MV JOHANN OLDENDORFF - Aground at km 342 - Parana River
Date: 23/08/2017
Pls note that mv of reference went aground tdy, Aug 23rd 0240 hrs, at km 342 of Paraná River. She loaded at Arroyo Seco terminal, Rosario Port, abt 42000 tns Sbs with final destination Egypt. She sailed bound for Bahía Blanca to complete her cargo. Vsl sailing draft: 10,48 mts.
She completely obstucts navigation channel, Coast Guard only authorizes navigation through secondary channel with a max. sailing draft of 6,90 mts.
Presently she's trying to refloat by her own means.
We'll keep you informed.