A bulk carrier ran aground in Parana river upstream from San Martin port at 2200 LT May 25, at Timbues port, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier COFCO 1 ran aground in Parana river upstream from San Martin port at 2200 LT May 25, shortly after unmooring or in process of unmooring, at Timbues port.
Carrier refloated
According to Alpemar Shipping Agency, the bulk carrier was refloated in some 6 hours, in the morning May 26, with tug assistance.
Inspection triggered
According to the report, the vessel was anchored in the Timbues area, for inspection, and was loaded with 41,900 tons of soybeans, destined for Denmark.
About the vessel
Bulk carrier COFCO 1, IMO 9611709, dwt 81531, built 2014, flag HK, manager COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO LTD.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
