Chinese Panamax bulk carrier stuck with jammed rudder, Rio de la Plata, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Panamax bulk carrier PHOENIX OCEAN arrived at Montevideo anchorage, Uruguay, on May 29, on tow, from Zarate Argentina. As of Jun 15, she was still at anchor.
The fully laden ship suffered a jammed rudder, angled some 17 degrees from amidships position. It was reported that the rudder was twisted and jammed while the ship was at San Nicolas, Parana river, Argentina.
Who is doing the repair works?
Initially, Tsakos Naval Industries, Uruguay, was contracted for repairs. But attempts to repair the rudder at anchorage was reported to be a failure. So the ship is now undergoing preparations that are required to enter Montevideo, to be berthed at Bulk Terminal.
About the vessel
Bulk carrier PHOENIX OCEAN, IMO 9591997, dwt 76067, built 2014, flag HK, manager XIAMEN ITG SHIPPING CO LTD.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
