COSCO Panamax bulk carrier aground again, Parana river UPDATE refloated

Capt. John

May 29 UPDATE: Was refloated at around 1700 LT May 28 with tugs assistance, taken downstream, anchored for inspection off San Pedro.

Bulk carrier COFCO 1 with 41,900 tons of soybean resumed sailing downstream after grounding, which took place on May 25-26, but at around 0630 UTC May 27 she ran aground again, this time in San Pedro area at 269 kilometer mark, Parana river. As of 1400 UTC May 27, the ship was still aground. Reportedly, salvage was contracted. She’s obstructing navigation, though...

http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/05/27/cosco-panamax-bulk-carrier-aground-again-parana-river/

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