Casualities details
Ship casualties, including types of incidents, specific dates, and additional narrative details.
Casualty type
Medical Emergency
Casualty details
A Romanian crew member fell 6 metres into the cargo hold, at kilometre mark 138 of the Paraná River, province of Buenos Aires, en route from Singapore to Punta Alvear. He was medevaced with severe injuries to his arm and head, and trasnferred to the Argerich Hospital for medical care.
Casualty type
Beached/grounded
Casualty details
Grounded at Km 290, River Parana, close to San Pedro, 18 May 2015. Navigation closed on main channel, limited navigation in secondary channel. Refloated 21 May with tug assistance. Ar San Nicolas(ARG) 23 May.