What is the maximum navigation capacity of Suez Canal?

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. The channel excavation project started on April 25th 1859 and was completed on August 28th 1869. In ten years, * * * excavated 74 million cubic meters at a cost of 369 million francs. 6.5438+0.5 million workers participated in the project construction, and 6.5438+0.2 million people died.

June1869165438+1October 17 The Suez Canal was officially opened to traffic and was controlled by British and French colonists. 1956 On July 26th, former Egyptian President Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal. 1On June 8, 967, the Suez Canal was forced to close due to the third Middle East war. On June 5th, 1975, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for 8 years.

Since the completion of the Suez Canal, the Egyptian authorities have expanded and widened the canal many times. At present, the total length of the canal is 190.3 km, including 78 km of two-way waterway and 5000 square meters of water area. The draft of ships can reach 62 feet, and the tonnage of passing ships is limited to 220,000 tons.

The Suez Canal is managed by the Suez Canal Authority directly under the Prime Minister's Office. At present, there are four dredgers 14 (total capacity 17700 horsepower) and 84 tugboats, which are responsible for maritime rescue. In 2006, there were 18664 ships passing through the Suez Canal.