On May 3, the 200 meter long, 63276 dwt bulk carrier Pilatus Venture ran aground on the Parana River near Ramalla, Argentina. The Pilatus Venture was headed downstream bound for Tauranga when it stranded on a bank. Initial attempts to refloat itself have failed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the bulk carrier has partially block traffic at Ramalla.
The 56 meter long research vessel Arctic Opilio ran aground in the Tromsø Sound near Tromsø, Norway. The crew was able to refloat the vessel a short time later and proceeded to Tromsø. Authorities were alerted of the incident by witnesses. No reports of injuries. No further details reported.
On April 30, the 64 meter long self-propelled barge Stern allided and ran aground on a quay in Gorinchem, Netherlands. The Stern was headed to North Brabant from Merwede when it stranded on the quay. The Stern couldn’t be refloated by itself as the bow was stuck on shore. Another barge arrived a short time later the same day and pulled the Stern free. The stern proceeded to Maasbracht. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
