Bulk carrier JOHANN OLDENDORFF at 0240 LT Aug 23 ran aground at 342 kilometer mark, Parana River, Argentina, below San Nicolas, while sailing downstream with 10.5 meter draft. Vessel is obstructing traffic in the area, navigation is closed for vessels with draft more than 6.9 meter. Bulk carrier JOHANN OLDENDORFF is en route from Arroyo Seco to Bahia Blanca.
Source Agencia Maritima Nabsa.
As of 0430 UTC Aug 24 vessel remained aground, with tugs at her side.
