On the afternoon of October 12, the 190 meter long, 56,648 dwt bulk carrier Alonissos (IMO: 9566916) ran aground on the Paraná River south of Rosario at General Lagos Harbour, Argentina. The Alonissos had loaded some 37000 tons of soybean at San Lorenzo when it ran aground while doing an anchoring maneuver.
The Alonissos remained aground for three days until on October 15 the bulk carrier was freed by three tugs. Authorities reported the Alonissos had exceeded the maximum draft of 9.97 meters by 0.2 meters. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On August 28, the 180 meter long, 34,467 dwt bulk carrier Obahan C (IMO: 9748253) collided with the 180 meter long, 42,904 dwt bulk carrier Nord Singapore (IMO: 9913535) on the Parana River near the 337 kilometer mark near Ramallo, Argentina. The Obahan C had departed from San Lorenzo bound for Cameroon with some 15,000 tons of soybeans when it approached the Nord Singapore was approaching upstream in ballast bound for San Lorenzo to load 31,000 tons of corn for Malaysia. The two bulk carriers failed to signal and confirm a pass port to port and the Nord Singapore struck the Obahan C. The Obahan C had hull damage on its port side above the waterline and one of its lifeboat partially crushed. The Nord Singapore also sustained some hull damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Both vessels were detained and ordered to nearby anchorages off Ramallo. Argentine authorities have dispatched patrol vessels to inspect and damage and ensure navigation on the Paraná River is safe. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports do state there were pilots on board both vessels at the time of the collision.
The 229 meter long, 92828 dwt bulk carrier Kydonia ran around on the Paraná River near San Nicolas, Argentina. The Kydonia departed from San Lorenzo with a partial cargo of soy beans when it ran aground. The bulk carrier was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and pulled free a few hours later. The Kydonia was towed upstream where it will be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Paraná River water level remains low making it difficult for vessels to navigate.
