RUI NING 21

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Grounding off Rio Grande

The 'Rui Ning 21' was stuck for nearly 24 hours at the exit of the access channel to the Port of Rio Grande, loaded with more than 68,000 tons of soybeans destined for China. It got stuck between buoys 2 and 4, just behind the Barra Piers on the afternoon of Sep 13, 2025. The accident mobilized a major rescue operation, coordinated by the Navy's 5th Naval District Command, in partnership with private towing companies. Five tugs were deployed, the 'WS Polaris', 'Crater' and 'Vitória LX' of Wilson Sons, the 'Caripuna' of SAAM and the 'Genaro' of Svitzer Salvage. During the refloating maneuver, inbound and outbound traffic at the port was temporarily suspended, although loading and unloading operations at the terminals were continued. After the successful refloating, navigation was restored in the early afternoon of Sep 14. There were no reports of pollution or risk to the crew, and the port was operating at full capacity again. The ship dropped anchor in pos. 32° 17' S 051° 57' W, where it remained stationary as of Sep 16. An administrative inquiry has been opened to determine the circumstances of the incident. Report with photos: https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/navio-graneleiro-chines-e-desencalhado-apos-operacao-no-porto-de-rio-grande,c6be6140c51d75d30711e20cf6f28a36aqe14e5m.html?utm_source=clipboard