Product tanker MINERVA RITA ran aground in Amazon river some 30 nm downstream from Manaus, at around 1400 UTC Dec 4, while sailing downstream en route from Manaus to Itacoatiara, Brazul. Reportedly tanker hits rock, developed portside list. She’s in ballast, remaining in the same position as of 0400 UTC Dec 5, with tug at her side working on her.
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