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Collision at Buenos Aires

Collision at Buenos Aires

Coipo
Photo: infobae.com

On April 28, the 183 meter long, 47300 dwt tanker Coipo collided with the 30 meter long, 276 dwt tug Ona Don Lorenzo at the terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tug was assisting in maneuvers to dock the Coipo when the two vessels collided. The tug breached the tanker hull releasing oil pollution into the water. Authorities  halted traffic and placed booms around the vessel. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the release of oil was later stopped and pollution removal operations were underway.

Aristimo

Aristimo

Aristimo

On April 10, the 190 meter long, 45,584 dwt bulk carrier Aristimo ran aground on the Paranà River near San Nicolas, Argentina. The Aristimo was proceeding downstream from Rosario to Eldikheila when it stranded on the river. No further details reported.

Victoria I

Victoria I

Victoria I
Photo: twitter

The 25 meter long fishing vessel Victoria I ran aground near the entrance to the port of Mar de Plata, Argentina. The shrimper had been struck by a large wave while entering the port causing the vessel to have its propeller fouled by a net. Adrift in large swells, the crew of the Victoria I attempted to drop anchor, but the fishing vessel was blown onto the nearby beach.  The crew of 11 attempted to refloat the vessel, but large waves during low tide had swamped the Victoria I causing it to list to starboard. Local authorities were alerted and assisted in evacuating the crew of the vessel. Reports state salvage operations have begun with a tug assistance.