Admiral Ossama Rabiee confirmed the successful transit of the floating dock GREEN DOCK 3 through the Suez Canal.
Five tugboats supported the operation. The tugboat PERSISTENCE towed the dock from the front. Four SCA tugboats guided it from the sides and rear. The dock sailed with the southern convoy.
The voyage began in Indonesia. The destination is Turkey. The dock passed safely through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandab Strait before entering the Canal.
The transit took 24 hours. The floating dock does not move on its own. This required special navigation procedures.
GREEN DOCK 3 measures 290 meters long and 57 meters wide. Its draft is 8 meters. It weighs 42,000 tons. It is one of the largest towed docks to transit the Canal.
Admiral Rabiee said this operation proves the Canal can handle unconventional marine units. He praised SCA pilots and tug crews and said their experience ensures safe navigation.
Also, he added that the transit reassures global shipping lines. It proves navigation in the region remains safe and stable.
He stated that the New Suez Canal offers ideal conditions for special operations. The channel is straight, with fewer curves. The Southern Sector Development Project widened the Canal by 40 meters. This allows larger vessels to pass safely.
Rabiee also highlighted the economic impact. The Canal route saves 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Cape of Good Hope. This cuts distance by 48%. It reduces fuel use and operating costs. It also cuts emissions by about 996 tons of CO₂.
Rabiee thanked the Canal’s teams for their coordination and professionalism.
Captain Viktor Kishlian, Master of the tugboat PERSISTENCE, thanked the Suez Canal Authority. Moreover, he confirmed the journey from Indonesia was safe and the Canal saves time and costs.
Lastly, he described the Suez Canal as the best route between East and West. He called it essential to global trade.
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