January30th 2024
Mv EN MAY | Collision at Zarate
Mv EN MAY – Collision at Zarate:
Navigation along the River Parana de las Palmas remain interrupted due to the collision of the mv EN MAY with the bridge crossing the River at Zarate.
The mv EN MAY proceeding in ballast from Recalada to San Lorenzo (Terminal 6) collided with the bridge at Zarate yesterday 29th at approximately 21:30 hours and since that time CoastGuard Traffic Control has interrupted navigation in the area.
The vessel is damaged with a significant hole on the port side close to the bow and there is ingress of water into a cargo hold.
At the time this is sent salvage operations have not commenced and the vessel remains imbedded into the bridge’s dolphin defense with tugboat standby.
The River Parana de las Palmas is the branch of the River Parana that connects with the Mitre Canal. For alternative navigation there remains the Martin Garcia Canal and the River Parana Guazú.
Will keep you posted.
Best regards,
Antares Servicios Maritimos S.A.
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