On May 15, the 180 meter long, 36,898 dwt bulk carrier Mars Harmony ran aground on the Parana River near Villa Constitución, Argentina. The vessel was bound for Bahia Blanca from Rosario when it stranded loaded with cargo of corn and soybeans. The bulk carrier remained aground until the following day when tugs were able to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 37 meter long tug Cavalier XV sank on the Paraná River near San Cosme y Damián, Paraguay. The area was struck by a strong storm with large swells causing water ingress. The Cavalier XV’s engine room flooded and partially sank leaving only part of the superstructure above water. No reports of injuries. Authorities state there is some oil sheen around the wreck.
On August 24, the 226 meter long, 41342 dwt bulk carrier Gleamstar ran aground on the Parana River near Ramallo. The vessel was en route to San Nicolas, Argentina when it grounded in the River to low water levels. The Gleamstar remained aground until tugs were able to pull the vessel free the following day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.