Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Cnc-Uranus

On August 4, the container ship CNC Uranus was successfully refloated and relocated to 'B' (Bravo) anchorage following an incident where it ran aground in the Karnaphuli River channel. The vessel was situated at coordinates 22° 13' N 091° 46' E. An intensive overnight operation ensured there was no disruption to port operations at Chittagong Port. Throughout the process, the port channel remained fully operational and secure, allowing normal activities to continue without interruption. The CNC Uranus had experienced a sudden steering failure on August 3 at 2:15 p.m. while approaching the port, carrying a total of 1,282 TEUs of cargo and a crew of 24. During this incident, the vessel lost control, collided with red buoy number 2, and grounded against the retaining wall at the river mouth. In response, the Chittagong Port Authority deployed the tugs Kandari 4 (IMO: 9857626) and Kandari 11 (IMO: 9733909), with support from the Bangladesh Navy's tug Shibsa, the Coast Guard's tug Promatta, and a tunnel tugboat. While preparations were made to unload containers to decrease the vessel's draft of 9.50 meters, the fleet worked efficiently and managed to refloat CNC Uranus without the need for offloading cargo. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or damage to the cargo. For visual updates and further details, check out the reports with photos from Business Times Bangladesh and BSS News.

On August 3, 2026, at 2:15 PM, the container ship 'CNC Uranus' encountered difficulties while navigating towards Chittagong Port. The vessel, making its way from Chiwan, became grounded at the mouth of the Karnaphuli River after colliding with a buoy. The incident resulted in a mechanical failure, rendering the ship immobile. In response, two port tugs, alongside the Navy and Coast Guard, joined forces to initiate salvage operations for the stricken vessel. Fortunately, despite the grounding, there has been no disruption to the port channel, and shipping activities are projected to continue as usual. For further updates and visuals, visit: https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/4308e064a016.

Cosco Shipping has successfully secured a new charter agreement for a period of 3 to 6 months, focusing on trading operations across Asia. The charter will generate revenues of $12,000 per day, enhancing the company’s operational capacity in the region.