A Greek bulker has been pulled free by tugs after grounding off Brazil.

The 77,000-dwt Kona Trader (built 2007), managed by Horizon Bulkers of Athens, got stuck in the access channel to Paranagua on 15 March, the Gazeta do Povo reported.

It was carrying 62,000 tons of fertiliser.

Port authority APPA said it had suffered a rudder problem, the report said.