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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.

Great Amity

Great Amity

Great-Amity

The 190 meter long, 56,050 dwt bulk carrier Great Amity ran aground on the Parana River off Ramallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The Great Amity was heading down river from San Lorenzo loaded with cargo bound for Brazil when it became stuck on a mud bank. Several tugs were dispatched to the scene to assist refloating the bulker.  Later the same day, the Great Amity was refloated and proceeded to Rosario. Authorities  inspected the vessel and allowed to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Emilio Mitre Canal Collision

Emilio Mitre Canal Collision

THISSEAS

The 225 meter long, 75200 dwt bulk freighter Thisseas  and the 89 meter long, 2950 dwt freighter Plata Feeder collided on the Emilio Mitre Cana near Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The Thisseas was heading down the canal after loading cargo at Renova when it collided with the Plata Feeder.   Both vessels suffered only minor damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Both vessels proceeded to anchorage off Buenos Aires to be inspected.

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