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Gronuding on Orinoco River
On March 30, 2026, at around midnight, the 'Noina', operated by ACBL of Venezuela and recently acquired by the multinational Jindal Steel Power, ran aground in pos. 08° 25' N 062° 38' W at mile 169 of the Orinoco River. The incident was caused by a suspected overload of iron ore. The Orinoco River navigation channel was completely obstructed near the Aramaya sector (San Roque area). Despite the official draft limit issued by the authorities, the vessel had departed from the CVG Ferrominera Orinoco docks in Puerto Ordaz, enroute to Point Lisas, at 11.20 p.m. UTC with an iron ore cargo exceeding the river's depth. This excess draft caused the ship to run aground at mile 169.5. Four tugs, including the 'Auyantepui', 'Ana C', 'Marqués de Carabas', and a unit from the INEA (National Institute of Aquatic Spaces), have attempted towing maneuvers without success, as the excess weight of the cargo prevented the vessel from floating sufficiently to be towed to deeper waters. Through official communication INEA 00277, the Port Captain of Ciudad Guayana, Captain Gustavo Dionisio García González, formally restricted navigation for vessels exceeding 500 gross tons. Report with photos: https://correodelcaroni.com/region/sucesos/colapso-en-el-orinoco-buque-con-mineral-de-hierro-bloquea-canal-de-navegacion-del-rio-debido-a-sobrecarga/
Bulk carrier attacked by Houthi terrorists
The 'Seajoy', en route from Rizhao to Durban, was hit by a waterborne improvised explosive device on June 27, 2024, while sailing in the Red Sea, about 80 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah. No one on board was injured, and the ship continued sailing to the next scheduled port. The UKMTO has not yet reported any damage to the vessel. According to the Houthi militia, the ship was attacked with missiles, drones and surface drones because it has allegedly called at an Israeli port. However, searches in maritime databases do not confirm calls in Israel in the past 12 months.
Ship released from qurantine
The 'Seajoy' has been released from quarantine at Santos anchorage, which had lasted since June 23, 2020. The ship had loaded 63.500 tons of soybeans, but upon the departure two crew were tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The crew was quarantined on board, and after a finally check set sail to the Iran.
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