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Day: February 26, 2013

FM Prosperity

FM Prosperity

The 122 meter long, 9032 dwt freighter FM Prosperity went aground at Pichilingue near Acapulco, Mexico.  The vessel was leaving the port at Pichilingue with 4300 tons of rebar with a pilot on board.   The pilot had made a navigation mistake causing the vessel to go aground a meters from the shore.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Initial attempts to refloat the FM Prosperity failed.  A larger tug was requested and pulled the freighter free on the high tide.

 

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