A bulk carrier carrying cargo comprising of soybeans and maize for Ghana ran aground. Traffic is suspended and the vessel is assisted for refloating.
A Maritime Bulletin news reports the unexpected accident involving a bulk carrier bound towards Ghana.
What happened?
Bulk carrier DINO ran aground at around 1800 UTC Jul 6 on 410 kilometer mark, river Parana, downstream from Rosario. The ship left San Lorenzo with cargo of soybeans and maize, bound for Ghana, according to Agencia Maritima Nabsa shipping agency.
Traffic in the area was suspended, but later re-opened. As of 0500 UTC Jul 7, bulk carrier seemed to be still aground, tug BRUTUS assisting refloating operation.
Details of the vessel
Bulk carrier DINO, IMO 9392078, dwt 33371, built 2009, flag Panama, manager DALEX CO SHIPPING, Greece (EQUASIS).’
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
