The 2,700–dwt Floreana (built 1984) got stuck off Baquerizo Moreno on Wednesday, local reports said.

It was en route from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora with 1,400 tons of cargo, which is mostly food and gas cylinders.

The vessel also has 50 tons of fuel, which authorities were attempting to remove as quickly as possible.

Two tugs have been sent to the scene.

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