Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Belita

On March 27, 2020, at approximately 03:20 a.m., the container ship 'Belita' encountered trouble and ran aground on the Mississippi River, near Poydras, Louisiana. The incident occurred at coordinates 29° 51.92' N 089° 54.63' W, situated at river mile 81, just below New Orleans and close to the border of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes. Fortunately, the levee remained unscathed, but the vessel became stuck alongside a riprap structure—rocky materials used for bank stabilization. Responding swiftly to the situation, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans took action and coordinated recovery efforts at the nearby 12-mile point. A fleet of tugs, including 'Archie T', 'Higgins', 'C. D. White', 'Cecilia B', 'Slatten', 'Lizzy B. Moran', 'Mardi Gras', and 'Shiny V. Morant', raced to assist the stranded ship. Due to the grounding, the river was partially closed to other transiting vessels, which were only allowed to navigate through the area one at a time, escorted by tugboats. After extensive efforts, the 'Belita' was successfully refloated and proceeded towards New Orleans, accompanied by 'Lizzy B. Moran'. The vessel safely berthed at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal at 9:10 a.m. The Coast Guard is currently evaluating the damage sustained by the ship and investigating the circumstances leading to the grounding. For further details and visual coverage of the incident, you can view the reports and videos linked below: - https://www.fox8live.com/2020/03/27/container-ship-runs-aground-mississippi-river-near-belle-chasse/ - https://gcaptain.com/containership-runs-aground-on-lower-mississippi/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYXQO-r70aY

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold for an impressive $26.5 million to a group of buyers from Norway. This sale marks an important development in the shipping industry, showcasing the ongoing demand for quality vessels. The details surrounding the acquisition remain limited, but the Norwegian buyers are expected to leverage their newly acquired asset in the competitive maritime market.