Discover the Mount-Taranaki: Ratings & Maritime News

On November 5, a shift in wind patterns at the northern end of Lagoa dos Patos may pave the way for the bulk carrier 'Mount Taranaki' to resume its journey. The vessel has been immobilized in the Itapuã channel, entering Guaíba, from October 31 through November 3 due to unfavorable conditions. Currently anchored at coordinates 30° 26' N 051° 04' W, the 'Mount Taranaki' is biding its time before heading to Porto Alegre as water levels rise. The grounding incident has caused significant navigation disruptions, resulting in at least one other ship, the Panamanian-flagged 'EVA Shanghai,' being unable to enter the channel and delaying the departure of the vessel 'Inoi' from port. If conditions don't improve, navigational forecasts indicate that as many as eight ships may be stranded. This grounding issue stems largely from inadequate dredging in the Guaíba waterway, exacerbated by consecutive flooding events. For further details and imagery, you can visit [Correio do Povo](https://www.correiodopovo.com.br/not%C3%ADcias/cidades/ventos-no-gua%C3%ADba-podem-mudar-na-ter%C3%A7a-e-permitir-navega%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-navio-fundeado-no-canal-de-itapu%C3%A3-1.1549164).

On November 3, 2024, the bulk carrier 'Mount Taranaki' encountered trouble as it ran aground in the Itapuã Channel after departing from the Port of Rio Grande. The vessel was transporting a significant cargo of barley to Porto Alegre when it struck the shallow waters, exacerbated by the low water levels in Lake Guaíba near the Itapuã Lighthouse, which had dropped to just 0.54 meters on November 1. Fortunately, the ship was successfully refloated with the assistance of two tugboats. However, there remains uncertainty about the 'Mount Taranaki's' ability to dock in Porto Alegre, as the water levels in Guaíba must rise in the coming days to ensure a safe continuation of its journey. The grounding incident has created disruptions in the region's navigation, affecting other vessels that were unable to depart from Porto Alegre after completing their operations. For more details, view the report here: https://mistobrasil.com/2024/11/03/navio-mount-taranaki-desencalhou-na-tarde-deste-domingo/