A grounded vessel owned by Gouldanris Bros has been refloated 12 hours after it grounded in the Parana River.

Maritime agency NABSA said that two tugboats helped the 81,700-dwt Amadeus (built 2016) break free.

Navigation in the area close to the Campana Port has been reinstated.

The vessel grounded at 04.15 local hours yesterday and was refloated at 16.10, NABSA said in a brief statement.

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