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In March 2021, the Ever Given container ship became stuck in the Suez Canal.

Timelapse of a container ship making its way through the Suez Canal.

The bank effect occurs when a large boat traverses shallow water. Its shape forces water to speed up in order to squeeze by, which creates a suction force on the ship.

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