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Argentine Naval Prefecture launched investigation into allision
On May 18, the Argentine Naval Prefecture has launched an investigation into the cause of the allision between a barge convoy, pushed by the tug "HB Perseus" (MMSI 720954000), and the 'Ginga Bobcat' off the coast of Parque España in Rosario on May 17 at 5.15 p.m. in a busy area of the Paraná River with restricted navigation. The tug was crewed by a Paraguayan team, and had Argentine pilots on board. The tanker was anchored in the designated area for such maneuvers. The tug was performing a coordinated maneuver to move out of the way of a third vessel following behind. Following the allision, a part of the convoy was temporarily separated, and several barges went adrift. The tug quickly managed to recover them. There were no injuries or pollution in the river, Coast Guard technical personnel was inspecting both vessels to assess the damage and reconstruct the sequence of events. Reports with photos: https://www.rosarioplus.com/actualidad/seguridad/investigan-la-falla-en-la-maniobra-que-provoco-el-choque-de-barcos_a6a0b70be1ad7ab0433ccf625 https://www.rosario3.com/informaciongeneral/tras-el-choque-de-barcos-frente-a-rosario-conductores-navales-alertaron-sobre-los-riesgos-de-la-desregulacion-en-la-hidrovia-20260518-0011.html
Tanker in second allision within 12 days
On May 17, 2026, at around 5 p.m., a barge convoy, pushed by the tug "HB Perseus" (MMSI 720954000), sailing southbound towards San Nicolás de los Arroyos, In the main channel of the Paraná River, off the central coast of Rosario, allided with the anchored 'Gingo Bobcat' near thr Corrientes Street. The tankler crew noticed the developing situation and sounded its horn repeatedly in an attempt to get the tug to steer clear, but a barge hit the bulbous bow, and the tanker was pushed several metres downstream due to the force of the impact, before coming to a halt again. Several barges that were part of the pushed convoy broke free and were left adrift, while other large vessels were passing through the area at that same time. After the incident, traffic on the river was stopped, until the navigational safety was restored. The unloaded 'Gingo Bobcat' suffered bow damage in the incident, which happened just 12 days after the allision of the 'Ginga Bobcat', enroute from Montevideo, with the tanker 'Helios' (IMO: 9466740) in the port of Campana on the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway on May 5. As of May 19, the 'Gingo Bobcat' remained stationary in pos. 32° 56' N 060° 38' W. Reports with photos and video: https://www.versionrosario.com.ar/impactante-choque-un-buque-partio-al-metio-a-un-remolcador/ https://argenports.com/nota/en-video-el-buque-que-fue-chocado-hoy-frente-a-rosario-ya-habia-protagonizado-otro-accidente-en-la-hidrovia-dias-atras/ https://www.clarin.com/sociedad/remolcador-choco-buque-rio-parana-termino-partido_0_pKWlp8ddSx.html https://www.elonce.com/amp/videos-de-choque-de-embarcaciones-en-el-rio-parana-frente-a-rosario-varias-barcazas-se-desprendieron.htm
Tankers allided in Campana
On May 4, 2026, at 5.36 p.m., the 'Ginga Bobcat', enroute from Montevideo, was in allision with the tanker 'Helios' (IMO: 9466740) in the port of Campana on the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, immediately activating the Argentine Naval Prefecture's safety protocols. The 'Ginga Bobcat' was sailing upstream with a cargo of 10,300 tons of sulfuric acid destined for the TFA terminal in Greater Rosario. The 'Helios' was moored and loading gasoline and diesel. The 'Ginga Bobcat' had a speed of about 8,6 knots when it hit the starboard stern of the 'Helios'. Both the port side bow of the 'Ginga Bobcat', which dropped anchor in pos. S 34° 09' N 058° 58' W after the accident, and the stern of the 'Helios' were breached and seriously damaged above the waterline. Authorities were assessing the structural damage to both hulls to rule out leaks. No casualties or serious injuries have been reported. The area remained under strict surveillance by the Coast Guard to prevent any environmental risks in the river. Reports with photo and videos: https://www.facebook.com/madariagaproducciones/posts/campanario-paranaeste-lunes-4-de-mayo-de-2026-por-la-tarde-se-registr%C3%B3-un-grave-/1431780275630694/ https://www.lanacion.com.ar/seguridad/un-buque-cargado-de-quimicos-choco-un-petrolero-y-un-barco-con-asfalto-en-el-rio-parana-nid05052026/
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