority official said the fog also prevented a convoy of nine ships from sailing in the canal from Port Said to Suez