m.v. FU XIN HAI aground at Martín García channel
Date: 17/07/2019
Good afternoon.
Please kindly note that on July 16th, m.v. FU XIN HAI aground at km 105,5 of Martín Garcia Channel. She partially obstructs navigation channel, allowing the passage for vessels drawing 7 mts draft.
Vessel sailed out from Nueva Palmira port bound for Rotterdam and loaded with about 40.000 Mt - Iron Ore.
Presently, there are 2 tugboats in the area (t.b. GAUCHO & t.b. GAUCHO II) assisting her in the refloating maneuverings, but unsuccessful.
Her present draft is 10,36 mts.
Best estimations point out that she won't be refloated before next July 21st / 22nd (Sunday / Monday) when weather conditions would help.