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.
On June 6, the 229 meter long, 87375 dwt bulk carrier Iolcos Vision ran aground on the Paraná River near Ramallo, Argentina. The Iolcos Vision was headed downstream bound for Imbituba, Brasil when it stranded near the 341 kilometer mark. The bulker remained aground for several hours until it was able to refloat itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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.