Tag: Argentina

A huge wave hit the Viking Ocean Cruises vessel "Viking Polaris" off Argentina, on November 30, killing one person and injuring four more.

When loading or discharging bulk cargoes at Argentinean ports, many Masters have experienced the demand of cargo interests to use the shore scale figures to determine the loaded/discharged quantity arguing that only shore figures are recognized locally.

Authorities in Argentina charged a third officer of a tanker for murdering the captain and first officer while the vessel was at anchor on October 22.

Argentina declared a six-month state of emergency for the Parana River, as it has fallen to its lowest level in 77 years.

The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier LA CHESNAIS ran aground while transiting the Parana River in Argentina, in the morning hours of 21 June, in an incident believed to relate to the historic low water levels of the waterway. 

​Argentina has become the 100th State Party to MARPOL Annex VI regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships. With this ratification, the regulations now apply to 96.65% of world merchant shipping by tonnage, according to IMO. 

The AGM expert group of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) has proposed revisions of the current risk periods for Asian Gypsy Moth in all the regulated countries. 

Seven grains ships stranded at Argentina’s export hub of Rosario due to shallow river waters will be towed free and sent out to sea, according to local authorities. The ships have started leaving on Saturday morning. 

Argentina has announced that new control measures and related inspections for the prevention of Asian Gypsy Moth started on 12 April 2021.

Following the announcement of the obligation for an OSRO certificate when conducting bunkering operations at Zona Comun, off La Plata, the Argentine Coast Guard has now shared further clarifications on the matter.