The Fm-Prosperity: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The cargo vessel 'FM Prosperity', which found itself grounded near Pichilingue on February 25, has been successfully refloated. The ship departed the port late on February 26 around 10 p.m. and is now en route to Ensenada, with an estimated time of arrival set for March 2 at 3 p.m. This positive turnaround comes after efforts to salvage the vessel and restore its course.

On February 26, 2013, at 6 a.m., the cargo ship 'FM Prosperity' encountered a mishap as it ran aground just a few meters from the coastline while discharging 4,350 tons of rebar at Pichilingue port. The vessel, under the guidance of a port pilot, failed to navigate safely into deeper waters. Earlier that day, the 'FM Kingstown' had docked at Pichilingue to begin unloading its cargo. Despite immediate efforts, including a tugboat's attempt to pull the 'FM Prosperity' free, the vessel remained stuck. A second rescue operation was planned for 9 p.m. when conditions were expected to improve, with a larger tug mobilized for the task. Fortunately, the grounding did not impede other shipping activities within the harbor. For more details and visuals, visit the Spanish report at: http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n2894154.htm.