2/25/2016

Greek bulker refloated in Argentina

A Greek bulk carrier is underway again off Argentina after grounding on Wednesday. Maritime agency NABSA said the 82,000–dwt Alkimos Heracles (built 2014) got stuck in the Punta Indio Channel in the morning. Later in the day, it moved slightly from its position, but could not refloat, blocking some traffic. Owner Ariston Navigation then brought in tugs to help the vessel free itself, but NABSA said on Thursday it had refloated under its own power.