COSCO Panamax bulk carrier aground again, Parana river UPDATE refloated

May 29 UPDATE: Was refloated at around 1700 LT May 28 with tugs assistance, taken downstream, anchored for inspection off San Pedro.

Bulk carrier COFCO 1 with 41,900 tons of soybean resumed sailing downstream after grounding, which took place on May 25-26, but at around 0630 UTC May 27 she ran aground again, this time in San Pedro area at 269 kilometer mark, Parana river. As of 1400 UTC May 27, the ship was still aground. Reportedly, salvage was contracted. She’s obstructing navigation, though understood, not blocking it.
Previous grounding news: http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/05/26/cosco-panamax-bulk-carrier-grounding-argentina/
Bulk carrier COFCO 1, IMO 9611709, dwt 81531, built 2014, flag HK, manager COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO LTD.