The 180 meter long, 35998 dwt bulk carrier Smew ran aground on the Parana River near San Pedro, Argentina. The Smew was en route to Callao, Peru from San Lorenzo, Argentina with 32000 tons of flour and soybeans when it stranded on the river. Traffic was halted on the river for several hours until the Smew was able to work itself free. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On May 10, the 229 meter long, 82099 dwt bulk carrier United Fortune ran aground while loading cargo on the Parana River near Rosario, Argentina. The United Fortune had loaded over 43,000 tons of iron ore when the vessel struck bottom. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs were requested to assist refloating the vessel.
The 146 meter long, 19992 dwt tanker Bunga Lotus collided with 3 barges on the Parana River near Ramallo, Argentina. The Bunga Lotus was proceeding upriver in ballast when it struck the barges under tow by a tug.The tanker sustained hull damage with its bunker tanks holed releasing some fuel. No reports of injuries, but oil pollution was spotted in the river. The Bunga Lotus was en route to San Lorenzo to load 5,000 tons of diesel fuel.