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The freighter 'Barrier', which had been anchored in Beira since early March, encountered difficulties when it ran aground on the night of April 6, 2020. After the ship suffered debilitating issues while departing the port, it was towed to Durban and arrived at Durban Anchorage on April 13. The vessel remained moored at coordinates 29° 44.71' N 031° 11.40' E as of April 14, unable to enter the port due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. It wasn't until May 5 that 'Barrier' was finally permitted to dock in Durban to undergo essential repairs. Despite the continued impact of the pandemic, significant repairs commenced once the vessel was inside the port, tackling both engine complications and addressing a breach in the hull. By June 10, the repair work was deemed complete, and the freighter departed Durban on June 11 at 9:55 p.m., setting its course towards Cape Town, with an estimated time of arrival scheduled for June 14.

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