m.v. PILATUS VENTURE - Grounded (Draft Restrictions & Obstruction)
Date: 04/05/2018
Good morning
Please note that on May 03rd at 1530 hrs LT, m.v. PILATUS VENTURE ran aground on Km 325, left margin, of Parana river. She sailed from San Lorenzo, fully loaded with abt 41.700 Mt - SBM, to Australia & New Zealand ports.
Sailing draft: 10,40 mts. Attending agents at San Lorenzo port: B&G
Please also note that Coast Guard has assessed the situation and has determined that navigation is restricted as follows:
Maximum sailing draft: 7,50 mts (Both upriver & downstream navigation)
Channel at Km 325 of Parana River is partially obstructed.
No LOA restrictions.
So far, there are no news regarding tugboats requirement for helping the vessel to refloat.
We'll keep you closely posted.