On the morning of November 13, 2024, the bulk carrier Spar Indus ran aground in the Gulf of Arauco, about 3.5 nautical miles from Punta Cochinos, Santa Maria Island, Chile. The 200-meter-long vessel, which weighs 63,800 deadweight tons (dwt), was traveling from Santos, Brazil, to Cabo Froward in Coronel when it became stranded. As soon … Continue reading Bulk Carrier Spar Indus Runs Aground Off Chile, No Pollution or Injuries Reported