Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ingenuity

In a remarkable rescue operation, the Argentine Naval Prefecture successfully medevaced a crew member from the 'Ingenuity' on the Paraná River. The incident occurred at kilometer mark 138 within Buenos Aires province while the vessel, traveling from Singapore to Punta Alvear, was navigating the river. The 61-year-old Romanian crew member suffered serious injuries after falling six meters into the ship's cargo hold, impacting his arm and head. Following a thorough radio consultation with a physician, the decision for a medevac was made. A helicopter staffed with highly trained personnel from the Prefecture was dispatched from the Buenos Aires Air Station. Upon arrival at the vessel, the injured crew member was hoisted directly from the hold and received initial medical treatment aboard the helicopter. Meanwhile, an ambulance was on standby onshore, ready to transfer him to Argerich Hospital for further medical attention. For detailed visuals, refer to the report here: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/buenos-aires-prefectura-evacuo-de-urgencia-un-tripulante-de-un-buque.

On May 19, the bulk carrier 'Nord Hydra' grounded in the Paraná River, creating significant disruptions in the region. However, the vessel was successfully refloated on May 21 at 4:10 p.m. with the assistance of the Argentine tug 'Ranquel' (IMO: 9688702). In the aftermath of the incident, navigation restrictions were enacted, allowing only vessels with a draft less than 7.5 meters to traverse the waterway. This grounding prompted local authorities to temporarily close the canal, which led to delays for at least 48 ships. The Argentine Coastguard subsequently conducted investigations and mapped the grounding area, ultimately restoring full access to the waterway. The grounding was exacerbated by unusually low water levels caused by a severe drought in Brazil, affecting the navigability of shipping channels.

On the evening of May 18, 2015, the bulk carrier 'Nord Hydra' found itself grounded on the Paraná River at kilometer mark 290, just off the coast of San Pedro. The vessel was conducting an upriver journey from Richards Bay to San Nicolas, carrying a substantial load of 46,354 metric tons of coal while navigating with a draught of 10.36 meters. Unfortunately, while en route to the port of San Nicolas, the 'Nord Hydra' ran aground on the right bank of the river, severely disrupting ship traffic in the main channel. This grounding incident caused a significant backlog, halting the movement of at least 48 other vessels in the area. To assist with the refloating efforts, the tugs 'Madrugador' and 'Tumbador 1' were dispatched from Zarate and Rosario, respectively, in a bid to free the stranded vessel.